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/AnythingButTheTip 1d ago

As others have said. Keep it on the appropriate side for which side you wear your strap to. Then it clips to a belt loop.

Personally, I like to make one out of paracord thats a custom length. However, I replace the belt loop end clasp with a key sized carabiner. Makes it easier to catch the belt loop.

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u/Altruistic-Cover6016 1d ago

Is it really that hard to begin with?

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u/chuckfinley79 27 looooooooooooooong years 1d ago

If you’re in denial and won’t up your pant size it is.