RADIO DISTRESS BUTTONS The VFBV/CFA Joint Communications & Technology Committee has received reports on an increased number of radio distress button activations. With the new digital network, activation of the distress buttons on the Tait radios sends a priority message to VicFire, who then must implement emergency procedures to contact the radio/vehicle involved. Recently, many of these requests by VicFire have gone unanswered. This is most likely due to members accidentally activating it during routine maintenance or testing, and then switching the radio off, or being too embarrassed to respond to VicFire’s inquiry. As the radio ID is sent with all distress button activations, Brigades are requested to please ensure your members understand the severity of activating the radio’s distress function, and encourage your members’ awareness of the button during routine testing and maintenance activities, in order to avoid accidental activation.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:56:02 +0000
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