CritiCall Dispatcher Test CritiCall Reading Comprehension

Question 1

A dispatcher receives the following radio transmission: 'Unit 14, respond to 452 Oak Street, reported structure fire, occupants may still be inside, caller disconnected.' What is the most critical piece of information missing from this transmission?

Accepted Answer

The number of potential occupants inside

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The caller's name

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Whether the fire department has been notified

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The time the call was received

Question 2

A CAD entry reads: 'B/M, approx 35 yoa, 6'1", 200 lbs, blue jacket, last seen NB on Main St near 3rd Ave, wanted for felony assault.' What does 'NB' indicate in this context?

Accepted Answer

Northbound

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No bail

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Nearby building

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Non-belligerent

Question 3

An incident report states: 'Complainant advises neighbor's dog has been barking continuously for 4 hours. No prior calls at this location. Complainant requests officer contact but does not wish to file a formal complaint.' What action should the dispatcher record?

Accepted Answer

Log as a non-emergency request with officer contact, no formal complaint

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Log as an emergency call requiring immediate response

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Log as a civil matter with no police jurisdiction

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Decline to log the call since no formal complaint was requested

Question 4

A dispatcher reads the following BOLO: 'Be on the lookout for a silver 2019 Honda Accord, LIC: ABC-1234, stolen 0300 hrs, possibly occupied by armed suspect.' What does 'occupied' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Someone may be inside or driving the vehicle

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The vehicle is locked and cannot be entered

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The vehicle has been impounded

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The vehicle is parked in a restricted zone

Question 5

A CAD note reads: 'RP states subject is 10-96 and refusing transport. FD on scene. Requesting PD for assistance.' What does '10-96' most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Subject is mentally disturbed

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Subject is under arrest

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Subject is a minor

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Subject has no identification

Question 6

A traffic incident report reads: 'MVA, PI, 2 vehicles, airbags deployed, one driver trapped, fuel leaking.' What does 'PI' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Personal injury involved

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Property incident only

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Police investigation required

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Partial impact recorded