Example radio conversation between control and M1 (medic on scene) to illustrate some of the common procedure words in context:
M1: Control, this is Mike 1, radio check, over
Control: Mike 1, this is control, loud and clear, over
M1: Control, Mike 1, major incident declared, I have a METHANE report when you are ready, over
Control: Mike 1 wait, over
(few seconds pass)
Control: Mike 1 from control, ready for your METHANE report, over
M1: Control, Mike 1, major incident declared at sixty-seven figures six seven Rafferty Street, I spell Romeo Alfa Foxtrot Foxtrot Echo Romeo Tango Yankee Rafferty Street. This is an apartment complex fire with hazards of falling debris, fire and potential building collapse. All received so far? Over
Control: Mike 1, control, roger, over
M1: Control, Mike 1, access via Old Road, I spell Oscar Lima Delta Old Road. Estimated thirty-two figures three two casualties. Request fire, ambulance including HEMS if available, police and local council, read back, over
Control: Mike 1, control, received, I read back (and would be repeated back to confirm), all correct? Over
M1: Control, Mike 1, all correct, over
Control: Mike 1, control, further resources en route, continue as per major incident protocols, we will contact you again in five minutes, out.