When should a unit include an ETA in response to a 900 code?

When should a unit include an ETA in response to a 900 code?

• A. Always.
• B. Only for emergencies.
• C. Never.
• D. If applicable.

Answer: (D)

ETAs belong in radio transmissions when they actually help coordinate the response. Sharing an estimated time of arrival is useful for planning staging, allocating additional units, and managing safety, but only if you can provide a reliable estimate and it will affect how the call is handled. If you’re able to gauge a reasonable arrival time based on distance, traffic, and conditions, pass that along. If the time isn’t known, or if giving an ETA would not aid the operation, it’s better to omit it. That’s why the best choice is to include an ETA if applicable.

ETAs belong in radio transmissions when they actually help coordinate the response. Sharing an estimated time of arrival is useful for planning staging, allocating additional units, and managing safety, but only if you can provide a reliable estimate and it will affect how the call is handled. If you’re able to gauge a reasonable arrival time based on distance, traffic, and conditions, pass that along. If the time isn’t known, or if giving an ETA would not aid the operation, it’s better to omit it. That’s why the best choice is to include an ETA if applicable.