Single most important piece of equipment?
Your radio
Allows you to call for backup and aid for the injured.
Radio
Primary Means of Communication
Base station radio; Portable radio
ABC rule of radio transmissions?
Accuracy, Brevity, Clarity
How far to hold the microphone from mouth?
Approx. 2 to 3 inches
Radio transmissions
Use plain language; short statements to contact units, give assignments, describe locations, provide instructions, and give warnings.
When transmitting license plates or other letters that are difficult to understand…
Use phonetic alphabet; but limit the use to keep transmissions short.
Pro words
True or False? 10 Codes are still authorized.
False
True or False? Response Codes are still in effect.
True
Response Code 1
Routine response