911 PST Study Guide

What type of resources are the Highway Patrol, Fish & Wildlife, and Department of Health?

Air Rescue Transport Unit is a aeronautical transport unit used for transporting only medically ill patients

Bad stress is defined as ________

PSTs must focus on one task at a time

The first test call of the 911 system was made in

Edema means

A 24/7 clearninghouse which holds and shares information with local, state and federal entities

EDICS is an acronym for

All local hospitals are considered trauma centers. 

An agreement that allows agency's to provide resources into another agency's jurisdiction is known as a

The highest rank in the fire chain of command is

The abrupt loss of effective heart function is known as a: 

Internet based technology that allows callers to send text messages, photos and videos

A unique stressor to the telecommunicator is

A dispatch supervisor gossiping online about the Chief of Police is considered: 

The phases of a barricaded subject are

Helicopters or planes used to drop water in large quantities

PSTs are allowed to use personal data and case information for personal reasons

ATL is an acronym for

Level of Consciousness (LOC)

An urgent message which takes precedence over routine radio traffic, which may involve the use of alert tones

The use of force or threat without declaring war to terrorize citizens and achieve a political goal is _____________

Which is not part of the 6 W's

Who coordinates a response to a disaster that has occurred in the US and overwhelms local authorities

A uniform measurement of each PST’s word product when compared to the goals and requirements set by the agency

You should NEVER ask a suicidal caller if they are suicidal. 

PSTs are not responsible for requesting wreckers or utility services. 

Florida Interoperability Network

RITS is a component of CISM.

A Robbery is the unlawful entering of a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit an offense inside

Both EMTs and Paramedics provide advanced life support. 

Florida Statue number for 911 PST Certification

Standardized system to aid LEO in the rescue of an elderly person w/a cognitive impairment who is lost/missing

Most ___________ have a computer interface. They display all available talk groups and channels. 

Lawmakers passed the Denise Amber Lee Act creating Florida Statute 401.465, 911 PST certification on

SCOTUS is an acronym for Supreme Court of the United States. 

Natural disasters can be classified a mass-casualty incident. 

The abbreviation for Intoxication from ethyl alcohol is

Criminal mischief (vandalism) is destroying or damaging public or private property maliciously

A felony is a serious crime punishable by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary or in correctional facilities fo

Recorded public safety radio transmissions are considered public records in Florida.

A serious line of duty injury can create significant distress to the telecommunicator. 

________ are the central databases for tracking crime-related data at state and national levels

One example of conditions which could rise to the level of trauma are falls greater that __________feet.

These items are exempt from disclosure per Chapter 119, F.S. 2.07

_____ is a subcomponent of NIMS and is used by all levels of government

TTY is an acronym for: 

A rescue is a unit used to respond and/or transport for medical emergencies

A fire incident that requires crowd control prompts a law enforcement response.  

All of the following are a responsibility of an EMT and Paramedic EXCEPT

GIS is an acronym for

The Amber Alert contains critical information about: 

A favor or advantage granted or expected in return for something else

When a fire is declared "under control" it is considered

Law enforcement may be required to respond to fire or EMS calls.

Effective communication is essential to understanding the message has been received and understood

NENA is an acronym for National Emergency Number Association. 

A mobile water source

SLERS

Some gas pumps broadcast alert information and allow customers to print details out at the pump.

__________refers to the mental process of selecting a course of action from two or more possible alternatives.

It is not necessary to stay on the line when transferring a 911 call. 

TERT teams were deployed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. 

Under control is a status called by incident command when the situation is no longer escalating. 

Signals, codes, and other terminology provide ways of classifying incidents.

Symptoms of a diabetic emergency mimic those of

Apparatus that is able to reach fires in multiple story buildings

Florida Public Records Law

The unlawful killing of a human being

Emergency medical care provided by paramedics that involve invasive procedures is known as

An emergency response can be commonly referred to as

Terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country is called

In 1981, California recognized the "voices behind the headset", by declaring the first: 

To be eligible for 911 PST renewal certification, you must complete 40 hours of renewal training.

Misdemeanor: a criminal offense with jail time served in a ________correctional facility for up to a year.

In fire services, “Situational Awareness” refers to a roll call of all units assigned to an incident, usually done with

Something that is known to exist or has happened

An intentional act in response to dangerous incidents, such as bomb threats and active shooter incidents.

E911 is also known as:  

______________ can be divided by city, county, zone, region or terrority.

Writ of bodily attachment is a warrant issued as a result of criminal contempt. 

Which is not a community resource?

NFPA

The failure to do that which a PST has a directed or moral obligation to do; careless or reckless performance of one's d

PSTs need to be aware of officer safety issues ___________

Date when state certification took affect

Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act

In 1928, which Police Department used the first one-way radio communications?  

Bunker gear is a location away from the scene where units wait for their assigned position

To obtain a PST state certification, a PST must successfully pass the state exam and complete a

EMTs are training for all of the following except

A situation that does not require immediate response

The five major functional areas in ICS are Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics and _____________

Rear side of a structure as established by incident command:  

Direct 911 calls are received by a: 

Truck which carries large amounts of foam to fight fires accelerated by airplane fuel

A MAYDAY is an internationally recognized distress signal.

Which mnemonic is commonly used to aid in obtaining standard vehicle descriptions?

EMS units respond with lights and sirens to all calls

When dealing with other agencies and the public, PST’s must use industry jargon, codes, and abbreviations.