This reply is kind of OT, but you might find that emergency comms
often utilizes a second person for logging messages while the radio
operator concentrates on comms.
I retired in 2009 after 15 years working as comm tech for a major
(one of three in Alaska) oil spill recover organization (OSRO). I
rarely worked as radio operator but I was in-charge of the total
operations of comms which is part of Logistics in the Incident
Command System (ICS).
Using two operators one primary and other assisting with recording
messages improved speed and accuracy considerably. Communications is
one of the most difficult parts of an emergency response, and without
efficient comms the whole process bogs down. The oil industry had no
understanding of ICS when the Exxon Valdez grounded in 1989 so much
was learned/improved in the aftermath. The basic form came from
military comms and first applied to USFS fire response.
Two sets of ears and two heads improves comms a whole bunch (even ham
contesting, if it is complicated). Our local FD operation uses
computer logging but still often have a logger assistant. Plus It is
a great way to introduce FD to newbies.
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
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