2667 AMH CHAB RYAN 012

HB 2667 - H AMD 1032

By Representative Chandler

ADOPTED 2/10/2010

    On page 3, line 22, after "by which a" strike "dedicated fire mobilization radio frequency is made available during the" and insert "local fire mobilization radio frequency, consistent with RCW 43.43.963, is identified and made available during the initial"

    On page 3, line 25, after "response." insert "Different initial response frequencies may be identified and used as appropriate in different geographic response areas. If the fire radio communication needs escalate beyond the capability of the identified local radio frequency, the use of other available designated interoperability radio frequencies may be used."

    On page 5, line 4, after "which a" strike "dedicated fire mobilization radio frequency is made available during the" and insert "local fire mobilization radio frequency, consistent with RCW 76.04.015, is identified and made available during the initial"

    On page 5, line 7, after "response." insert "Different initial response frequencies may be identified and used as appropriate in different geographic response areas. If the fire radio communication needs escalate beyond the capability of the identified local radio frequency, the use of other available designated interoperability radio frequencies may be used."

EFFECT:   Clarifies that a local radio frequency or frequencies for initial response will be identified for forest fires that cross jurisdictional lines within each regional fire service plan.  Clarifies that other radio frequencies may be used if the forest fire escalates beyond the capability of the local radio frequency.   

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