


NLEEC: Primarily used by law enforcement agencies for mutual operations. For further information and/or obtain authorization for its use contact the Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs (WSAFC). For further information and/or to obtain authorization for its use contact the EMD Telecommunications Section at: 253.512.7036 or e-mail Robert Purdom at Primarily used by fire departments and districts for coordinating operations between fire-fighting units. Authorization for all federal, state, local and private entities actively involved in SAR operations or training can be found at SAR Frequency Authorization Letter (PDF). Can only be employed in the simplex mode via mobile and/or handheld equipment. For further information and/or obtain authorization for its use contact the EMD Telecommunications Section at: 253.512.7036 or e-mail Robert Purdom at Primarily used by Search and Rescue organizations for coordinating operations between SAR units. OSCCR can only be employed in the simplex mode via mobile and/or handheld equipment. OSCCR: Primarily used by public-safety agencies, "on-scene" at an event/incident, for command and coordination of activities between agencies. Medical Emergency Delivery Network (MEDNET) Hospital Emergency Administrative Radio (HEAR) National Law Enforcement Emergency Channel (NLEEC) Washington State Fire Chiefs Association (WSFCA) State Fire Control Channel - REDNET/FIRECOM Washington State Emergency Management Division (EMD) On-Scene Command and Coordination (OSCCR) Approval and authorization by the agency identified is needed prior to being used. The following frequencies are identified for the use as stated. The Emergency Management Division also has access for emergency purposes, to VHF systems operated by the Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For EMD purposes, this net is to be used as a secondary capability for communicating with local jurisdictions and deployed National Guard units. It is also used by the guard for interstate communications with other National Guard units. State Area Command (STARC) net, an HF system primarily used by the Washington National Guard for intra-state emergency communications between Headquarters, STARC in Camp Murray and each Army/Air National Guard armory/station. An FNARS HF transmitter/receiver, a 1000 Watt Collins radio, was installed by FEMA in the State EOC. For EMD purposes, this net is used as a secondary capability for communicating with FEMA Region X and MERS Operations located in Bothell, Washington.įEMA National Radio System (FNARS), an HF system primarily used by FEMA for inter and intra-state communications between FEMA Headquarters, FEMA regions and the States during national and/or regional emergencies, particularly when land line systems are impaired or restricted.

Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS), The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Operations Net, a VHF high-band system primarily used by FEMA MERS for communicating with FEMA personnel. Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants.

