SPECIALIZED RADIO COMMUNICATION TRAINING
Radio-101
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS
A training program adapted to your operational needs.
SPECIALIZED RADIO COMMUNICATION TRAINING
Radio-101
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS
A training program adapted to your operational needs.
Unique and
specialized training
specialized training
Exclusively for fire departments
Training by a radio communications expert
Effective communications
for safer
emergency response
Effective communications
for safer
emergency response
for safer
emergency response
OUR TRAINING MODULES
Comprehensive Training Tailored to Your Needs
MODULE 1
Radiocommunication 101
The essential fundamentals for understanding your radiocommunication system.
✓ VHF/UHF radio frequencies
✓ Tones (CTCSS/DCS)
✓ Simplex vs. duplex
✓ Digital protocols
✓ Digital technology
✓ Infrastructure architecture
MODULE 1
Radiocommunication 101
The essential fundamentals for understanding your radiocommunication system.
✓ VHF/UHF radio frequencies
✓ Tones (CTCSS/DCS)
✓ Simplex vs. duplex
✓ Digital protocols
✓ Digital technology
✓ Infrastructure architecture
MODULE 2
Radio Equipment
and Coverage
Understand, operate, and optimize your equipment.
✓ Portable Radios
✓ Mobile Radios (Vehicle-Mounted Radios)
✓ Remote Speaker Microphones
✓ Vehicular Repeaters
✓ Cross-Band Systems
✓ Interoperability
✓ Radio Coverage (Factors Affecting Coverage)
✓ Practical Examples / Scenarios
MODULE 2
Radio Equipment
and Coverage
and Coverage
Understand, operate, and optimize your equipment.
✓ Portable Radios
✓ Mobile Radios (Vehicle-Mounted Radios)
✓ Remote Speaker Microphones
✓ Vehicular Repeaters
✓ Cross-Band Systems
✓ Interoperability
✓ Radio Coverage (Factors Affecting Coverage)
✓ Practical Examples / Scenarios
MODULE 3
Radio Codes and
Communications
Clear, standardized, and effective
communications.
✓ 10-Codes
✓ Phonetic Alphabet
✓ Protocols and Best Practices
✓ Communication with the 911 Dispatch Center
✓ Practical Exercises and Real-Life
Scenarios
MODULE 3
Radio Codes and
Communications
Communications
Clear, standardized, and effective
communications.
communications.
✓ 10-Codes
✓ Phonetic Alphabet
✓ Protocols and Best Practices
✓ Communication with the 911 Dispatch Center
✓ Practical Exercises and Real-Life
Scenarios
Scenarios
MODULE 4
Equipment Maintenance
and Troubleshooting
To ensure reliable communications
at all times.
✓ Portable Radio
✓ Battery
✓ Remote Speaker Microphone
✓ Mobile Radio
✓ Mobile Antenna
✓ Repeater
✓ Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
MODULE 4
Equipment Maintenance
and Troubleshooting
and Troubleshooting
To ensure reliable communications
at all times.
at all times.
✓ Portable Radio
✓ Battery
✓ Remote Speaker Microphone
✓ Mobile Radio
✓ Mobile Antenna
✓ Repeater
✓ Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Why Take This Training?
Radio communications are a vital tool during emergency response operations. This hands-on training provides:
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Better proficiency with your equipment
✓
Clearer communications with your teams
✓
Application of NFPA recommendations and 911 dispatch center requirements
✓
Greater confidence during operations
Radio communications are a vital tool during emergency response operations. This hands-on training provides:
✓
Better proficiency with your equipment
✓
Clearer communications with your teams
✓
Application of NFPA recommendations and 911 dispatch center requirements
✓
Greater confidence during operations
Objective
Review the key concepts learned during Firefighter 1 training and put them into practice through real-world examples tailored to your operational needs.
Communicate better.
Respond better.
Communicate better.
Respond better.
Respond better.
Training Structure
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Duration: approximately 3 hours
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Format: In-person
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Required equipment: Training room, projector or large screen, and a few portable radios
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Duration: approximately 3 hours
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Format: In-person
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Required equipment: Training room, projector or large screen, and a few portable radios
Francis Byrns Radiocommunication Expert
Radiocommunication Expert
WHO IS IT FOR?
Training designed exclusively for fire departments and fire service authorities.
Municipal Fire Departments
Fire Service Authorities
Industrial Fire Brigades
Mutual Aid Services and Partner Agencies
I adapt on-site to provide personalized answers to all your team’s questions.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEEDS
A consultation to better understand your challenges and provide practical solutions.
LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEEDS
A consultation to better understand your challenges and provide practical solutions.