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/AnythingButTheTip 22h ago

Not entirely; but why make it more difficult if you're already making a custom length anti-sway strap? And some BDU pants have a thick/wide 6 o'clock belt loop.

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u/Altruistic-Cover6016 15h ago

oh we dont get to wear fancy pants. :C Forced to wear shit that the plants tell us to wear since we are the dept for all the plants in our area.

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u/AnythingButTheTip 13h ago

I was thinking of even the wrangler brand at Walmart thats breathable/flexible that has a thicc belt loop. I dont think a biner can close on that fully, but it has a better chance of staying attached.