This 4 part course covers basic radio operation, dispatch procedures, radio communication protocols, and simulation exercises with the objectives of teaching dispatching skills and proper radio communication techniques. The course also provides background information on radio equipment and its use for radio communications.
2. 4 Part Course
• Part 1 – Basic Radio Operation
• Part 2 – Dispatch
• Part 3 – What do you say on the radio?
• Part 4 – Radio communication simulations
How 911 calls are received
How apparatus are dispatched within the fire district
How Special Teams are Dispatched
Daily Radio/Pager Check Procedures
What the I Am Responding System is and how it is to be used by fire district personnel.
Operation of Pagers
Operation of Portable Radios
Operation of Mobile Radios
Operation/Location of Repeaters
Understand what Size Up is
Understand a windshield Size Up Procedure
Understand how tactical channels are used for on scene operations
Practice Windshield Size-Up with Simulations.
Fire District communications are critical to management of emergency responses
Notification of emergencies
Coordination between units while responding
Provides initial information upon arrival
Used to coordinate efforts during a response
During exercises/emergencies, communications usually one of the biggest issues when things do not go well
Notification of emergencies quickly is key
Firefighters need to understand
How 911 Calls are received and dispatch
How to communicate with dispatch center
The limitations of their communications system
Firefighters need to
Operate Radio Equipment
Understand and use radio terminology
Provide clear, concise radio communication