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Situational Judgment and Reasoning Flashcards

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  1. A caller reports a neighbor has been playing loud music for six hours and won't respond to knocking. What is the most appropriate initial classification?

    Answer: Welfare check with possible domestic disturbance

    The lack of response combined with prolonged unusual activity warrants a welfare check, which may escalate if a disturbance is found.

  2. You receive a call where the caller whispers 'I can't talk' and then says 'yes' or 'no' only. What is the best technique to use?

    Answer: Use yes/no questions to gather information covertly

    Yes/no questioning allows a caller in a dangerous situation to communicate without alerting a nearby threat.

  3. A caller reports a vehicle fire on the highway. Which agencies should typically be notified?

    Answer: Fire department, police, and EMS

    A vehicle fire requires fire suppression, traffic control by police, and EMS on standby for potential injuries.

  4. During a call, a man states he just took a bottle of pills but sounds calm and coherent. How should you respond?

    Answer: Dispatch EMS immediately and keep him on the line

    Any reported overdose is a medical emergency requiring immediate EMS dispatch regardless of the caller's current demeanor.

  5. A caller describes a suspicious package left outside a government building. What is the FIRST action a 911 operator should take?

    Answer: Dispatch police and instruct the caller to keep others away from the package

    Suspicious packages should be treated as potential threats; police dispatch and keeping people away are immediate priorities.

  6. A caller is reporting an assault but keeps switching between describing the event and shouting at bystanders. What is the best way to manage this call?

    Answer: Firmly but calmly redirect the caller to answer your questions

    Firmly redirecting an agitated caller keeps information flowing while maintaining control of the call.

  7. You are dispatching units for a residential burglary in progress when a second call comes in about a multi-vehicle accident with injuries. How should you prioritize?

    Answer: Handle both simultaneously by using all available resources for each

    911 centers are designed to handle multiple incidents simultaneously; both calls must be processed with appropriate resources allocated to each.