Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions
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# If that doesn't work or you don't have a radio, try by <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''TEXTING'''</span> your contact at the VCC. | # If that doesn't work or you don't have a radio, try by <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''TEXTING'''</span> your contact at the VCC. | ||
# Finally, if all else fails, <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''CALL'''</span> your VCC contact via cell phone. This should be used as a last resort. | # Finally, if all else fails, <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''CALL'''</span> your VCC contact via cell phone. This should be used as a last resort. | ||
=== WHEN should you contact the VCC? === | |||
In order to keep channels clear for emergency radio traffic, you should contact the VCC only to: | |||
* Report an emergency; | |||
* Request support for managing a vehicle at your barricade; | |||
* Report something suspicious; | |||
* Request a runner so you can take a break or for needed supplies. | |||
<span style="color:#ffffff">...</span> | <span style="color:#ffffff">...</span> | ||
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# Begin with naming who you are trying to reach, followed by identifying your barricade number; this is the "Hey you, it's me" approach to comms. For example, let's say Barricade 12 was calling the VCC. The conversation would go like this: | # Begin with naming who you are trying to reach, followed by identifying your barricade number; this is the "Hey you, it's me" approach to comms. For example, let's say Barricade 12 was calling the VCC. The conversation would go like this: | ||
#*'''''"VCC this is Barricade | #*'''''"VCC this is Barricade P25"''''' | ||
#*'''''"Barricade | #*'''''"Barricade P25, VCC, go ahead"''''' (or, VCC may say '''''"Standby"''''', asking you to hold your message...in that case, wait until the VCC says '''''"Barricade P25 go ahead"''''') | ||
#* Proceed with your message. | #* Proceed with your message. | ||
# Next, depending on your message, use one of the following radio scripts: | # Next, depending on your message, use one of the following radio scripts: | ||
