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This section steps volunteers through what to do when deployed to a fire station to support BEECNs in an emergency or during an exercise. Operations for volunteers who deploy to BEECN sites are covered in [[Operations at BEECN Sites]]. | This section steps volunteers through what to do when deployed to a fire station to support BEECNs in an emergency or during an exercise. Operations for volunteers who deploy to BEECN sites are covered in [[Operations at BEECN Sites]]. | ||
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== Fire Station Operations Basics == | == Fire Station Operations Basics == | ||
The BEECN system is a ''hierarchical'' network of communication nodes, with the objective of passing radio messages between neighborhoods and the EOC. The foundation of the network is the 50 BEECN UHF handheld radios transmitting from every area of Portland. Each BEECN has a primary relay point, which is the [[Operations at Fire Stations#Orange Go-Kits|VHF Orange Go-Kit]] at the nearest fire station. Radio messages are then relayed from the fire station up to the EOC. Radio messages also come ''from'' the EOC ''to'' the BEECNs. | |||
<span style="background:#FFFF00">'''BEECN fire station volunteers have only one primary response objective: to pass radio traffic between BEECNs and the EOC.'''</span> All other response objectives are secondary to this. | <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''BEECN fire station volunteers have only one primary response objective: to pass radio traffic between BEECNs and the EOC.'''</span> All other response objectives are secondary to this. | ||
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=== Step 3: Commence exchanging radio traffic === | === Step 3: Commence exchanging radio traffic === | ||
Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The BEECN Net Controller will contact each fire station periodically for status reports. | Regular radio traffic and monitoring commences. The BEECN Net Controller will contact each fire station periodically for status reports. | ||
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== Exchanging Radio Traffic: Fire Stations == | == Exchanging Radio Traffic: Fire Stations == | ||
=== Prowords === | |||
VHF radio operators should use the most current radio prowords. A table is available at: [[Prowords for Traffic Handling]] (which is a more detailed table than BEECN handheld radio operators are expected to use). | |||
=== Channel Assignments === | === Channel Assignments === | ||
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This is [CALLSIGN], signing the net clear at [TIME] local. This repeater is now returned to general amateur use. | This is [CALLSIGN], signing the net clear at [TIME] local. This repeater is now returned to general amateur use. | ||
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== BEECN Demobilization at Fire Stations == | == BEECN Demobilization at Fire Stations == | ||
# Use the CLOSING NET scripts in the BEECN scripts. | # Use the CLOSING NET scripts in the [[Operations at Fire Stations#Amateur Radio Script for Fire Station ARO to Net Control|BEECN scripts]]. | ||
# Re-pack all equipment inside the orange Pelican case. If any equipment is missing, volunteers should indicate that at the end of the log along with any explanation as to why the equipment is missing. Volunteers may then leave the log inside the orange Pelican case, for PBEM to pick up later. | # Re-pack all equipment inside the orange Pelican case. If any equipment is missing, volunteers should indicate that at the end of the log along with any explanation as to why the equipment is missing. Volunteers may then leave the log inside the orange Pelican case, for PBEM to pick up later. | ||
# Volunteers should next return the Go-Kit to its storage area at the fire station and let PF&R staff at the station know that BEECN activities have ceased. | # Volunteers should next return the Go-Kit to its storage area at the fire station and let PF&R staff at the station know that BEECN activities have ceased. | ||
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== Orange Go-Kits == | |||
[[File:Orange Go Kit.jpg|thumb|''An Orange Go-Kit.''|430x430px]] | |||
{{#ev:youtube|hKDSe1Igz14|430|right|'''''Video: How to set up an Orange Go-Kit'''''|frame}} | |||
Every fire station in Portland is equipped with a VHF amateur radio called an "Orange Go-Kit" and an external antenna. This is the radio that an ARO at a fire station uses to communicate with Portland's EOC. | |||
Each kit includes a notebook with setup and operations instructions; therefore, set up information is not covered here. A video covering kit setup is also available in this article. | |||
Each Go-Kit fits into an orange 1550 Pelican Case ([[Media:1550 Protector Case Pelican Official Store.pdf|spec sheet]]) and includes: | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Radio.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" | VHF radio (Icom IC-2100H/IC-2200H) | |||
[[Media:IC-2200H.pdf|User manual]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:J Pole.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |J-pole roll-up VHF Antenna | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Microphone.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Microphone | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |BNC to SO-239 adapter (for J-pole roll-up antenna) | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:OK Power Supply.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |AC power supply (Astron SS-25M) | |||
[[Media:Astron SS-25M Datasheet-2021-0524.pdf|Spec sheet]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Extension Cord.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Extension cord, 50' (qty. 2) | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Coax Cable.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Coax cable, 25' | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Extension Cord.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |Extension cord, 100' | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |SO-239 female-to-female barrel adapter (for combining coax cable) | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Pencil Pouch.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Zippered pouch (container for small items; includes pencils and pencil sharpeners) | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Small screwdrivers (1 flat, 1 Phillips) | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |AC ground adapter plug | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:DC power cable.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |DC power cable (links power supply to radio) | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |AC power cable | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |20 amp fuse (for radio power cables) | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |Radio operation manual | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Car Cables.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |Car battery power cable (w/clips for powering radio from a car battery) | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN TBA.jpg|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Notebook with inventory, operations instructions frequency list, city map | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Car Cord.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Cigarette lighter adapter (to install the radio in a car) | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Car Radio Anteena.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |Magnetic mount whip antenna | |||
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| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:BEECN Radio.png|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: #ddd2cd;" |UHF handheld BEECN radio | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |[[File:Battery Tester.jpg|center|75x75px]] | |||
| style="background-color: white;" |Battery tester | |||
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=== Fire Station Antenna Hookup === | |||
[[File:2016.10.02.Antenna Box.jpg|thumb|''An antenna hookup box outside a fire station, for use with the Orange Go-Kit.'']] | |||
Every fire station is also equipped with a hookup to the antenna installed on the fire station roof. Almost always, these hookups are in a metal box on the outside of the fire station.<br /> | |||
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== APPENDIX: Fire Station BEECN Channel Guide == | == APPENDIX: Fire Station BEECN Channel Guide == | ||
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== Notes and References == | == Notes and References == | ||
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