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    Common Abbreviations

    It seems most members are using abbreviations when describing things. Like some here, Im not very familiar with all the abbreviations
    Would you guys mind adding some common abbreviations that you use. Ie.

    HLF=Head light Flasher
    TLF=Tail light flasher
    RVM=Rear view mirror
    are the first off the top of my head...

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    HAW - Hide A Way (mainly just used to refer to strobes)
    LAW - LED hide a way
    STT - stop / tail / turn
    BTT - brake / tail / turn
    C3 - Code 3
    FS - for sale OR Fed. Sig.
    SOS - Sound Off Signal
    WTT - want to trade
    WTB - want to buy
    CHMSL - center high mount stop light (third breaklight)
    SHTF - $hit hit the fan
    FU - FU :twisted:
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    LODD = Line Of Duty Death
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    DRT dead right there

    FTD fixin to die

    LOLNAD Little Old Lady No apparent Distress

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    I mean install related terms.
    Thanks Newberry13

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    LP Bracket - License Plate bracket!
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    PAR - Parabolic Aluminumized Reflector . . . the number after it refers to the size of the lighthead in 1/8" incriments.
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by Respondcode3
    DRT dead right there

    FTD fixin to die

    LOLNAD Little Old Lady No apparent Distress
    TDTL - Too Dumb To Live

    LOLFDGB - Little Old Lady Fall Down, Go Boom!

    Canary - The cop that drives past the fire truck and ambulance, into the hot zone of a haz-mat scene! :twisted: :lol: :mrgreen:
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by Newberry13
    PAR - Parabolic Aluminumized Reflector . . . the number after it refers to the size of the lighthead in millimeters

    Milimeters? U sure bout that?

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by cory y
    Quote Originally Posted by Newberry13
    PAR - Parabolic Aluminumized Reflector . . . the number after it refers to the size of the lighthead in millimeters

    Milimeters? U sure bout that?

    If it were milimeters then par 36s would be 3.6 cm high... or 1.4 inches tall.

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Sorry, fixed accordingly.
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by Newberry13
    Quote Originally Posted by Respondcode3
    DRT dead right there

    FTD fixin to die

    LOLNAD Little Old Lady No apparent Distress
    TDTL - Too Dumb To Live

    LOLFDGB - Little Old Lady Fall Down, Go Boom!

    Canary - The cop that drives past the fire truck and ambulance, into the hot zone of a haz-mat scene! :twisted: :lol: :mrgreen:

    :shock: :lol:

    I don't know why I find that so damn funny...

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Never heard of the Blue Canary rule for hazmat?

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    GLT - Gun lock timer
    BCM - Body control module
    PTIM - Police / taxi interface module (Chargers)
    TCL - Traffic clearing light
    LA / RA - Left & Right alley
    SWR - Short wave radio
    VHF - Very high frequency
    UHF - Ultra high frequency
    LRCO - Left, right, center out (directional)
    DBS - Dual battery system
    MCO - Master cut-off
    EVM - EVModules (what? by now, everyone knows what EVM is!)
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by NPS Ranger
    Never heard of the Blue Canary rule for hazmat?
    FD/EMA “Rule of Thumb” -- stage upwind far enough away that you can cover the entire scene with your thumb. You always have your thumb with you.

    Cop “Rule of Donut Hole” - back off until you can see the entire scene through the hole in your donut. If you keep having to brush powdered sugar off your uniform shirt, move upwind. You always have a donut with you, or you can buy a pack of 6 training aids at the gas station for $1.99.

    "Copological indicators" (be careful how you spell that):
    1) Cop still standing/stripe on uniform pants still vertical = scene is non-toxic.
    2) Cop car still running = scene is not oxygen deficient.
    3) Paint/decals still on cop car = material is non-corrosive.
    4) Cop car is not glowing = material is non-radioactive.
    5) Cop igniting road flares = material is non-flammable/non-explosive.
    6) Cop unconscious/stripe on uniform pants is horizontal = don SCBA & stage 100 yards upwind.
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by medic102
    I mean install related terms.
    Thanks Newberry13
    Guys, INSTALL related abbreviations.
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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    Quote Originally Posted by EVModules
    SWR - Short wave radio
    Also:
    SWR - Standing Wave Ratio

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    TA = traffic arrow
    AL = alley lights

    I'm sure there are plenty more I could throw out there, but I'm having a brain fart right now.

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    Re: Common Abbreviations

    1/4 wave- 1/4 wavelength when refering to Radio antennas.. i.e VHF high band (150-160) 1/4 wave is 18-19"

    5/8 wave- 5/8 wavelength when refering to radio antennas.. Normally has a 39" whip that is base loded(coil in base)
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    Lets keep this thread going, I plan to make a content page with all of this information organized and easy to search.

    There will most likely be two sections, one for common shorthand/abbreviations, and one related to emergency related equipment and personnel.

    For now, just load it all in this thread.

    I would also like to put together a page for terms with definitions.

    All of this is an effort to organize our resources so we have a single place to reference when member asks what the difference between passive and ballasted bars is. With all of the information that this community's members have, we could make one great knowledgebase.

    -Thanks

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    What does (W/) mean? I've seen it posted a few times.
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    T/A - Traffic advisor
    A/s - Arrow Stick
    SL - Spot light
    MSL - Motorized Spot Light
    KKK - (Federal Specifications for the Star Of Life Ambulance.)
    NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency
    TR - Trunk Release
    SS - (Usually) Smart Siren
    ALS - Advanced Life Support
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    Quote Originally Posted by Newberry13 View Post
    TDTL - Too Dumb To Live
    LOLFDGB - Little Old Lady Fall Down, Go Boom!

    Canary - The cop that drives past the fire truck and ambulance, into the hot zone of a haz-mat scene! :twisted: :lol: :mrgreen:
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