Treasure Valley

[whisper16]

Hi Guys

I'm new to the Treasure Valley, living in Star. I understand that most law enforcement is encrypted in the area, however I'm wondering what talkgroups/frequencies I should program to listen to fire and medics throughout the valley.

Which agencies handle large wild land fires?

Thanks, Scott

 

[safetypro79]

Welcome Scott other than this winter the weather is great....

We have been her 16 years from Alaska.

Yes correct, only a few LE are unencrypted (4) check RRdatabase for various TG's it's been updated

BLM, ID Dept of Lands and affected counties/cities respond to wildfires . Adjacent counties PS ( except CC all LE is encrypted) are UHF/VHF. but reception is of course dependent on your radio, antenna and location.

 

[whisper16]

Thanks for your reply. I keep reading that this is the worst winter in thirty years. Hopefully it will be another 30 till we get a winter like this.

I wasn't receiving any Ada County fire traffic, but it's working now just needed to update the database. Can you give me a breakdown on engine numbers in Ada County? I've seen that the Star engine is 51, what about the rest of the county?

 

[safetypro79]

Best to check Boise FD

Webpage, that may give you a idea of engines, Trucks, etc

 

[KE6ALV]

I wish Ada County fire was still simulcast on VHF.