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During the fire this morning out in Chestermere, there was no CFR --> CFD communication. When the call when out to CFD units, they were switched to zone C16 and issued a Tac channel of C5. I also heard the radio call to CFR where the dispatcher told them they had C5 to use.
When CFD crews entered the home, their first concern was the roof collapsing in and that was broadcast on C5. Unfortunately, the roof did collapse and a CFR firefighter was inside when it did. According to the PIO report, he was knocked unconcious and had to be rescued by fire crews. Hopefully he is ok and makes a full recovery.
I read the PIO report where they said radio communication between the 2 departments was a problem. Was this due to a technical issue or can the 2 departments truly cannot talk on the same Tac channel?
When CFD crews entered the home, their first concern was the roof collapsing in and that was broadcast on C5. Unfortunately, the roof did collapse and a CFR firefighter was inside when it did. According to the PIO report, he was knocked unconcious and had to be rescued by fire crews. Hopefully he is ok and makes a full recovery.
I read the PIO report where they said radio communication between the 2 departments was a problem. Was this due to a technical issue or can the 2 departments truly cannot talk on the same Tac channel?