APCO 9
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crichardson447 on March 24, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 obtain | preferred word choice on the radio instead of get |
| radio demeanor | overall image of the telecommunicator indicated during transmissions by voice, word choice and attitude |
| call up methods | procedures for informing someone that radio traffic is about to be broadcast especially for them |
| recommended units | the number and type of apparatus dispatched by telecommunicators as determined by information received |
| affirmative | preferred word choice on the radio instead of yes |
| bolo | message that should contain enough specific information to give response units a good chance of identifying vehicles or suspects |
| negative | preferred word choice on the radio instead of no |
| post dispatch | telecommunicators may initiate subsequent actions and notify additional resources during ___________ ___________ procedures |
| clear speech | dispatching method recommended by the US Dept. of Homeland Security due to widespread interoperability |
| number | phrase that is helpful when an address has only one or two digits preceding the street name |
| alert tones | electronic method for distinguishing routine messages from urgent ones |
| standby | preferred word choice on the radio instead of wait |
| response unit safety | Telecommunicators can enhance ________________ _____________ ______________ by being aware and prepared for unexpected radio transmissions from anyone at any time |
| status checks | procedure performed by telecommunicators that helps track unit locations and conditions |
| rate of speech | Telecommunicators must be mindful of their _______________ _____ ___________ because response units copy information in less-than-perfect conditions |
| breaks | these provide an opportunity for response units to request a repeat of the message |
| supplemental information | this additional data is provided after receiving acknowledgement from responding units |
| acknowledge | the telecommunicator should always ____________ a response unit requesting information |
| radio broadcast | these transmissions should be no longer than 30 seconds |
| alarms | one way to refer to Fire and EMS dispatches |
| phonetic alphabet | system that associates words with specific letters |
| unable | preferred word choice on the radio instead of can't |
| echo procedure | method of repeating important information received via radio in order to confirm or clarify it |
| forward | preferred word choice on the radio instead of send |
| radio transmissions | broadcasts which must be brief and to the point |
| FCC | independent US government agency charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable |
| runs | one way to refer to Fire and EMS dispatches |
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