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Regional Radio & ITAC Channels: Regional Radio & ITAC channels are dedicated radio frequencies and are assigned based on the geographic location of the event or occurrence. They are used for coordination activity between different agencies in a mutual aid situation. Incidents requiring multi - agency participation are coordinated over these channels by the agency controlling the incident. Radio Dispatch Center: Radio Dispatch Centers may be a Public Safety Answering Point (also known as a 9 -1 -1 Center), a Dispatch Center, or a Fire Alarm Office (FAO), which provides public safety radio and telephone communication services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Radio dispatch centers are required to monitor the appropriate the Regional Radio /ITAC channel at all times. A radio dispatch center may delegate monitoring of the Regional Radio channel based on its scheduled rotation so long as the radio dispatch center has the capability of monitoring the Regional Radio /ITAC channels 24 hours, 7 days a week. Common Language: Common English language will be spoken at all times when using the Regional Radio System. 10 codes and other acronyms must be avoided at all times. Radio communications must be clear and understandable. Long radio transmissions should be avoided when possible. PROTOCOL Regional Radio System may be used, if needed, to allow voice communications between each entity's personnel dealing with an incident. As previously stated in this document, the Regional Radio System is intended for use when immediate information will enhance the safety or effectiveness of personnel dealing with an incident. It is not to be used to transmit mundane information. The purpose of this protocol is to establish a clear method for use of all Regional Radio channels including the ICALL and ITAC and Regional Radio System interoperability radio frequencies. These interoperable radio frequencies replace mutual aid channels and provide greater area -wide coverage. These radio frequencies are to be used in the event of a multi jurisdictional operation requiring the use of a common radio channel. These dedicated radio frequencies are specifically to be used to coordinate incident command activities during disasters or planned multi - jurisdictional events. They are not to be used for routine /day -to -day public safety operations. 16 Attachment number 1 F -5 Page 93