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4 skills for better radio comm; Dispatcher saves girl in burning house | Oct. 16, 2012

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Oct. 2012

Dear FR1 Member,

The portable radio is the single-most versatile piece of equipment that a firefighter or officer can carry into a hazardous situation. In this month's eNews, we offer some tips on how to best make use of it. And a recent story from the LAFD has us scratching our heads about dispatcher discretion.

Also, be sure to check out the story of a dispatcher who was honored for keeping a teen girl trapped in a burning home safe until firefighters arrived.

� The FR1 Team


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		4 skills for better radio communication By Robert Avsec, FR1 Columnist Like any other fireground operation, radio communication takes forethought and practice in realistic settings. Know your hardware
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		Humans vs. toys: What happened to dispatch discretion? By David Givot, FR1 Contributor What happened to dispatchers asking intelligent questions in response to each individual caller and acting quickly based on training and experience? This is crazy
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