A method and system for managing communication in an emergency communication network is described. The emergency communication network receives a plurality of radio messages from a plurality of channels. The incoming radio messages sometimes overlap in time. Incoming radio messages can be prioritized and played back on the basis of the priority and the time of receipt. In case of overlap of the incoming radio messages in time, the radio message with the highest priority is played first, while the remaining radio messages are stored in a queue. The queue is formed again on the basis of priority. The stored radio messages are played subsequent to the completion of the radio message with the higher priority.