Confusion in the World of Wildland Fire Radio Communications, Pam McDonald, "Let's Talk Training" newsletter, Spring 2010.A Failure to Communicate, Ken Frederick and Mike Tuominen, Public Safety Communications, August 2010.The following articles and publications pertain to radio communication and the importance of radio discipline during fire operations. “ You got it” – This means “I understand” or “affirmative.Articles and Publications Related to Radio Communication and Discipline.“ Put the pedal to the metal” – This means “to accelerate quickly.”.“ Mercy sakes” – This is an expression of surprise or amazement.“ Got your back door” – This means “I’m following you.”.“ Eyes on” – This means “I see you” or “I have visual contact.”.“ Freight shaker” – a Freightliner truck.“ Copy the 20” – This means “I copied your location.”.“ Double Nickel” – 55 MPH speed limit for trucks.“ Bumper Sticker” – a tailgating car (one that’s traveling way too close).“ Shake City” – a term for a city with lots of earthquakes, like Los Angeles.“ Hitting the jackpot” – getting pulled over by a state trooper.“ Blackball” – This means you have a headlight out.“ Come on” – This means “go ahead and speak.”.“ 10-30” – does not conform to FCC rules.“ Radio Check” – a term used when a trucker is asking how his/her radio sounds.“ Wiggle Wagons” – refers to the set of trailers a truck is pulling.“ Front Door” – the leader (first truck) in a convoy.“ Convoy” – a group of truckers, usually three or more, traveling together in a line.“ Break one-nine” – This is a general call to initiate communication on channel 19.“ Local Yokel” – A small town, local police officer.“ Paper Hanger” – another term for an offer issuing speeding tickets also called a bear bite or green stamp.“ Bear trap” – This refers to a speed trap or other type of police enforcement.“ Bear Cave” – a police/highway patrol headquarters.“ Bear Bait” – a speeding, erratic driver on 4 wheels.“ What’s your handle?” – This means “what’s your CB radio nickname?”.“ Lot Lizard” – a crude term for a female prostitute who solicits in parking lots at truck stops.“ Ten-four, good buddy” – This means “message received, friend.”.“ Put the hammer down” – This means “to accelerate quickly.”.“ Hammer down” – This means “to accelerate quickly.”.“ Granny Lane” – the far-right (slow) lane on a highway.“ Hammer Lane” – the far-left (fast) lane on a highway.“ Got your ears on?” – This means “are you listening?”.“ Reefer” – a trailer that is refrigerated for.“ Copy the mail” – This means “I heard you loud and clear.”.“ Catch you on the flip-flop” – This means “see you later.”.“ Roller Skate” – small cars, like a beetle or a Prius.“ Four wheeler” – standard car (not a truck).“ Big 10-4” – This means “yes” or “affirmative.”.“ Bear in the air” – This refers to a police helicopter.“ What’s your 20?” – This means “what’s your location?”.“ Gumball Machine” – a police officer’s lights. ![]()
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