Ever heard of this group?

[west-pac]

This application seems a little odd. BLS non-transport? Public safety freqs? This appears to be an attempt at a business, or social group; more than a public safety entity.

ULS Application - Public Safety Pool, Conventional - 0009683465 - Shields Under Fire Incorporated

https://shieldsunderfire.org/

 

[RaleighGuy]

Looks like a legit group of Chaplains trying to help out public safety/first responders. But they appear not to be well organized as the application was denied due to lack of frequency coordination.

 

[kb5udf]

Found this write up:

First responders show support for firefighter battling cancer

LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. – A firefighting mom is battling the blaze of stage four breast cancer, and a group dedicated to supporting first responders threw her a surprise showing of encouragement Sunday. Up

www.abc57.com

 

[mmckenna]

Rejected due to lack of frequency coordination. Sounds like they attempted to fill it out on their own without really understanding the processes involved.
Easy fix, but coordination isn't free.

 

[west-pac]

Found this write up:

First responders show support for firefighter battling cancer

LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. – A firefighting mom is battling the blaze of stage four breast cancer, and a group dedicated to supporting first responders threw her a surprise showing of encouragement Sunday. Up

www.abc57.com

From that write-up, it says 'Shields under fire' is an initiative within the Mongo VFD. That write-up said nothing at all about chaplins; or that Shields Under Fire is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit business.

I still question why a non-profit chaplin business (said very loosely) who operates statewide in Indiana and Michigan (according to their "District Map" images 'borrowed' from state-owned websites) needs a radio license for Lagrange Co Fire/EMS Disp, Statewide VHF Fire Mutual Aid, and the Mongo VFD Fireground channel. The Mongo VFD already has a valid, identical radio license.

FCC Callsign WPKA627 (MONGO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC)

FCC Callsign WPKA627 (MONGO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INC)

www.radioreference.com

The FCC application said Shields Under Fire is a BLS non-transport provider. Nowhere on their website did I see anything about them providing BLS medical service to anyone, anywhere. That was likely added as a reason why they want a license for public safety frequencies.


Let's get real, the Patriot Guard Riders, and The Freedom Riders (motorcycle groups) also participate in every public safety and military funeral. You suppose that's a valid reason for them to have access to SAFE-T, or ANY county's public safety frequencies?

Hypothetically, if ABC & Sons Chaplin service specializes in commercial airline pilot funerals, you suppose the FCC will give them a license for airband frequencies?

 

[217]

BLS non-transport is a certified EMT in a pickup truck. One third of the county is Amish. Maybe someone will come along and help these volunteer firemen on getting a license.

 

[west-pac]

BLS non-transport is a certified EMT in a pickup truck.

That's simply not true. Here is a list of required equipment a BLS non-transport vehicle must have; of note, an AED is required.

https://www.in.gov/dhs/files/bls_non_list.pdf