19 June - Kearny River Fire Observations
Well, I got a delivery run to the Ray mine today, so I have some answers for you
Here is the tech data from today’s observations:
Frequencies:
123.125MHz - Air-to-Air; Air Attack-4QS, HT-740, DPS Ranger-58
151.175MHz - ASFD - TAC-5
151.415MHz - ASFD Fire
154.935MHz - Flight Following; Air Attack-4QS
159.240MHz - ASFD - TAC-3
159.285MHz - ASFD - TAC-4
159.330MHz - ASFD - TAC-1
159.450MHz - ASFD - TAC-2
163.100MHz - Helicopter "Deck"; Ranger-58, Heli-Base
166.675MHz - Air-to-Ground, Air Attack-4QS, Ranger-58
169.150MHz - Simulcast of 123.125mhz
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Participants:
Heli-Tanker-740 - Returned to Marana
Air Attack-4QS - Returned to Marana (Last shift on this fire)
DPS Ranger-58 - Returned to Heli Deck at Kearny High School
Globe Crew
Unidentified Railroad Train - aka "Water Train"
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Comments:
HT-740 laid out retardent lines.
Ranger-58 conducted water bucket work against fire hot-spots.
The Water Train fought the fire with hoses against several piles of railroad ties on fire, located near the tunnel.
SEATs are launching at 7am on the 20th.
Base Camp, aka Fire Camp, is located at the Kearny High School
Thanks,
FLANO