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/bbmedic3195 1d ago

I mean sure it is definitely clutch on EMS jobs but have you ever had your radio get all jacked up under your coat at a jawb? The anti sway strap is clutch here too. As you progress you will probably, A. Rip a few belt loops when the radio gets stuck in seatbelt, in-between seat etc, B. Replace the anti sway strap when the leather finally gives up the ghost in instances previously detailed in A.

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u/Economy_Strategy_426 1d ago

Good to know, thanks!