911 PST Study Guide

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

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

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

The Amber Alert contains critical information about: 

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

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

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

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

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

PSTs must focus on one task at a time

Apparatus that is able to reach fires in multiple story buildings

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

Level of Consciousness (LOC)

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

TTY is an acronym for: 

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

Florida Interoperability Network

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

Florida Public Records Law

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

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

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

Something that is known to exist or has happened

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

Date when state certification took affect

Direct 911 calls are received by a: 

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

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

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

A unique stressor to the telecommunicator is

Which is not a community resource?

A situation that does not require immediate response

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

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

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

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

An emergency response can be commonly referred to as

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

NENA is an acronym for National Emergency Number Association. 

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

NFPA

Edema means

Symptoms of a diabetic emergency mimic those of

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

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

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

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

Rear side of a structure as established by incident command:  

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

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

Bad stress is defined as ________

Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act

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

Natural disasters can be classified a mass-casualty incident. 

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

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

A MAYDAY is an internationally recognized distress signal.

ATL is an acronym for

EMTs are training for all of the following except

The phases of a barricaded subject are

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

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

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

EMS units respond with lights and sirens to all calls

Helicopters or planes used to drop water in large quantities

GIS is an acronym for

EDICS is an acronym for

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

SLERS

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

Both EMTs and Paramedics provide advanced life support. 

PSTs are not responsible for requesting wreckers or utility services. 

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

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

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

Which is not part of the 6 W's

A mobile water source

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

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

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

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

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

TERT teams were deployed to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. 

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

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

The abbreviation for Intoxication from ethyl alcohol is

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

Florida Statue number for 911 PST Certification

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

All local hospitals are considered trauma centers. 

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

The unlawful killing of a human being

E911 is also known as:  

PSTs need to be aware of officer safety issues ___________

RITS is a component of CISM.

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

The first test call of the 911 system was made in

The highest rank in the fire chain of command is

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

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