KCMO Fire department operations question.

[AB5ID]

As I listen to KCFD dispatch, I noticed they send almost all calls to A3 and A4. Is A5-A10 reserved for larger scale events. When is A5-A10 used?

Thanks!

 

[hkrharry]

This is from the then FD PIO in 2011:


All missions within KCFD, such as EMS, Fire, HazMat, and Rescue, have been integrated into one radio system.

KCFD Communications will now dispatch everything over A-1 Primary
Companies will be informed as to what channel to respond on.

A-3 and A-4 will be used primarily for calls involving a minimal amount of companies or radio transmission.

A-5 thru A-10 will be our TAC channels for fire ground operations, technical rescues or scenarios involving large scale or multiple companies.

This is a rather condensed explanation.
Thanks, Joe V.

Joseph Vitale
Battalion Chief
Public Information Officer

 

[hkrharry]

Also, A-10 is usually used for Fire Watches and Large Events like Boat & Auto shows.

 

[PVPD730]

A3 is used for calls North of 31st St and everything in the Northland. A4 is everything South of 31st St. A2 is used for non-emergency traffic (units clearing calls/returning to quarters, non-emergency EMS transfers, etc).