New Zealand Fire K-codes Part One

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1. K4

Explanation

The given information suggests that the location is inside a normal turnout area on the right side. The abbreviation "RT" likely refers to "roadway" or "route". The phrase "off RT" implies that the location is off the roadway, while "on RT" indicates that it is inside the normal turnout area on the right side. The mention of police required being confidential adds to the context, suggesting that the location is within a designated area where police presence is needed.

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New Zealand Fire K-codes Part One - Quiz

Explore the New Zealand Fire K-Codes in this engaging quiz. Understand the communication codes used by fire services during emergencies, such as K1 for proceeding to an incident and K3 for being on RT outside the normal turnout area. Essential for professionals in emergency response and public safety roles.

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2. K11-1

Explanation

The correct answer is "police required - confidential" because this phrase indicates that the police are needed for a confidential matter. It suggests that there may be a situation that requires police intervention but the details cannot be disclosed publicly. This could be due to sensitive information or ongoing investigations.

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3. KE

Explanation

(spoken as Kay Echo)

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4. K28

Explanation

The given answer, "appliance is to return to station," is the correct answer because it is the only option that is coherent and makes sense in the given context. The other options do not provide a clear explanation or purpose for the appliance's actions. The phrase "return to station" indicates that the appliance is going back to its designated location, which is a logical response in this scenario.

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5. K7

Explanation

The given answer "at normal station" suggests that the task or activity mentioned in the question (K7) is typically carried out at a normal station. The other options provided in the question do not provide any relevant information or context to suggest an alternative answer. Therefore, "at normal station" is the most logical and appropriate explanation for the given answer.

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6. K26

Explanation

The given correct answer states that the appliance is still engaged at the incident for a certain amount of time. This implies that the appliance is still actively involved in dealing with the incident and has not yet completed its task. It suggests that the appliance is still needed at the scene and has not been released or returned to the station yet.

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7. K28-1

Explanation

This answer suggests that if the responding appliances that are currently at the incident are not sufficient or appropriate for the situation, they should be sent back and additional or more suitable appliances should be called for.

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8. K0

Explanation

The given answer "not available" indicates that the appliance is not available for a further call. This could be due to various reasons, such as the appliance being out of service, being occupied with another task, or being unable to proceed due to a specific reason. The information provided in the question does not specify the exact reason for the unavailability of the appliance, but it is clear that it is not able to respond to another call and is required to return to the station.

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9. K1

Explanation

The given information suggests that K1 is in attendance at an incident and is proceeding to the incident. The additional details provided mention that the incident involves a fire that is suspicious and possibly caused by arson. Therefore, it can be inferred that K1 is a first responder or emergency personnel who is on their way to the incident to deal with the fire and investigate its cause.

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10. K3

Explanation

The given information suggests that the incident command responsibility was changed to a specific state name. However, it also states that this change occurred outside the normal turnout area. This implies that the incident command responsibility was transferred to a different state outside of the usual jurisdiction or area of operation.

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11. K11

Explanation

not-available-via-ai

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12. K25-1

Explanation

The given answer correctly identifies the situation where the appliance is standing by and waiting for instructions at a specific location. The information provided in the question suggests that the appliance is currently not engaged at the incident and is awaiting further instructions.

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13. K6

Explanation

The correct answer is "on Telepager" because the given information suggests that the request for a map reference is made on a Telepager.

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14. K22

Explanation

The given correct answer is "is your appliance available for a further call?" because the previous statements indicate that the radio test was received satisfactorily and the person is now requesting permission to go off RT (fires and standbys), which implies that they are ready and available for another call or task.

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15. K25

Explanation

The given answer "proceed to, and standby at (state location)" is the correct response because it aligns with the instructions provided in the given text. The text mentions "proceed to" which indicates that the person should go to a specific location. Additionally, it states "standby at (state location)" which suggests that the person should wait or be ready at that location. Therefore, this answer accurately reflects the information provided in the text.

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16. K22-2

Explanation

The correct answer is "have you any appliances that can be released?" This answer is correct because it directly addresses the request for further or specific responding appliances. It asks if there are any appliances available that can be released, indicating that the person is looking for appliances that are ready to be used or deployed.

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17. K8

Explanation

The correct answer is "at residence (on phone)" because the context suggests that the person is at home and using a phone to make a request for a map reference. The phrase "verify address of call" further supports the idea that the person is at home and using a phone to confirm the location of the call.

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18. K12

Explanation

The given information suggests that the first appliance in attendance was called for a special service related to a fire. The fire is described as suspicious and possibly caused by arson. The fact that it is described as "new" implies that it is a recent incident. The successful evacuation indicates that people were able to safely leave the area. Therefore, the correct answer is "Fire suspicious, possible arson (new)."

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19. K5

Explanation

The given answer "on RT available at incident" suggests that the K5 is currently located at the incident and is ready and available to respond or provide assistance. This indicates that the K5 is in close proximity to the incident location and is prepared to take action as needed.

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20. K26-1

Explanation

The correct answer is "appliance still engaged, no additional developments." This means that the appliance is currently being used or occupied and there have been no new updates or changes regarding its availability for a further call.

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21. K9

Explanation

The correct answer is "off RT - state location". This means that the K9 is not currently on the RT (radio transmission) but is instead stating their location. This could indicate that they are not currently involved in the incident or are not within the normal turnout area.

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K4
K11-1
KE
K28
K7
K26
K28-1
K0
K1
K3
K11
K25-1
K6
K22
K25
K22-2
K8
K12
K5
K26-1
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