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/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”.