Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Procedure 1 PURPOSE

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1 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization 1 PURPOSE Page 1 of The purpose of this policy is to guide users in basic radio channel utilization making them aware of the general characteristics and use of each. 2 SOPE 2.1 The scope of this procedure applies to all Department members. 3 REDITTION REFERENE POLIY 4.1 HNNEL UTILIZTION GUIDELINES 4.2 hannel 1 FIRE 1 Main/Dispatch hannel Repeated hannel This channel is the main dispatch channel for LDFM and shall be utilized for normal communications between operating units and the communication center. ll units and stations not assigned to a tactical operations channel shall monitor this channel. dvantages: llows low wattage radios within range to cover great distances with increased power. Portable and Mobile radios must have the ability to reach a repeater receive antenna. dditional radio equipment increases the chance for problems in the system.

2 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 2 of 9 hannel 2 FIRE 1D Direct for Fire 1 hannel 3 FIRE 3 hannel Repeated hannel hannel 4 FIRE 3D Direct for Fire 3 hannel 5 FIRE 5 - dministrative- Special Events-Training hannel Simplex hannel dvantages: llows a unit to reach others in the localized area when repeater cannot be reached. Portable or mobile transmissions to other portables and mobiles are limited to short distances and are dependent upon radio wattage and terrain. Dispatch cannot normally monitor direct channels. This channel is normally utilized as the primary tactical operations channel for incidents in Lawrence and in the North of Road N700. Same as - hannel 1 Same as - hannel 2 This channel is normally assigned for administrative purposes, special events and training. It can also be utilized as a tactical operations channel with direct channel limitations. Portable or mobile transmissions to other portables and mobiles are limited to short distances and are dependent upon radio wattage and terrain. Dispatch N monitor if within range of tower.

3 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 3 of 9 hannel 6 FIRE 6 aldwin/southern Douglas hannel Repeated hannel hannel 7 FIRE 6D Direct for Fire 6 hannel 8 FIRE 8 Fire hannel Simplex hannel hannel 9 FIRE 9 (Lecompton/Northwestern Douglas ) Repeated hannel hannel 10 FIRE 9D (Lecompton/Northwestern Douglas ) Direct for FIRE 9 hannel 11 FIRE 11 (Eudora/Northeastern Douglas ) Repeated hannel This channel is normally utilized as the primary tactical operations channel for incidents in the county generally South of Road N700. Same as - hannel 1 Same as - hannel 2 This channel is normally assigned for incident tactical coordination with mutual aid resources that have the channel. This hannel is utilized for communications with air ambulances. Same as - hannel 2 This channel is normally utilized as the primary tactical channel for incidents in Lecompton/Northwestern Douglas. Same as - hannel 1 Same as - hannel 2 This channel is normally be utilized as the primary tactical channel for incidents in Eudora/Northeastern Douglas. Same as - hannel 1

4 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 4 of 9 hannel 12 FIRE 11D (Eudora/Northeastern Douglas ) Direct for FIRE 11 hannel 13 EO 1 Main/Dispatch hannel DG O FD s and EMS (except Lawrence) Repeated hannel hannel 14 EO 3 aldwin/southern Douglas hannel DG O FD s and EMS (except Lawrence) Repeated hannel hannel 15 EO 5 (Lecompton rea-western Douglas ) hannel DG O FD s and EMS (except Lawrence) Repeated hannel hannel 16 EO 7 (Eudora/Eastern Douglas ) hannel DG O FD s and EMS (except Lawrence) Repeated hannel Same as - hannel 2 This channel is the main dispatch channel for all Fire Departments and EMS agencies in Douglas except Lawrence. Same as - hannel 1 This channel is normally utilized by county fire departments and EMS agencies as the primary tactical channel for incidents in aldwin/southern Douglas. Same as - hannel 1 This channel is normally be utilized by county fire departments and EMS agencies as the primary tactical channel for incidents in Northwest Douglas. Same as - hannel 1 This channel is normally be utilized by county fire departments and EMS agencies as the primary tactical channel for incidents in Eudora, Northeastern Douglas. Same as - hannel 1

5 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 5 of 9 hannel 1 LFM1 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 2 GOM1 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 3 GOM2 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 4 GOM3 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 5 GOM4 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 6 GOM5 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 7 GOM6 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 8 GOM8 Trunked Repeated hannel This channel is the main channel for LDFM on the trunked radio system. This channel is normally assigned for events and training. It can also be utilized as tactical operations channel. dvantages: llows low wattage radios within range to cover great distances with increased power. Portable and Mobile radios must have the ability to reach a repeater receive antenna. dditional radio equipment increases the chance for problems in the system. There is no direct capabilities a user out of range must select an alternate channel. Tactical Incident hannel used by Law Enforcement. Same as - hannel 1 Event hannel used by public safety agencies. Same as - hannel 1 Information hannel used by Law Enforcement. Same as - hannel 1 Event hannel used by public safety agencies. Same as - hannel 1 Tactical Incident hannel used by Law Enforcement. Same as - hannel 1 Event hannel used by public safety agencies. Same as - hannel 1 Interoperability hannel used by public safety and public works agencies. Same as - hannel 1

6 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 6 of 9 hannel 9 LO-DGS1 Trunked Repeated hannel hannel 10 LO-KUP1 Trunked Repeated hannel LISTEN ONLY This channel is the main channel for Law Enforcement (except KU) on the trunked radio system. Same as - hannel 1 LISTEN ONLY This channel is the main channel for KU Public Safety on the trunked radio system. Same as - hannel 1 hannel 1 8LL90 National Interoperability all Repeated hannel LLING channel for MHz national interoperability channels. This is a call in channel for units to contact a local communications center or incident commander. s you approach the incident scene, attempt to make contact. If get no response, try the direct mode. In Kansas these channels are available on the Kansas Statewide Interoperable ommunication System (KSIS). KSIS utilizes over 80 tower sites across the state. dvantages: llows low wattage radios within range to cover great distances with increased power. Portable and Mobile radios must have the ability to reach a repeater receive antenna. dditional radio equipment increases the chance for problems in the system. llows interoperable communications with any unit that can patch to this channel or has it programed in radio. Designed to be used for mutual aid nationwide by all public safety disciplines.

7 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 7 of 9 hannel 2 8LL90D 8LL90 Direct hannel 3 8T91 Repeated hannel National Interoperability hannel 4 8T91D 8T91 Direct hannel 5 8T92 Repeated hannel National Interoperability hannel 6 8T92D 8T92 Direct hannel 7 8T93 Repeated hannel National Interoperability hannel 8 8T93D 8T93 Direct hannel 9 8T94 Repeated hannel National Interoperability hannel dvantages: llows a unit to reach others in the localized area when repeater cannot be reached. Portable or mobile transmissions to other portables and mobiles are limited to short distances and are dependent upon radio wattage and terrain. Dispatch centers may not have the ability to monitor. hannel Same as - hannel 1 hannel Same as - hannel 2 hannel Same as - hannel 1 hannel Same as - hannel 2 hannel Same as - hannel 1 hannel Same as - hannel 2 hannel Same as - hannel 1

8 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 8 of 9 hannel 10 8T94D 8T94 Direct hannel 11 RM LL RMIS all hannel hannel 12 RM T1 RMIS hannel hannel 13 RM T3 RMIS hannel hannel 14 RM T3 RMIS hannel hannel 15 RM T4 RMIS hannel hannel Same as - hannel 2 LLING channel for RMIS. This is a call in channel for units to use to request the use of a tactical channel; RM T1, RM T2 etc. This channel is also used for units outside of the region to call on to ask for assistance. RMIS means Regional rea Multi and Integrated System. It is a multi band system consisting of / UHF / MHz ross anded Repeaters. RMIS is a simulcast microwave system utilizing 10 tower sites in the MR region (Greater Kansas ity rea). RMIS Tactical hannels 1. Used for interoperable communications between units on all bands ( & UHF). RMIS Tactical hannels 1. Used for interoperable communications between units on all bands ( & UHF). RMIS Tactical hannel 3. Used for interoperable communications on the MHz band only. RMIS Tactical hannel 4. Used for interoperable communications on the MHz band only.

9 Lawrence-Douglas Fire Medical Radio /hannel Utilization Page 9 of 9 hannel 1 VLL10 Main all hannel Simplex hannel hannel 2 VLL11 Simplex hannel hannel 3 VLL12 Simplex hannel hannel 4 VLL13 Simplex hannel hannel 5 VLL14 Simplex hannel LLING channel for national interoperability channels. This is a call in channel for units to contact a local communications center or incident commander. s you approach the incident scene, attempt to make contact. dvantages: llows a unit to reach others in the localized area. onfigured to always be a simplex or Direct channel Portable or mobile transmissions to other portables and mobiles are limited to short distances and are dependent upon radio wattage and terrain. Dispatch centers may not have the ability to monitor. hannel Same as M - hannel 1 hannel Same as M - hannel 1 hannel Same as M - hannel 1 hannel Same as M - hannel 1