https://www.co.elk.pa.us/images/Planning/Final-Elk-County-CWPP_10_25_17.pdf
- 164 pages - 2017
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Communications
Communications during an event are generally good, especially when Elk
County Emergency Management is on scene. Communications are lacking
when radio systems vary, for example Elk County VFD's use VHF (very
high frequency) radio, while the federal and state agencies use UHF
(ultra-high frequency) 800mHz radios. This prevents VFD's from
communicating with federal and state responders via radio. Many
responders are dependent upon cell phone networks, which can be poor
in some areas of the county.
[dont think they have a clue what they are talking about - which
throws all the info in this report into doubt] -
https://www.radioreference.com/db/browse/ctid/2264 - elk county FDs
use UHF - the feds and state use VHF - entirely backwards from what
this plan/report states - and UHF is not the same as 800 - does it
matter? - maybe not - but it is backwards
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Code 4: Fire danger has reached a rating of very high, and many
wildfires can be expected with some difficulty in controlling and
extinguishing them. Fire towers may be manned and the air recon plane
may make at least one or two trips. District staff members will be in
assigned areas checking on smoke or responding to reports of
wildfires, radio contact will be constant with the district office,
and the airtanker will be used when needed. On weekends a designated
crew may work in their areas of responsibility and may be supplemented
by stand-by crews. Three fire towers may be manned, the air recon
plane may make at least one or two trips, and the airtanker will be
used as needed. If needed the specialized fire crew or local wardens
with crews will be activated and used.
[exactly who works on the weekends?]
[another question - after looking thru the 164 page document - lets
ask - how many people does State Forestry have on the payroll? - are
half of them VFD members? - is there massive double counting of
available fire resources in the county ? - just wondering ]
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