r/Firefighting • u/aidan_rico • 15d ago

General Discussion “Cancel the balance” meaning

What does this mean over the radio?

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u/Mediocre_Daikon6935 15d ago

I’ve never heard the phrase in my life.

But the meaning is pretty clear.

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u/Cinnimonbuns TX FF/Paramedic 15d ago

There was zero context given.

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u/Mediocre_Daikon6935 15d ago

Over the radio.

Is context.

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u/Cinnimonbuns TX FF/Paramedic 15d ago

Youre right youre so smart

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u/Mediocre_Daikon6935 14d ago

It has nothing to do with being smart.

It is just basic English.

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u/Impressive_Change593 VA volly 14d ago

but the phrase is bad. sure if you know what it means then you know. if it's not an officially taught thing then you shouldn't be using it

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u/Mediocre_Daikon6935 14d ago

I’ve never been taught any radio terms in my life, because plain speech has been the standard for well over 20 years.