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Northeast 3.3A.5

Improve radio compatibility - Resolve and simplify radio frequency use authorization and licensing processes for all agencies (local, state, federal and Tribal); this issue needs recognition and action at the national level.

Last Modified
Thursday, August 28, 2014 02:00 PM by larry

Scope

National

Lead

NWCG & EACG

Other Collaborators

DOI, FEMA, IAFC, USFS, Wildland and Structural Fire Departments, NASF, NAASF, NE RSC, Tribes, & Compacts

Implementation Timeframe

Short Term (0-2 years)

Notes/Activity

Supplemental Information: The states' forestry agencies are being driven to convert to the 800 MHz system. The work-around to fix this is going to require significant funding from states and federal agencies. This is an interagency issue, and should be addressed by the EACG.