Product Review: Radio Chest Harness

I recently received a new radio chest harness in the mail, ordering one after seeing other workers use them on deployments - the Coaxsher RCP-1 Pro Radio Chest Harness.

I'm impressed with its design, functionality and durability. It fits well, and has accessories thar are well thought-out.

I recommend every serious Responder get one.

Can't wait to use it on the next call-out!


DESCRIPTION:

Unparallel in design and workmanship the RCP-1 Pro radio chest harness comes loaded with all the bells and whistles.
Perfected over time from customers feedback to become the most comfortable and functional radio chest harness anyone can wear.  

FEATURES

• Large Wide-Mouth Zipper Close Main Pocket

• Fold-Down Platform for Reading/Writing

• Open Air Back Plate Cuts Weight and Allows Airflow

• Adjustable Radio / Cell Phone / GPS Holder

• Writing Tool Pockets

• Main Radio Holster—Adjust to Fit Multiple Radio Sizes

• Kestrel Weather Meter / Misc. Pocket

• Spare Battery Shell / Cell Phone Pocket

• Hi-Strength Grommets / D-Ring to Secure Extra Gear

• Great Visibility - Reflective Material & Glow Stick Holder

• Removable Mod-u-Lox C-Clip Holds Mini Mag Lite®

• Lifetime Warranty

Four small YL Quakes Prompt Readiness

Excerpt from The Orange County Register:

YORBA LINDA – Another small quake shook Yorba Linda this morning at 5:24. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake shook just two miles northeast from Yorba Linda. There were no reports of damage.

The shaking was an echo of the four notable earthquakes that occurred in the Chino Hills area Thursday night, just north of Yorba Linda, greatly accelerating a swarm that was called "curious" and "unusual" last week by one of Southern California's top seismologists. The latest shakers Thursday came at 8:27 p.m., when a 4.0 quake occurred, followed one minute later by a 3.0 in basically the same spot. And there was a 2.5 quake at 9:04 p.m.

The shaking began at 4:56 p.m., with a 3.8 quake. It's unusual for a smaller quake to be followed by a second quake slightly larger in magnitude. However, seismologists say such things happen, and it doesn't  necessarily mean that a much larger event is imminent.

All three quakes occurred in a region that's had a "swarm" of quakes since early March. The quakes are also close to the area of the Chino Hills – the so-called Yorba Linda trend – that produced a 5.4 quake last July. The region is close to the Chino and Elsinore fault zones.

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Personal note - Red Cross conducted roll calls on the CLARA repeater, and I texted with Brian T. about the event.

That night I refilled my gas tank, recharged a redundant portable battery and filled up a couple jugs in the garage with water. However, The Big One didn't happen the next morning. ;-(

Super-CPR Day Comms Help

I helped at the "Super CPR Day" with the Orange County Red Cross today, held at the Anaheim Stadium.
An estimated 2000 people will attend the event and get certified in Adult CPR and Basic First Aid for about $5 per class.
Our 'Comms' group provided radio coordination among the different stations and functions from early morning to early afternoon.

Psychological First Aid Class

I took a very interesting and informative Red Cross class on Psychological First Aid, which is "the practice of recognizing and responding to people who need help because they are feeling stress, resulting from the disaster situations within which they find themselves."

Stress Reactions include a wide range of feelings, thoughts, physical effects, behaviors, and spiritual responses in both adults and children.

First Aid Actions include: making a connection, helping people be safe, being kind calm & compassionate, meeting basic needs, listening, giving realistic assurance, encouraging good coping, helping people connect, giving accurate & timely information, making a DMH referral, ending the conversation, and taking care of yourself.

TT