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Emergency Fire Dispatch Course Review, Exams of Advanced Education

West Virginia University (WVU)Advanced Education

A comprehensive overview of the emergency fire dispatch (efd) course, covering various aspects of fire dispatch procedures, including case entry protocol, chief complaint protocol, determinant codes, post-dispatch instructions, and dispatch life support links. It outlines the responsibilities of the efd, such as classifying incidents, addressing scene safety concerns, and providing professional service. The document also discusses the four essential objectives of call processing, incident priorities, and the use of symbols, laws, and rules in the dispatch environment. This detailed information can be valuable for emergency dispatchers, fire department personnel, and individuals interested in understanding the intricacies of fire dispatch operations.

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Emergency Fire Dispatch Course Review
Questions and Answers
Additional Information - ANSWER-Contain information necessary to process calls and
other information pertaining to the Chief Complaint.
Address Scene Safety - ANSWER-Must consider the caller, bystanders, and
responders.
ALL UPPERCASE - ANSWER-Indicates the word or phrase is defined in the Additional
Information section. If these words are used in the Determinant Descriptors, it is vital
you understand their definitions.
Alternatives - ANSWER-When words or phrases are separated by a forward slash (/),
you may select the word or phrase that best fits the situation.
Axioms - ANSWER-Important statements that serve as the basis for many decision-
making processes. Differ from Rules in that they explain why, rather than how to do
things.
Benefits of Protocol Usage - ANSWER-Standard Service, Prioritized Responses,
Quality Improvement, Certification and Accreditation
Blue Text - ANSWER-Text indicates the information is for you and is not designed to be
read to the caller.
Case Entry Protocol - ANSWER-Functions as a primary interrogation of the caller.
Directs you to collect essential information for initial processing and classifying the
incident.
Case Entry Protocol Addresses the following issues: - ANSWER-Address of the
emergency, callback number, and caller name. Chief Complaint selection, Location of
the caller, Caller Danger - Not trapped, ECHO determinant practice.
Case Entry Question 1 - ANSWER-"What is the address of your emergency?"
Case Entry Question 2 - ANSWER-"What is the phone number you are calling from?"
Case Entry Question 3 - ANSWER-"What is your name?"
Case Entry Question 4 - ANSWER-"Okay, tell me exactly what happened." (When
necessary, ask additional questions to clarify the caller's answer)
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Emergency Fire Dispatch Course Review

Questions and Answers

Additional Information - ANSWER-Contain information necessary to process calls and other information pertaining to the Chief Complaint. Address Scene Safety - ANSWER-Must consider the caller, bystanders, and responders. ALL UPPERCASE - ANSWER-Indicates the word or phrase is defined in the Additional Information section. If these words are used in the Determinant Descriptors, it is vital you understand their definitions. Alternatives - ANSWER-When words or phrases are separated by a forward slash (/), you may select the word or phrase that best fits the situation. Axioms - ANSWER-Important statements that serve as the basis for many decision- making processes. Differ from Rules in that they explain why, rather than how to do things. Benefits of Protocol Usage - ANSWER-Standard Service, Prioritized Responses, Quality Improvement, Certification and Accreditation Blue Text - ANSWER-Text indicates the information is for you and is not designed to be read to the caller. Case Entry Protocol - ANSWER-Functions as a primary interrogation of the caller. Directs you to collect essential information for initial processing and classifying the incident. Case Entry Protocol Addresses the following issues: - ANSWER-Address of the emergency, callback number, and caller name. Chief Complaint selection, Location of the caller, Caller Danger - Not trapped, ECHO determinant practice. Case Entry Question 1 - ANSWER-"What is the address of your emergency?" Case Entry Question 2 - ANSWER-"What is the phone number you are calling from?" Case Entry Question 3 - ANSWER-"What is your name?" Case Entry Question 4 - ANSWER-"Okay, tell me exactly what happened." (When necessary, ask additional questions to clarify the caller's answer)

Case Entry Question 5 - ANSWER-"Are you at the location now?" Case Exit Protocol - ANSWER-Provides standardized call termination instructions. Chief Complaint Protocol - ANSWER-Leads you through an ordered serious of Key Questions, Determinant Descriptors, Post-Dispatch Instructions (PDIs), Critical EFD Information (CEI), and Dispatch Life Support (DLS) Links. Also contain Additional Information (AI) sections to help process calls. Circumstantial or Optional Instructions - ANSWER-Marked using parentheses or brackets, these instructions may be appropriate only in specific circumstances. Clarifiers - ANSWER-Parenthetical words contained within or at the end of a question or instruction. Should only be used when the caller does not understand the word or phrase that precedes the clarifier. Classify the Incident - ANSWER-Initial classification of fire-rescue incidents based on information obtained from the caller. Critical EFD Information - ANSWER-This information is for you, the EFD, and is not designed to be read to the caller. (Blue is for you). It contains essential directions for you to consider and follow when appropriate. Determinant Codes - ANSWER-Information obtained through Key Question interrogation helps you select the most appropriate. Combines Chief Complaint Protocol, Determinant Level letter, Determinant Descriptor number and the Determinant Suffix letter. Determinant Descriptors - ANSWER-Represent situations that warrant preplanned responses. Determinant Levels - ANSWER-Omega, Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo Determinant Suffixes - ANSWER-Help delineate the type of problem for specific response and safety purposes, provide additional information to differentiate response configurations. When available, are defined in the Additional Information Section. Director and Warning Symbols - ANSWER-Direct you to take specific actions or alert you to potential scene safety issues. Dispatch Life Support Links - ANSWER-Appear directly below the Critical EFD Information on each Chief Complaint Protocol. Provides links to specific Pre-Arrival Instructions or Case Exit Instructions. Information gathered during the caller interrogation will help you select the most appropriate DLS Link for the case.

Pre-Question Qualifiers (PQQ) - ANSWER-Identify conditional questions. Should only be read when the condition specified by the qualifier has been met. Provide Professional Service - ANSWER-FPDS compliance helps you maintain a professional image and ensures that each caller receives the same high level of service. Red Notification Symbols - ANSWER-Direct you to notify other resources (police, electrical, HAZMAT, EMS, bomb squad, or gas utility) that may need to help with the incident. Red Text - ANSWER-Text relates to scene safety. Resource Allocator - ANSWER-Determinant Codes help you send the right resources, in the right way, at the right time based on local policies. Response Supporter - ANSWER-Helping ensure scene safety, providing relevant information, providing additional resources Rules - ANSWER-Definitive action statements. Provide many "dos and don'ts". Always considered to be true in the dispatch environment, without exception. Symbols - ANSWER-Provide an excellent way to display information in a condensed, efficient form.