r/Firefighting • u/Economy_Strategy_426 • 1d ago

Ask A Firefighter Question about Radio Strap

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Hello there folks, I’m a 15yo Explorer and was recently able to pickup a radio strap for free through my program and was just wondering one thing, what is this extra strap/ piece and what does it do, I don’t know what it’s called so I wasn’t able to research it so I turned here for help! (I’m holding it in the picture)

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u/JosephStalinMukbang 2.5 on the streets, 1.5 in the sheets 1d ago

Anti-sway strap. Hooks to the back belt loop of your pants so the radio doesn't clock your patient in the face.

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u/Resqguy911 1d ago

This guy gets it. 85% of what we do is EMS

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u/HolyDiverx 15h ago

I think we only have radio straps specifically for ems lol I use a belt clip and my radio pouch on my turnouts

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u/Silverback_Vanilla Chief said “share the hose” 1d ago

Glad to see there’s a name that makes sense. I just keep calling them a “tether”.

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u/skank_hunt_4_2 Career FF/Chauffeur 1d ago

Or, now hear me out. Don’t clip it to your belt loop and accidentally hit the patient in the face.

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u/firefighter26s 22h ago

Bold move, lets see how that plays out!

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u/blowmy_m1nd 20h ago

Also can extend the strap if the strap ends up being too short

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u/Shadows858 Police/Firefighter 18h ago

Reminds me when we were dealing with a patient that was a... Drama queen borderline combative. One of my pistol mags slid from its pouch and clocked them right in the eye.... They calmed down after that hahaha

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u/EMills_FF 18h ago

Ive definitely, absolutely, never ever done that to a PT before