Wildfire Frequencies

[fast2okc]

I have created a temporary category for wildfire related frequencies on the Oklahoma State Page. It seems this condition may be with us for a while.

Any additions or comments would be welcomed.

--Fast2okc

 

[K5MAR]

Outstanding! Thanks F2!

Mark S.

 

[peterjmag]

that's great! Thanks Fast2!


P.J. Maguire

 

[car2back]

sweet! thanks FAST2!

 

[nd5y]

You guys should also be searching the VHF air band.
They have been using several freqs from about 122 - 128 Mhz in different areas here in TX.

 

[K5MAR]

Just found a link on the Ok. Dept. of Ag. website to aerial fire operations that has a map of the fire zones along with the contact frequencies for air operations in those areas. It's aimed at media aerial work to insure safety.

Aviation Frequency Zones

Be careful and stay safe!
Mark S.

 

[peterjmag]

Good job Mark! Now we can add some more confirmed freqs to our wildfire list. Thanks...


P.J. Maguire

 

[Gilligan]

USDA Forest Service
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/

I saw these guys at Wal-Mart the other day. They had two "transport" trucks (I say transport because they looked like they just carried people) and one pickup truck. The designations were "Eagle Lake", "Hat Creek", and I guess the division or squad was "LNF-C2". The trucks were green and white and they guys had green uniforms. I would guess the antennas to be UHF, nothing large enough for VHF, not even a quarter-wave 18 inch for 162-174. I was hoping they would chat car-to-car when they left, but nothing was heard with Close Call.

 

[CommShrek]

There's a large wildland fire near Bristow in Creek County right now. I can hear 2 firefighting aircraft talking to each other on 123.025 very clear in Tulsa. Sounds like they are coordinating and planning their drops and then making them and circling around for multiple passes. Interesting, thought I'd pass it on to you all.

 

[peterjmag]

I wonder why they would be using 123.025 since that is used by Saint Francis Life Flight here in Tulsa. ohh well, good scanning TB!


P.J. Maguire

 

[K5MAR]

Just FYI, I've been hearing some car to car traffic on 159.450 MHz late in the evening here in Stillwater. It appears that some of the visiting fire teams are staying in Stillwater and have been talking to each other on their way in at night. Nothing of significance, just idle conversation. Getting a PL reading of 118.8 on my Pro-92, which is probably false.

Mark S.

 

[harriskwtvcom]

123.02 is a "generic" air-to-air frquency that many helicopters use to communicate to one another. For example, PD's Air One, Ranger 9, and Chopper 4 will regularly talk to each other on 123.02 during certain events so everybody will be able to stay out of one another's way--in addition to regular chit-chat.

 

[unit442]

the 159.450 is the forestry channel and is used in se ok district for the air to ground fire fighter contact for water drops,,temp channel usage during the fire danger period
question? can anyone tell me what the term "input" means on the frequencies ?? Trying to set up a new fire radio

 

[mam1081]

Input generally refers to the "Input" frequency of a repeater. The repeater (in a high location with a good antenna) listens on the "input" freq, and transmits what it hears on the "RX" or "output" freq. When programming a mobile radio, you will need to receive the output of the repeater, and transmit on the input of the repeater, assuming you are allowed to use that repeater.

 

[K5MAR]

Fires near Stillwater

Two grass fires working near Stillwater, one northwest of town, west of Lake McMurtry (actually in Noble County); and one southwest of Stillwater. Active agencies include SFD, Perry FD, Perkins-Iowa Tribal FD, Rock Township VFD, Coyle VFD, and possible some Alabama Forestry units. Active freqs are State Fire - 154.130 MHz, and Alabama Forestry - 159.285 MHz.

Payne County deputy advising the fire southwest of Stillwater has no obvious ignition cause. Hmmmm

Mark S.

 

[peterjmag]

122.925 as well as 168.3 and 168.65 are being heard with no static here in east Tulsa. Wow this is just as exciting as Skywarn!


P.J. Maguire

 

[peterjmag]

I am now hearing activity on (123.025) Thanks TB!


P.J. Maguire

 

[K5MAR]

We had quite a crew working the fire northwest of Stillwater. Including a Chinook and a Blackhawk helicopter and a Forest Service aerial tanker. Traffic head on 159.285 (CSQ) was North Carolina Forest Service with some dozers and wildfire crews. They are staying at the local Best Western tonight.

Mark S.

 

[TeRayCodA]

Thanks!
Those freqs came in REAL handy here south of Muskogee about a week ago,helicopters,and even a
P-3 Orion aircraft.

 

[SignalSweeper]

Today was very busy in the Owasso area. Multiple fires were worked within 5 miles of the house. Thanks to the brave men & women firefighters from all the different departments and agencies, none got closer than a couple of miles. Plus don't let me forget about the many different law enforcement agencies and reserve officers that were involved with the evacuation, traffic control, and manhunt for the suspected person or persons who may have set these fires. God speed you in your task to bringing the responsible party to justice.

I know I will probably leave en agency out, but here are some of the ones that I was able to ID:
Owasso, Turley, Sperry, Colllinsvile (Municipal & Rural), Skiatook, Tulsa, Ramona, Limestone, Black Dog, and at least one helicopter tanker (didn't catch any air to ground traffic, I saw it skimming the trees around 96th St N & Memorial).

Law enforcement included:
Owasso, Sperry, Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, OHP, Collinsville, Rogers County Sheriff's Office, and Washington County Sheriff's Office.

I am sure I failed to mention someone. What I want to make sure I don't fail to do is express my deepest appreciation to all the brave men & women who risk their life and limb to protect their neighbors. Again, Thank You.