Title: Perform radio communications.
Course: Public Safety I (15101-I) > Section: FIREFIGHTING: Using Communications Systems

Performance should include

- ensuring channel clarity
- depressing push-to-talk button
- operating the emergency activation (EA) button
- waiting two seconds before speaking
- holding the microphone an inch or two from one’s mouth
- speaking clearly and concisely.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of radios are used in the local jurisdiction?
- What are the radio procedures for declaring an emergency or Mayday?
- What are examples of local radio terminology?