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nice 731 views May 12, 2025 Firefighter’s Communication Device Training • Motorola APX 8000HXE Multiband Radio • Purpose of radio device • Specifications • Components • Communication Overview – Learn about zones & channels! • Basic Functions of the radio device • Command Groups – Customizable zones! • Mayday Procedures • Radio Etiquette – No niceties or profanity! • Replacement Procedures LAFD Probationary Firefighter Jackie Hendriks breaks down the Motorola APX 8000HXE Multiband Radio, a ruggedized, intrinsically safe communication tool used on the fireground! She explains the radio’s purpose, specs, and components, covering everything from basic functions and command groups to radio etiquette and mayday procedures. Jackie also details the zone and channel layouts, what they’re used for and how to navigate them effectively. This video is a must-watch for fire recruits, comms trainees, and anyone interested in how firefighters stay connected during emergencies! ===================== have not watched the video yet LAFD radio history - 1940s ish - 33 mhz - 1960s ish got some portable radios on 33 mhz - maybe for officers only - 1970s ish - added HTs at 500 mhz with 6 channels - 1990s ish - went to 20 channel analog conventional / non trunked 800 mhz system with synchronized simulcast repeaters - they also have radio microphone attachments to scba masks (since 1990s maybe) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "massfire" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/massfire/CAFXWwKb-vRSEdVtdJKyY6NGkrENfWgCX0CtiyoNYE82wi9ED%3DQ%40mail.gmail.com.
