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COMMAND PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANUAL VHF Radio Use 06-08-11 Page 1 0F 3
EOM 203.07
This guideline outlines the three primary VHF radio groups, and their capabilities and radio plans when working with alternatives to the 800 MHz Regional Communications System.
GROUP 1 - NORTH ZONE VHF BACK UP GROUP:
The North Zone fire agencies have established a back up VHF radio plan in the event of the declaration of an “RCS Communication Failure” mode of operation (Ref. EOM 203.06 –RCS Redundancy Modes & Communications Failure). This Group may also be utilized to enhance ongoing incidents or events as necessary. Use of these frequencies shall be coordinated though local Emergency Communications Centers (ECC)
“Group 1” of the North Zone VHF radio fleetmap contains 18 channels that can function as alternate dispatch, command, and tactical channels. The VHF frequencies listed below are locally available to be used at any time deemed necessary:
GROUP 2 - NORTH ZONE INITIAL ATTACK VHF GROUP:
“Group 2” of the North Zone VHF Radio Plan includes commonly used radio frequencies when operating locally on State Responsibility Area (SRA) of Federal Responsibility area (FRA) incidents.
NOTE: Transition to VHF frequencies should occur as early as possible in all cases for those incidents that originate as Local Responsibility Area, and transition to SRA or FRA incidents. In all cases, the use of a single unified communications plan will enhance operations and safety.
GROUP 3 - NORTH ZONE ‘MUTUAL THREAT ZONE’ VHF GROUP:
“Group 3” of the North Zone VHF Radio Plan includes commonly used radio frequencies when operating with other North Zone resources in designated “Mutual Threat Zone” (MTZ) areas
NOTE: Transition to VHF frequencies should occur as early as possible in all cases for those incidents that originate as Local Responsibility Area, and transition to SRA or FRA incidents. In all cases, the use of a single unified communications plan will enhance operations and safety.
· Planning efforts are underway to initiate ALL identified designated Mutual Threat Zone Area incidents on VHF frequencies at time of initial dispatch.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For information on other radio groups and frequencies contained within your VHF radios, please refer to agency provided guides and matrixes.
For information on additional key VHF Interoperable Frequencies, personnel are strongly encouraged to obtain and review the following documents:
· California Emergency Management Agency’s California Interoperability Field Operations Guide (Cal-IFOG).
· United States Department of Homeland Security’s National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG).
· These downloadable documents are available at no charge.