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Don't set off the EMER button of the portable radio you just lifted.

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It tends to piss off the on duty crew.

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But it's so bright and orangy looking.....it just has to be pressed!

I knew that little button had a good use somewhere!

What does EMER stand for?

The EMER button is on most radios today. In most cases it's an orange button. When pushed it transmits an emergency signal to the dedicated dispatch center. The dispatcher receives the ESN (a identification number) number and thru a data base can identify the person that the radio is assigned to. Firefighters and Police officers use this system when there in trouble. These smart individuals pushed the button on the radio and set off the alarms in dispatch. Dispatch realized they had an emer activation from a radio that wasn't assigned to a call. They called the station to see what the problem was.

Ya, I understand what the button is for but what I am curious about is what EMER stands for.

EMERgency