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Home My WebLink About12- Gallatin County Emergency Management Plan, Annex B: Communications, 2012 update, redacted Emergency • Management so? . Plan ��cy•. 1883,..e �jN CO. 0 = � e �F OF 340�°S • lcoW" op MANHATTAN,FIONTA Alt AM ati HEART OF THE GAIlATflF'ALLEY �� FT H� 0 +V �75,;-�--w A O t� For • • Belgrade, Bozeman, n, Three Forks, West rCO wQ'� Yellowstone and unincorporated Gallatin County COUNTY Gh t • • 11111 ILE • • � r The Communications Annex describes the communications network (voice, data, and alerting) in Gallatin County. Gallatin County 911 Communications and Gallatin County Emergency Management are the -MAU _ primary agencies responsible for this function. This annex describes the communications capabilities Gallatin County on a routine basis as well as our redundancies. Our everyday systems are designed to be resilient from failures, however we recognize that despite the best design failures will occur. To address this Gallatin County has backup plans such as using portable repeaters and amateur ' radio operators. - r t We recognize that our communications systems are constantly changing. At the time of the 2012 revision several changes were underway. All changes will be addressed in the next revision of this annex. �41 Mork an Patrick Lonergan, Director Gallatin County Emergency Management °EG • • • • • APPROVAL & IMPLEMENTATION ANNEX B: COMMUNICATIONS This annex is hereby approved. This annex is effective immediately and supersedes all previous editions. Date Date Date Date Date Date Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B2 RECORD OF CHANGES ANNEX B: COMMUNICATIONS rl Fi Date of Date Entered Change Entered Change 1 04/19/2012 04/26/2012 Updated Network Diagram 2 4/19/2012 4/26/2012 Added GETS & WPS � , 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B3 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PRIMARY AGENCIES.................................................................. B5 II. SUPPORTING AGENCIES............................................................ B5 III. AUTHORITY A. Federal............................................................................ B5 B. State............................................................................... B5 C. Local...............................................................................B5 IV. PURPOSE................................................................................B5 V. EXPLANATION OF TERMS A. Acronyms.........................................................................B6 B. Definitions........................................................................ B6 VI. SITUATIONS & ASSUMPTIONS A. Situation...........................................................................B6 B. Assumptions.....................................................................B6 VII. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS A. General............................................................................B7 B. Phases of Management....................................................... B7 VIII. ORGANIZATION & ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES A. Organization......................................................................B9 B. Assignment of Responsibilities............................................. B9 IX. Coordination............................................................................. B10 X. Administration and Support........................................................... B11 XI. Annex Development & Maintenance.............................................. B13 ATTACHMENTS A. Communication Diagram..................................................... B14 B. Frequency List...................................................................B15 C. Communications Sites........................................................ B19 D. Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Services (RACES)..B24 E. Fire Service Base Frequencies............................................. B25 F. Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS)......................... B26 G. Government Emergency Telephone Service (LEST) B28 H. Wireless Priority Service (WPS) B29 Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B4 ANNEX B : COMMUNICATIONS Gallatin County Emergency Management, Gallatin County 911 Communications • Gallatin County Fire Protection Agencies, Gallatin County Law Enforcement Agencies A. FEDERAL Name Description Legal B. STATE Name Description Legal C. LOCAL Name Description Legal IV. PURPOSE,-a This annex provides information about our communications equipment and capabilities available during emergency operations. Our entire communications system is discussed and procedures for its use are outlined in the annex. Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B5 V. EXPLANATION OF TERMS A. ACRONYMS CATV Cable TV COG Council of Government EAS Emergency Alert System EMP Electromagnetic Pulse FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GCCC Gallatin County Coordination Center IC Incident Commander JIC Joint Information Center NIMS National Incident Management System NRF National Response Framework SOC State Operations Center SOP Standard Operating Procedures B. DEFINITIONS Local Computer Network Local, Metropolitan, or Wide-Area Networks. State Warning Point Warning Point for the state operated by the SOC. A. SITUATION 1) As noted in the general situation statement in the basic plan, we are at risk from a number of hazards that could threaten public health and safety and personal and government property. A reliable and interoperable communications system is essential to obtain the most complete information on emergency situations and to coordinate our resources responding to those situations. 2) The 911 Communications Center is staffed on a 24-hour basis. Equipment is available to provide communications necessary for emergency operations. B. ASSUMPTIONS 1) Adequate communications are available for effective and efficient warning, response, and recovery operations. 2) Any number of natural or manmade hazards may neutralize or severely Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B6 reduce the effectiveness of communications currently in place for emergency operations. 3) Additional communications equipment required for emergency operations will be made available from citizens, business, volunteer organizations, and/or other governmental agencies. V-1k,--CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ZZ A. GENERAL - 1) A common operating picture within our jurisdiction and across other jurisdictions provides the framework of our communications capabilities. This framework is made possible by interoperable systems. Extensive communications networks and facilities are in existence throughout Gallatin County to provide coordinated capabilities for the most effective and efficient response and recovery activities. 2) Our existing communications network consisting of telephone, computer, Teletype, and radio facilities will serve to perform the initial and basic communications effort for emergency operations. Landline circuits, when available, will serve as the primary means of communication with other communication systems as back up. 3) During emergency operations, all county/city departments will maintain their existing equipment and procedures for communicating with their field operations units. They will keep the GCCC informed of their operations and status at all times. 4) To meet the increased communications needs created by an emergency, various state and regional agencies, amateur radio operators, and business/industry/volunteer group radio systems will be asked to supplement communications capabilities. These resource capabilities will be requested through local and regional mutual-aid agreements and/or Montana DES, as required. B. PHASES OF MANAGEMENT 1) Prevention a) Maintain a current technology-based, reliable, interoperable, and sustainable communications system. b) Ensure warning communications systems meet jurisdictional needs. Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B7 c) Ensure intelligence and other vital information networks are operational. d) Ensure integrated communications procedures are in place to meet the needs and requirements of Gallatin County. 2) Prevention a) Review and update this communications annex. b) Develop communications procedures that are documented and implemented through communications operating instructions (including connectivity with private-sector and nongovernmental organizations). c) Thoroughly and continually review the system for improvement, including the implementation and institutionalized use of information management technologies. d) Ensure communications requirements for the GCCC and potential Joint Information Center (JIC) are regularly reviewed. e) Review After Action Reports of actual occurrences, exercises, and other sources of information for lessons learned. f) Ensure the integration of mitigation plans and actions into all phases of emergency management, as applicable. g) Acquire, test, and maintain communications equipment. h) Ensure replacement parts for communications systems are available and make arrangement for rapid resupply in the event of an emergency. i) Train personnel on appropriate equipment and communication procedures as necessary. j) Conduct periodic communications drills and make communications a major element during all exercises. k) Review assignment of all personnel. I) Review emergency notification list of key officials and department heads. m) Provide Qwest Communications with a list of circuit restoration Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B8 priorities for essential governmental systems. 3) Response a) Select communications personnel required for emergency operations according to the incident. b) Incident communications will follow ICS standards and will be managed by the IC using a common communications plan and an incident-based communications center. c) All incident management entities will make use of common language during emergency communications. This will reduce confusion when multiple agencies or entities are involved in an incident. d) Ensure emergency equipment repair on a 24-hour basis. e) Initiate warning procedures as outlined in Annex A (Warning), if required. 4) Recovery All activities in the emergency phase will continue until such time as emergency communications are no longer required. VIIIAORGANIZATION ; ASSIGNMENT Or' RESPONSIBILITIES A. ORGANIZATION 1) Our emergency communications system is operated by Gallatin County 911 Communications and includes a variety of government owned and operated equipment, as well as equipment owned and operated by certain volunteer groups. 2) The 911 Director will ensure that warning information received at the warning point is disseminated to county/city officials and, where appropriate, to the public. The responsibility of ensuring the communications system is operational and incorporates all available resources also rests with the 911 Director. B. ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES 1) The 911 Director will: Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B9 a) Be responsible for all activities enumerated in this annex in Phases of Management. b) Coordinate common communications procedures. a) Develop and maintain a communications resource inventory. See Annex M (Resource Management) for additional information. b) Ensure a communications capability exists between the Communications Center and the GCCC to include coordination with Qwest Communications for installation of dedicated telephone lines into the Communications Center and/or the GCCC. c) Ensure communication restoration procedures are developed. d) Ensure that the local telephone company is forwarded a list of circuit restoration priorities. e) Ensure procedures are in place for dissemination of message traffic. f) Coordinate the inclusion of business/industry and amateur radio operators into the communications network. g) Develop and maintain SOP to include message-handling procedures and recall rosters for essential personnel. h) Responsible for proper use and maintenance of the equipment and for correct message handling procedures, including routing of all incoming messages and logging all incoming and out-going messages. 2) The Public Information Officer will be: a) Responsible for monitoring commercial radio and telephone broadcasts for accuracy of public information. COORDINATION A. GENERAL 1) The 911 Director establishes general policies for emergency communications. 2) The 911 Director is under the supervision of the County Administrative Officer and is directly responsible for facilities, equipment, and operation of Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B10 the Communications Center. 3) Communications personnel from individual departments and support agencies, while under control of their own department or agency and operating their own equipment, are responsible for knowing and following the procedures outlined in this annex. 4) During emergency situations, communications will be maintained between the Communications Center and the GCCC. B. CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT Each department or agency with communications responsibilities shall establish a line of succession for communications personnel. X. ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT 1) Facilities and Equipment A complete listing of equipment is included Annex M (Resource Management). 2) Maintenance of Records All records generated during an emergency will be collected and filed in an orderly manner so a record of events is preserved for use in determining response costs, settling claims, and updating emergency plans and procedures. 3) Preservation of Records Vital records should be protected from the effects of disaster to the maximum extent feasible. Should records be damaged during an emergency situation, professional assistance in preserving and restoring those records should be obtained as soon as possible. 4) Communications Protection a) Radio i. Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP). One of the effects of a nuclear detonation that is particularly damaging to radio equipment is EMP. Plans call for the disconnection of radios from antennas and power sources when an Attack Warning is issued. A portable radio unit will then be employed as a backup to maintain limited communications with field units. This Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B11 procedure will be used until an All Clear is announced. Telephones will also be used while operable. ii. Lightning, Wind, and Blast. Standard lightning protection is used including arrestors and the use of emergency power during severe weather. Damaged antennas can be quickly replaced with spare units maintained by vendors. iii. Mobile repeaters kept with the Fire Council, Search & Rescue and the Sheriff's Office can be quickly positioned at predetermined locations to resume radio communications in the event of damage to radio towers. b) Telephone (Common Carrier) i. Overloaded Circuits. To avoid overloaded circuits during emergencies, citizens will be advised to listen to EAS for information and to use telephones only if they have a genuine emergency. If overloaded circuits do become a problem, coordinate with Qwest Communications to begin immediate restoration of priority circuits. ii. Emergency Service. During major emergencies, a direct line to Qwest Communications is activated in the GCCC for emergency service calls. 5) Computer Equipment and Facilities The physical protection of computer equipment and facilities will be maintained under normal and emergency operations to help ensure continuity of communications. 6) Security a) Measures will be taken to ensure that only authorized personnel will have access to the Dispatch/Communications Center. b) Communications security will be maintained in accordance with national, state, and local requirements. 7) Training a) Each organization assigning personnel to the GCCC for communication purposes is responsible for making certain those persons are familiar with operating procedures. Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B12 b) The 911 Director will provide additional training on emergency communications equipment and procedures as necessary. 8) Support If requirements exceed the capability of local communications resources, the PEO will request support from nearby jurisdictions or state resources from the • EMDO. WML M. 1) The 911 Director will be responsible for maintaining this annex. Each agency will develop SOP that address assigned tasks. 2) This annex will be updated in accordance with the schedule outlined in the Basic Plan. Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B13 ATTACHMENT A COMMUNICATIONS DIAGRAM & TABLE leulLUA81 v, . o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 C 0 C 0 2uPed a .Ed G G G G C L C G G G G G G G G G G 13aII07ZtJH o C 0 C 0 C 0 C 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 C C 0 J3aN3 0 o C C C C C C C C C o C C o C C o C olpea jH 10 c ° c ° c ° c I- ° c ° c ° c ° °c c c c c c c c 51 S33VU 0 0 0 0 0 0 o T o T o 0 0 cli olpea Sd a o 0 0 } o o o o ❑� T }, }. }, C C C C C C C a C C C }, C C C 5 ed 1 as ¢� ¢i 0 0 C 0 C 0 0 O O 0 C 0 C 0 0 0 P 1. y C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C S13IN/N10 o 0 0 0 or O o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 c ° c r- ° ° c ° c ° c °paaolua j c 0c c ° c ° c c c c c c auoyd al!Ila1p5 0 7 0 o 0 0 0 0 auoyd � 5, o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 apinlla3 suopplauuoj NVPA I.Aog ssala.11" o o o alenud y > a } ssalam WA 0 DIlgnd ` a ` a ` a suall:)auuoj lauaalul XEJ N N sl!n3a!3 n w n w n n aullaJ!PA a a a Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B14 ATTACHMENT B FREQUEN Name AMR AMBULANCE TAC AMSTERDAM FIRE TAC 0 BELGRADE FIRE TAC BELGRADE POLICE BELGRADE PW REPEATER BIG SKY FIRE TAC BIG SKY SKI AREA BASE AREA TAC BIG SKY SKI AREA LIFT TAC BIG SKY SKI AREA MOUNTAIN PATROL BIG SKY SKI AREA SKI PATROL BLACK BLUE BOZEMAN CITY OF,PARKS REPEATER BOZEMAN CITY OF,SANITATION RP BOZEMAN FIRE F1 BOZEMAN FIRE TAC 1 BOZEMAN FIRE TAC 2 BOZEMAN POLICE F3/TAC REPEATER BOZEMAN POLICE REPEATER BOZEMAN STREETS REPEATER BOZEMAN WATER REPEATER BRIDGER BOWL REPEATER BRIDGER BOWL SKI AREA LIFTS&SKI PATROL BRIDGER CANYON FIRE TAC BROADWATER CO-BROADWATER SOUTH BROADWATER DO-FIRE 154.310?? BROWN CIVIL AIR PATROL ACTUAL SEARCH CIVIL AIR PATROL AIR/GROUND SIMPLEX COMMON(NIPS DIRECT) CORAL DNRC BRIDGER RIDGE FOREST SERVICE-AIR TO GROUND P FOREST SERVICE-AIR TO GROUND S FORT ELLIS FIRE/TAC GALLATIN CANYON FIRE/BIG SKY FIRE TAC GALLATIN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B15 GALLATIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE CENTRAL RP GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE COUNCIL GTAC 1 GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE COUNCIL GTAC 2 GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE COUNCIL GTAC 3 GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE EAST RP GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE MUTUAL AID GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE NORTH GALLATIN COUNTY FIRE WEST GALLATIN COUNTY ROADS TAC GALLATIN COUNTY SAR REPEATER GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF N RPTR GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF S RPTR GALLATIN COUNTY SHERIFF TAC GALLATIN COUNTY SRT REPEATER GALLATIN GATEWAY FIRE GALLIN COUNTY ROADS REPEATER GARNET GOLD G RAY GREEN IDAHO FREMONT CO SAR IDAHO FREMONT COUNTY SAR LIVINGSTON FIRE LIVINGSTON FIRE LIVINGSTON POLICE REPEATER LIVINGSTON POLICE SIMPLEX LIVINGSTON POLICE SUPERVISORY/TAC MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF NORRIS REPEATER MADISON COUNTY TAC MADISON COUNTY VOL FIRE-MAUER MADISON COUNTY VOL FIRE-NORRIS MADISON COUNTY VOLU FIRE-ENNIS FIRE TAC MADISON VALLEY RURAL FIRE DEPT MANHATTAN POLICE TAC MAROON MEAGHER COUNTY SO MONTANA STATE COMMON MUTUAL AID EMERGENCY REPEATER MONTANA STATE COMMON MUTUAL AID EMERGENCY REPEATER MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY MAINT BRIDGER REPEATER Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B16 MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY MAINT RPTR EAGLEHEAD MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY MAINT RPTR ENNIS MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY MAINT RPTR W. YELLOWSTONE MONTANA STATE HIGHWAY MAINT.STATEWIDE MONTANA STATE PATROL REPEATER E5-BIG SKY MONTANA STATE REPEATER C3-BOZEMAN MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE F1 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE-STUDENT SECURITY MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE TAC NATIONAL FOREST AIR GUARD NATIONAL FOREST AIR NET NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE COMMON NORTHSIDE RURAL FIRE REPEATER NORTHSIDE RURAL FIRE TAC PARK COUNTY FIRE DEPTTAC PARK COUNTY REPEATER PARK COUNTY RURAL FIRE PARK COUNTY RURAL FIRE DISPATCH/NORTH PARK COUNTY RURAL FIRE DISPATCH/SOUTH PARK COUNTY SHERIFF LOCAL PARK COUNTY SHERIFF REPEATER PINK PURPLE RAE FIRE RED RUBY RUBY/GARNET SAR PORTABLE REPEATER SCARLET SILVER SOA 1 DIRECT SOA 1 RPTR SOA 2 RPTR SOA 3 RPTR SOURDOUGH FIRE TAN THREE FORKS FIRE THREE FORKS POLICE TAC VIOLET WEST YELLOWSTONE FIRE WEST YELLOWSTONE FIRE/AMBULANCE Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B17 WEST YELLOWSTONE POLICE WHITE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS ROUNDUP SO TAC YELLOW YELLOWSTONE FIRE CACHE OPERATIONS YELLOWSTONE HOLMES RPTR YELLOWSTONE LAMAR RPT YELLOWSTONE NORTH DIRECT YELLOWSTONE NORTH LAMAR DIRECT YELLOWSTONE NORTH RPTR YELLOWSTONE WEST DIRECT YELLOWSTONE WEST RPTR Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B18 ATTACHMENT C COMMUNICATIONS SITES Gallatin County Communications Sites 0 Cz zz 0 10 1) Timberline 2) Bridger Ridge 3) Nixon Ridge 4) Round Springs 5) EC C 6) Coordination Center 7) Law and Justice 8) High Flat 9) M SU 10) Kenyon 11) Eaglehead " 12)Andesite 13) Meadow Station 14) Horse Butte 15) Buck Ridge Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B19 Emergency Facility Network Overview T-1 VVireless Bridge Fiber Optic Copper ...... Microwave Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B20 - (Owned): Alphanumeric Paging Microwave High Flat<-> Timberline Fire East Repeater Operational Area Repeater Fire North Fire Dispatch Voted Trunked Trunked Dispatch • _- (Tenant): Alphanumeric Paging Microwave High Flat<->Bridger Fire North Repeater Fire Dispatch Voted Law North Repeater Law Dispatch Voted-Simulcast RDLAP UHF Mobile Data -- (Owned): Alphanumeric Paging Microwave High Flat<->Nixon <->Hogback Fire North Repeater Fire Dispatch Voted-Simulcast Fire West Operational Area Repeater Trunked Trunked Dispatch __ (Tenant): Alphanumeric Paging - _ (Owned): Alphanumeric Paging Fire North Repeater Fire Dispatch Voted Microwave High Flat<->ECC <-> Kenyon Microwave L&J<-> ECC <-> Coordination Center BFD Control Control Station for BFD Rpt BPD Control Control Station for BPD Rpt _ (Owned): Alphanumeric Paging Trunked Trunked Dispatch Microwave High Flat<-> CC <->Kenyon Microwave ECC <-> CC .■__ (Owned): Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B21 Law North Law Dispatch Voted-Simulcast ME (Owned): Alphanumeric Paging Trunked Trunked Dispatch SAR High Flat Search and Rescue Coordination Fire North Fire Dispatch Voted Microwave ECC <->High Flat<-> CC Microwave Bridge Ridge <->High Flat Microwave Nixon<-> High Flat South Control Control Station for South Rpt RDLAP UHF Mobile Data _M- (Tenant): Bozeman Fire Fire Dispatch Fire Central Operational Area Repeater Ruby Repeater Operational Area Repeater Bozeman Police Law Dispatch NO (Tenant): Trunked Trunked Dispatch Microwave ECC <->Kenyon <-> CC - (Tenant): South Eaglehead Fire & Law Dispatch HIM (Tenant): Alphanumeric Paging South Big Sky Fire & Law Dispatch Big Sky Tac Operational Area Repeater HIM NO (Tenant): Alphanumeric Paging MIMI (Tenant): Alphanumeric Paging SAR Horse Search& Rescue Coordination RDLAP UHF Mobile Data Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B22 -- (Tenant): SAR Big Sky Search &Rescue Coordination Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B23 ATTACHMENT D Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Service (RACES) Founded in 1952, the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) is a public service provided by a reserve (volunteer) communications group within government agencies in times of extraordinary need. During periods of RACES activation, certified unpaid personnel are called upon to perform many tasks for the government agencies they serve. Although the exact nature of each activation will be different,the common thread is communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for the regulation of RACES operations. RACES is administered by the local, county, or state agency responsible for disaster services. RACES is a special part of the amateur operation sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RACES was primarily created to provide emergency communications for civil defense preparedness agencies and is governed in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 47,part 97, Subpart E, Section 97.407. Today, as in the past, RACES is employed during a variety of emergency situations where normal governmental communications systems have sustained damage, or when additional communications are required or desired. Situations where RACES can be used include, but are not limited: natural disasters,technological disasters, terrorist incidents, civil disorder, and CBRNE incidents. The Gallatin County Search and Rescue Amateur Radio Operators are the primary source of RACES support for Gallatin County. Montana Frequencies: Use Primary Alternate State Net 3.947 7.247 District 1 3.910 7.210 District 2 3.920 7.220 District 3 3.930 7.230 District 4 3.940 7.240 District 5 3.950 7.250 District 6 3.960 7.260 State EOC 3.970 7.270 Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B24 ATTACHMENT E Fire Service Base Frequencies Fire Base 15 Channel Example-VERSION 2 4/9/09 Rx Tx Ch Name Rx Freq Tone Tx Freq Tone W/N Function Tactical Call Remarks • Fire Fire 1 North W Dispatch Fire North Galla in County Fire Dispatch Fire Galla in County West Tac 2 West W As assigned Fire West Repeater Fire Gallatin County Central Tac 3 Central W As assigned Fire Central Repeater Ruby MT Mutual Aid Repeater 4 1 Repeater I W I As assigned Rub (portable or fixed Fire East Galla in County East Tac 5 Fire East W As assigned High Repeater Law Law 6 North W Dispatch 593 Gallatin County Law Dispatch 7 Agency Agency Tactical 8 Tac Channel Agency Tac Agency Tac 9 Red W As assigned Red State Fire Mutual Aid 10 Scarlet W As assigned Scarlet Fire Operations Tac 11 Maroon W As assigned Maroon Fire Operations Tac 12 Coral W As assigned Coral Fire Operations Tac Gallatin Cty Multidisciplinary 13 GTAC 3 W As assigned GTAC 3 Tac Gallatin Cty Multidisciplinary 14 GTAC 2 W As assigned GTAC 2 Tac Gallatin Cty Multidisciplinary 15 GTAC 1 W As assigned GTAC 1 Tac Gold/Check- 16 Gold W Check In I In Interagency Mutual Aid Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B25 ATTACHMENT F Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) The MERS system is a component of the FEMA Logistics System, managed by the Response Director. The mission of the MERS Detachments is to provide (air and ground transportable) mobile telecommunications, logistics, operations, security, disaster preparedness/safety, and administrative support required for the on-site management of disaster response operations. • Telecommunications capability using satellites, high and low frequency radios, and microwave line-of-sight transmissions. • MERS equipment specific logistical support for disaster field facilities. • Life Support Operations for disaster responders (Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE), water, etc.) • Power generation including dedicated site power, power distribution, and lighting. • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for up to 16,000 square feet. • Reverse osmosis water purification unit — purifies brackish and salt water (3,000 gallons per hour for brackish water, and 300 gallons per hour for salt water. • Water transportation and storage (6,200 gallon water tanker for potable water). • Fuel transportation and distribution, and refueling operations. • Quick Response System (QRS) — supports a team of 13 people with equipment for up to 72 hours, and includes satellite communications, radio communications, laptop computers, generators, and life support. • Emergency Operations Vehicles (EOV): • Emergency Response Team (ERT) Command and Control Center (20 — 25 personnel) • Two (2) on-board 40kw generators • Voice-over IP switching, network server, broadcast TV reception, two-way internet service and video-teleconferencing • Twenty workstations consisting of Iandline and wireless telephones, and LAN/WAN and modem connections • Conventional office machine support (fax, copier, etc.) • MERS Emergency Operation Vehicles (2 per detachment): • Emergency Response Team (ERT) Command and Control Center (8-10 personnel) Expandable vehicle for operations area with conference table Activation Criteria Local Disaster Authorization FEMA Operations Center Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B26 Activation Procedure 1) Contact Gallatin County Emergency Management Duty Officer 2) MR will contact MT DES Duty Officer (406 3) MT DES Duty Officer will contact RRCC (303 or FEMA Operations Center (8000= • MOBILE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT (VIERS) LOC ATIONS • xr NMI CK m SD u ha NI Lt PA fl KV UT )� � W FVJTHELL.WA CA A.Z MATNARD MA. TX DFNVFP,1-0 r 1}EPiTC1N TX TRnhTACVTT.1.F, Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B27 ATTACHMENT G Government Emergency Telephone Service (GETS) The Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) is a White House-directed emergency phone service provided by the National Communications System (NCS) in the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Division, National Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. GETS supports Federal, State, local, and tribal government, industry, and non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel in performing their National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) missions. GETS provides emergency access and priority processing in the local and long distance segments of the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the PSTN is congested and the probability of completing a call over normal or other alternate telecommunication means has significantly decreased. Additional information is available at gets.ncs.gov. Activation Criteria GETS is available to any public safety organization in Gallatin County. Activation Procedure 1) To request a GETS card, contact the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Support Services Division or Gallatin County Emergency Management. Cards requested have a processing time to be received and an activation procedure. Do not wait until an incident occurs. GETS 8ubscrioer FTS�ID1SWDTS Equipment InEernational ® Gate way F . Internalional Gateway Sprint ® MCI AT&T ® Access control Enhanced Routlng Prinrlty Trsatment ® Local Local Networks LF letwo rk- Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/2012 Page B28 ATTACHMENT H Wireless Priority Service (WPS) Wireless Priority Service (WPS) is a priority calling capability that greatly increases the probability of call completion during a national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) event while using their cellular phone. To make a WPS call, the user must first have the WPS feature added to their cellular service. Once established, the caller can dial *272 plus the destination telephone number to place an emergency wireless call. WPS and its companion priority service, the Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), are requested through a secure on-line system. Before service can be requested, participating organizations must establish a Point of Contact (POC) account. The GETS/WPS POC serves as each organization's program administrator. Once an organization has an established POC, they can request GETS and WPS. The NCS recommends that each WPS user also have a GETS card. Additional information is available at wps.ncs.gov. Activation Criteria WPS is available to any public safety organization in Gallatin County. Activation Procedure 1) To request a WPS service, contact the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Support Services Division or Gallatin County Emergency Management. Cards requested have a processing time to be received and an activation procedure. Do not wait until an incident occurs. Wireless Priority Service Calling Party Called Party Use WPS when �andt�ne Networks Eandrine there is congestion ------ - Network in the local cell... Swig" ex ■`*272+�D N .e l,I or IN.............. d Cellular Cellul er Networks ellular ppp Network Network Switch Switch OL Originating Radio Channel High Probability of Completion Terminating Radio Channel Priority Features Priority •Requires WPS suhscripllon and dialing Unique GETBNVPS Call Marking WPS(and GETS)calls to cell phones '272 plus Destination Number Signaling Privily rued by cellular n etworkswilh WP5 •Provides priority access(queuing)to local •Trunk Ou cuing Full Operating Capability(FCC) radio channels Exemption from Network Management automatically receive priority access •Dialing 272 also activates HPC in Full Controls` (queuing)to local radio channels Operating Capability(FCC)cellular •Alternate Carrier Routing` Does NOT require WP5 subscription netwo ke 'Landline Network Features Gallatin County EMP, Annex B (Communications), 04/26/12, Page B29