Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST) Practice Exam

The main unit assigned to a particular call is referred to as what?

1. Secondary

2. Back up

3. Primary

4. Staging

The correct answer is: Primary

The main unit assigned to a particular call is referred to as the primary unit. In emergency response situations, the primary unit is responsible for taking the lead on the call, handling the situation, and making decisions based on the information provided. This designation is critical for effective communication and operational efficiency, as it establishes a clear point of contact and authority during the incident. The term "primary" conveys the importance of this unit's role in ensuring that the response is organized and that other units can effectively support if needed. While secondary and backup units may play vital roles in assisting the primary unit, they do not carry the same level of responsibility for leading the response to the incident. Staging refers to the positioning of units in a designated area until they are needed, and does not pertain to a specific unit being assigned to the call.