ICS-214 Unit Log. 2.3.a. Details of personnel rotation need to be documented (Unit Logs to be retained on file by individual fire agency). If both the emergency apparatus and the personnel need replacement, the resources will be released and a new resource will be ordered. EXHIBIT “D” COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES It shall be the responsibility of the agency sending mutual aid resources to ensure that those resources have adequate communications capabilities. Adequate communications capability is defined as VHF Highband radios with a minimum of 240 channels and pre-programmed with the most current FIRESCOPE STATEWIDE FREQUENCY CHANNEL PLAN. Emergency apparatus used for mutual aid will have a mobile VHF Highband radio (powered by the emergency apparatus battery and connected to an external antenna) and a minimum of one portable VHF Highband radio. The VHF Highband portable radio should be capable of being operated by alkaline batteries. Strike Team/Task Force Leaders: In addition to the communications capability required for emergency apparatus, Strike Team/Task Force Leaders are encouraged to respond with a conventional 800 MHz radio pre-programmed with the 800 MHz mutual aid channels as identified in FIRESCOPE STATEWIDE FREQUENCY CHANNEL PLAN. For Narrowband Radios: On January 1, 2013, all public safety and business industrial land mobile radio systems operating in the 150-512 MHz radio bands must cease operating using 25 kHz efficiency technology, and begin operating using at least 12.5 kHz efficiency technology. This deadline is the result of an FCC effort that began almost two decades ago to ensure more efficient use of the spectrum and greater spectrum access for public safety and non-public safety users. Migration to 12.5 kHz efficiency technology (once referred to as Refarming, but now referred to as Narrowbanding) will allow the creation of additional channel capacity within the same radio spectrum, and support more users. After January 1, 2013, licensees not operating at 12.5 KHz efficiency will be in violation of the Commission's rules and could be subject to FCC enforcement action, which may include admonishment, monetary fines, or loss of license. Agencies shall ensure that local radio channels are not utilized outside of the agency’s licensed area of operation. Agencies should provide a minimum of 4 hours of annual basic radio training for Division Supervisors, Strike Team Leaders, and single resource leader positions. EXHIBIT “E” ICS TACTICAL WATER TENDER, EQUIP...
ICS-214 Unit Log. 2.3.a. Details of personnel rotation need to be documented (Unit Logs to be retained on file by individual fire agency). If both the emergency apparatus and the personnel need replacement, the resources will be released and a new resource will be ordered. EXHIBIT “D” COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES It shall be the responsibility of the agency sending mutual aid resources to ensure that those resources have adequate communications capabilities. Adequate communications capability is defined as VHF Highband radios with a minimum of 240 channels and pre-programmed with the most current FIRESCOPE STATEWIDE FREQUENCY CHANNEL PLAN contained in the FIRESCOPE Field Operations Guide (FOG), ICS 420-1, Appendix A. Emergency apparatus used for mutual aid will have a mobile VHF Highband radio (powered by the emergency apparatus battery and connected to an external antenna) and a minimum of one portable VHF Highband radio. The VHF Highband portable radio should be capable of being operated by alkaline batteries. Strike Team/Task Force Leaders. In addition to the communications capability required for emergency apparatus, Strike Team/Task Force Leaders are encouraged to respond with a conventional 800 MHz radio pre-programmed with the 800 MHz mutual aid channels as identified in FIRESCOPE STATEWIDE FREQUENCY CHANNEL PLAN. Agencies shall ensure that local radio channels are not utilized outside of the agency‟s licensed area of operation. Agencies should provide a minimum of 4 hours of annual basic radio training for Division Supervisors, Strike Team Leaders, and single resource leader positions. EXHIBIT “E” ICS TACTICAL WATER TENDER, EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE The purpose of this Exhibit is to identify the minimum standards that California Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System Agencies should follow in regard to their use of tactical water tender, equipment, personnel, and training standards for mutual aid and/or CFAA reimbursable responses. The State of California or the Federal Fire Agency tactical water tender has a number of features that enhance its capability to operate on narrow, steep or unimproved roads to allow the efficient distribution of water. The minimum features of the tactical water tender are: • Short wheelbase • High ground clearance • High angle-of-approach & departure • Engine unit # on roof • The tactical water tender must be equipped with baffles that reduce the shifting of the water load. • The fire pump a...
ICS-214 Unit Log. Like the Divisional Assignment, CoCERN Command should utilize this form in a dual fashion. First, use the 214 to keep track of all assignments given to BHDRTs and second, instruct BHDRT Leaders to utilize this form to clearly track all activities in the field.
