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David
You raise some very important points as always. I think part of the excessive radio traffic issue is the lack in some departmants, of working pre-arrival assignments. It is very important in my opinion to have standard assignments fro arriving companies based on type of building and event, arrival order and the type of apparatus. I feel that when company officers are responsible to accomplish tactical objectives based on their copmpanies capabilities and functionality it reduces the stress and pressure on the first due. When people are under pressure they tend to talk a lot. When there is a lack of pre-established direction it also creates the need for a lot of communication. Just a small thought thanks for jolting me awake before my third coffee!
Hey one small favor please remeber to sign up at http://www.kenlongassoc.com/fdic08.htm for the FDIC Fun Run only fifteen bucks it goes to the Courage and Valor Foundation to support the Ray Downey Award. Lots of very cool give aways including some original Ray Downey Fun Run Tee shirts from his sons Chuck and Joe. Please help spread the word. I don't know if you remember but Chief Ray Downey used to run every morning around Indy during FDIC every morning. Never forgeting is more than words I know I will see you there. Bobby