PSD Radio Operations & Incident Dispatching 3

Question 1

A dispatcher is unable to reach a field unit after multiple attempts. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify a supervisor and attempt contact through alternate means

Answer

Failure to contact a field unit is a potential officer safety issue and requires immediate supervisory notification and alternate contact attempts.

Question 2

What information should a dispatcher broadcast in an 'officer down' radio alert?

Accepted Answer

Location, description of what occurred, officer's condition, and resources needed

Answer

An officer down alert must include precise location, nature of the event, known condition, and what responders are needed.

Question 3

Which phonetic alphabet letter represents the letter 'M' in the NATO phonetic alphabet used in public safety dispatching?

Accepted Answer

Mike

Answer

In the NATO phonetic alphabet, 'M' is represented by 'Mike,' the international standard used in public safety communications.

Question 4

What does the term 'incident command frequency' refer to in radio dispatching?

Accepted Answer

A dedicated radio channel assigned for command-level coordination at a major incident

Answer

The incident command frequency is a designated channel that allows incident commanders to coordinate resources without congesting tactical channels.

Question 5

A caller reports that a fire is spreading rapidly in a residential neighborhood. When broadcasting this to fire units, what is the highest priority piece of information?

Accepted Answer

The exact address and cross street of the fire

Answer

The exact location with a cross street enables units to reach the scene quickly and without confusion.

(PSD) Certified Public Safety Dispatcher Practice Test

(PSD) Certified Public Safety Dispatcher Practice Test

PSD Radio Operations & Incident Dispatching 3