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Updated Thomas Fire Frequencies
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

For those interested, there is a new frequency plan for Thomas Fire firefighting operations. See attached. Thanks to Ben, AI6YR for this information. From Ben: The first page is for AIR OPERATIONS, which is now split between Ventura and Santa Barbara. Air Attack operations ordering is now on 154.415 Air/Gound is 154.405 – this is the comms between ground units and ai. Page 2 is the *VENTURA* zone only – does not include SB. Page 3 is the *SANTA BARBARA* zone. Command is on 167.100, 169.5375, 170.6875, 163.1500, and 167.1500 – all linked repeaters Tactical channels (need to look at division map, but each one is in a different part of SB/Montecito/Carp) below. You can hear the firefighters talking to one another on very specific streets and what piece of the fire they are working on. Air to Ground is 159.4050 and 159.225 – air support (will hear, for example “please air drop on XYZ street”) LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM www.levi.maaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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Monday Thomas Fire Update: SBARC Repeaters Under Normal Operations
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 18 Dec '17

18 Dec '17

Information current as of 18 December @ 08:33 AM PST: The wind has died down but the threat from The Thomas Fire to the populated areas of Montecito and Santa Barbara remains as another strong wind event is predicted for midweek. See the evacuation map below for more details. At the present time, the linked SBARC repeaters are under “Normal Operation” as indicated by the single courtesy tone. However, given the heightened alertness of the situation, please keep in mind that stations may be making calls with important traffic from difficult areas and only have a brief period of time where they can reach the repeater. Please allow for plenty of breaks in transmissions for emergency traffic. The following repeaters are linked: K6TZ 2m 146.79- PL 131.8 K6TZ 6m 51.820- PL 82.5 K6TZ 1.25m 224.08- PL 131.8 EchoLink (4376/K6TZ-R) and AllStar Link (43763) nodes are connected to the linked repeaters in listen-only mode. Note that AllStar Link and EchoLink connections to the linked repeaters have been disabled. We encourage listeners outside of radio coverage to stream the repeater audio online. This is the perfect time to practice our emergency communications skills. It is also the perfect time to practice courtesy and civility on the air. Please treat your fellow hams with patience and respect. LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | Co-Chair, Telecommunications Services Committee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, Inc. www.levi.maaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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SBARC Christmas Party Cancelled
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 16 Dec '17

16 Dec '17

The annual SBARC/WB6OBB Christmas Party originally scheduled for Sunday December 17, 2017, has been cancelled. LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | Co-Chair, Telecommunications Services Committee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, Inc. www.levi.maaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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SBARC Fire Update - Dec. 16
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 16 Dec '17

16 Dec '17

*** THOMAS FIRE UPDATE *** In light of this morning’s developments regarding the Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, local radio amateurs are are conducting an intensive net on the K6TZ repeaters to collect and disseminate fire information including information about aerial firefighting operations, weather conditions, evacuation orders and traffic and road conditions. Anyone may listen to the K6TZ repeaters over the air or to the streaming audio online (when internet is available). All licensed radio amateurs are encouraged to check in and report relevant information, inquire about current conditions, and of course ask for radio checks as necessary. Please adhere to the following operating procedures: Listen for 30 seconds or so and yield to other priority traffic in progress Announce your call sign and ask if there is any pending traffic before proceeding Please keep your traffic brief and go to another repeater if you can. Here are some alternatives: WB6OBB Repeater: 147.000 PL 131.8 plus KD6OVS Repeater: 147.700 PL 131.8 minus K6TZ and PAPA DMR Repeaters At the present time, the following SBARC repeaters are linked K6TZ 146.79 K6TZ 70cm 446.400 K6TZ 6m 51.820 PL 82.5 K6TZ 1.25m 224.08 may be linked when required All repeaters are standard offset and PL 131.8 (except where noted) Visit www.sbarc.org for more information including scanner frequencies, ICS radio comm plans, aerial firefighting support tracking live map, and links to official updates and evacuation maps. LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | Co-Chair, Telecommunications Services Committee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, Inc. www.levi.maaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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Radio help for local firefighting crew
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 16 Dec '17

16 Dec '17

SBARC Members, We received a call Friday on the club’s voicemail from William. He is in town as part of the firefighting effort. He contacted us because he is having a couple issues with his VHF fire radios and was hoping we might be able to help him. I offered to put out a call to SBARC membership via email to see if anyone would be able to help him and his crew to get two of their radios working again. Issue #1: His Bendix King Digital P25 KNG-P150S VHF HT stopped working suddenly. Changing battery packs does not bring it back. Issue #2: His mobile VHF NMO antenna disappeared and he is looking to source one locally. This is for public safety/commerical 148-174 MHz not amateur bands so an NMO antenna tuned for that upper range would be ideal but a 2m NMO ham antenna would probably work in a pinch. I recommended to William that he come down to the Club Station on Saturday, so I expect he will be there sometime between 9-10am. But if you might be able to help, email me back and let me know. See photos attached for context. LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM Director at Large | Co-Chair, Telecommunications Services Committee Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club, Inc. www.levi.maaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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SBARC Fire Resources
by Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

I have posted resources for keeping updated on firefighting efforts during the Thomas Fire including a link to live tracking of many firefighting aircraft provided by the K6TZ ADS-B monitoring sites as well as streaming audio from the K6TZ repeaters. You will find these links along with updated information from the Club on the front page of www.sbarc.org. LCM Levi C. Maaia, K6LCM www.levi.maaia.com +1.805.604.5384

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Repeater Operation During Fire Event
by Brian Milburn - K6BPM 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Good morning all, We have turned on the “double beep” courtesy tone on the main club repeater on 146.79. This is referred to as the “Event” tone. This means there is an event of some sort in progress. For today, December 13th and until the Thomas Fire event has passed, we will remain in this mode. Here’s what this means: The priority use of the repeater should be for fire related information. If you are traveling about throughout the day, you are encouraged to report relevant information, inquire about current conditions, and of course ask for radio checks as necessary. You are welcome to use the repeater for brief traffic. But please… 1) Listen for 30 seconds or so and yield to other priority traffic in progress 2) Announce your call sign and ask if there is any pending traffic before proceeding 3) Please keep your traffic brief and go to another repeater if you can. Here are some alternatives: WB6OBB Repeater: 147.000 PL 131.8 plus KD6OVS Repeater: 147.700 PL 131.8 minus K6TZ and PAPA DMR Repeaters At the present time, the following SBARC repeaters are linked to the main 2m repeater on 146.79: K6TZ 70cm 446.400 K6TZ 6m 51.820 K6TZ 1.25m 224.08 can be linked when required The fire is slowly progressing towards the populated areas of Montecito and Santa Barbara. As it does, orderly communications practices will become more important. In addition to our members and other local hams, there are many members of the general public that monitor our repeater frequency on their scanners. It is important to remember that in conditions like these, what we say and how we act on the repeater can reflect on how the public perceives SBARC and amateur radio in general. Please keep in mind that people may be making calls with important traffic from difficult areas and only have a brief period of time where they can reach the repeater. Keeping the frequency as clear as possible will help ensure we are able to receive that traffic. This is the perfect time to practice our emergency communications skills. It is also the perfect time to practice courtesy and civility on the air. Please treat your fellow hams with patience and respect. Everybody stay safe and 73 -- Brian - K6BPM

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Fire Map
by Brian Milburn - K6BPM 10 Dec '17

10 Dec '17

Hi All, I have seen this map shown on the web and twitter numerous times and finally found where it is generated.This map is uses satellite and remote sensors for data and is used by the agencies fighting the fire to analyze conditions and identify hotspots and areas of rapid spread. It has some interesting layers that you can turn on (icon in upper right corner that looks like a stack of paper) to see smoke patterns, wind, humidity, etc. I was surprised to see that my K6BPM weather station is included in the map! https://firemap.sdsc.edu -- Brian - K6BPM

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Fire Update - December 7 8:58am
by Brian Milburn - K6BPM 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Minutes from mornings briefing. About 45 people in attendance Conference call with lots of others Meeting started at 9:01am Lewin starts: Safety briefing Exits/First Aid in kitchen/ AED in hallway Current Situation: Until last night SB was only care and support of Ventura As of last night fire became a threat to SB Law and fire are now part of unified command SB is now directly involved “Voluntary evacuation” was issued for Carp as a result. Maps and Plans available for that 2-3 am there was a need for a portion of Rincon to be evacuated Sheriff's deputies went door to door 300 residents and 90 homes were impacted They were directed to UCSB (something about animals) Now: First time to activate this center (did I hear that right?) Director of EOC is now on shifts Brian Yule(?) is section chief Going around the room pointing out the roles in the organization right now. Chief Peterson: Fire briefing: Huddle with a 3-star at CalFire Acreage is not clear 150,000 acres estimate now 101 is closed. CHP is shuttling small groups of cars through. “Escort” Fire is behind Carpinteria (as far as SB cares) Fire has reached “divide peak”, further inland behind carp Between ventura and SB counties If true fire is much further into federal lands than we realized earlier this morning County and Ops strike team at La Conchita kept structure lost to minimum. Lost two buildings (1 outbuilding and 1 abandoned) This was managed well Forest Service is concerned about the amount of fire is in their protection area. Trying to resolve how the teams are going to cooperate. Good communication. Unknown speaker from SB Sheriff Carpinteria has an ops center set up in City Hall Not clear about the fire’s reach to Divide Peak. (Cross referencing the satellite data) Air attack said at Divide Peak Ground forces deny Divide Peak Confusion is believed to be about the exact location of Divide Peak Regardless divide peak is expected to burn Unknown So far fire has not crossed 150 Fire teams holding it at 150 Lewin Weather Dry and fire weather in the near future Good that days are short Cold at night Bad for firefighters (When is it good for firefighters? -me) Current Objectives (being approved on the fly - paraphrased) Ensure SB is prepared for fire impacts to the County to provide rapid alert information and directions on action for the public to tak. Provide the public and officials to prevent rumors Ensure staffing Provide close coordination Support shelters “Prepare document for public proclamation and FMAG” “Provide for public and employee safety” (All approved) Resource needs at EOC Current staffing Lots of details about how to account for time working in the EOC for employees (relevant for FEMA) Expect “presidential” (not sure what that means) Carpinteria update - From EOC shift leaders Activated yesterday late afternoon Answered questions Coordinated with county EOM and sheriff Thanks to Sheriff’s office for information Lots of questions from public about “what to do” Holiday parade cancelled Needs: Primarily Information needs Sandwich boards Need more information out to the public Montecito No needs ready to support Santa Barbara CIty EOC is set up to support and has staff to support Carp or County EOC Information is appreciated Goleta No needs at this time ready to support Open No County Schools All south county schools are closed Carp. Assuming closed tomorrow SB Unified s closed Private and charter associated also closed Not clear about tomorrow SBCC is also closed Not clear about tomorrow Air quality, Threat and Staffing are the rationale for closing Many teachers and staff live in affected areas Cate closed Everyone left yesterday at noon Westmont Closed Today and Tomorrow being announced at 10am by President Beebe UCSB - Jim Is running the shelter The shelter is called “the RecCen” “The Mac” is a bulding in the “RecCen” All PR should refer to the “RecCen” Red Cross is the liason for the shelter numbers EOC director is Renee Ball UCLA is cancelled 10,000 students petitioned against that choice UCSB is in “dead week” so no classes were running anyway Power is an issue for UCSB due to the shelter Backup generator for shelter is hooked up to shelter building Two back up generators Fuel is going to become an issue EOC is in standby mode UCSB Renee Ball Informal summer classes Waiting for public health report before deciding on whether going outside is bad enough to cancel the classes UCSB - Jim Rumor control - Tons of rumors flying around UCSB Rumor - “Power is going out by plan” Rumor - “IV is evacuating” Need to control the rumors particularly in UCSB/IV CalTrans - CHP 101 is open with escorts Hard closure 192 at 150 closed Gubantor and 150 154 closed this morning off and on Southern California Edison - Only operating with 1 of our 66 KD lines which we rely on if 220 lines go down If 220’s go down due to fire there will be power outages from 5 to 30 minutes If fire travels down the 220 it will be worse Working on getting second 66KD line to provide resiliency Mobilizing to place 10MW of diesel generation at Goleta sub Working on getting equipment in place Not ready until Sunday “Is fire close to 220 lines in Carp?” Jim - Could be depends on crossing a particular geo location (para - me) County General Services 911 dispatch is on generator Transfer switch failed Part is being overnighted by Fedex Downtown power flucutation Currently running on SCE, but might switch to generator EOC is on charcoal filtration system for human breathing Shutdoors Lewin- Keep monitoring impact on comms sites Public Works - Brett County Road closure is going to be kept up in real time (trying to get the url for that) Gubernor canyon from 192 to 150 closed Jim- take pictures of damage in real time Parks No one available Social Services 43 clients at shelter in UCSB as a result of last nights evacs. Update: Update 58 at shelter with line outside Some needs in Carp for additional help on evac support Coordinating with Red Cross Input about mental health assistance from another person Vista Del Mar Burned Tuesday morning 82 bed pysch facility Tremendous loss 70 patients evac’ed to fair grounds SB County staff (10 people) went with them Permission to go over census to overload the back-up facility (Puff?) granted for now Some hospitals are helping with this which will impact wait times Vista is burned and will not reopen Recovery need Red Cross National red cross has taken over Communication is going to be difficult as a result “Thanks to the Red cross for help” Public Health Vulnerable populations in Carp. Actively working with them None of them impacted by evacs. Still some concern EMS is at normal ops EMS EOC is turning on Making sure routing air quality updates are going out CostCo parking lot (10:00am), Franklin community center (1:00pm) Masks available for people with compromised respiratory systems only. N95 masks - not small enough for small children Looking for a site in Carpinteria to do a distribution of masks As of last night no additional folks with medical needs No medical shelter needs at this time Doctor Charity Dean Request to work with UCSB on air quality help Recommendation is to leave and get out of smoke areas at this time Pregnancy Asthma Medications are going to show up in short fall Santa Barbara air is hazardous Goleta air is very unhealthy People who need to relocate due to relocation should be given accommodation Question about closing tomorrow: Recommended to close Santa Barbara schools tomorrow also Animal Services - Dory : Hot line was activated at 3:30am 13 animals taken in last night SB Humane is accepting dogs and cats Not many calls to hot line Lots of animals at Earl Warren What is the capacity for large animals? Polo field accepting horses (and goats (! -me)) Earl Warren can take about 100 more horses “Air quality for horses?” Recommendation to move horse to North County Polo field has bad air quality Most of the options are privately arranged. The hot lines have a network. Capacity is limited for public accomodations for horses. State OES (what is that? -me) State ops center is at level 3 - High (?) Monitoring major fires in Ventura and LA County Watching for new starts further south Staging in Los Alamedos Cots, blankets, water from FEMA (not a distribution site) LOTS of shelter material from FEMA State of Emergency from Governor JEK update (?) Ready to go. (Lots of acronyms that I can’t parse -me) Press releases Sheriff Needs: Need regular updates on where the fire actually is Last time we relied on LA County for help we won’t have that this time. Air Assets providing info also Really need info Do we have a trigger point for mandatory evacuations? Lewin - “Yes, decision points are established. We need a map of those points” Directed to be developed CalFire - Mary Huggins What is containment? No answer “Will be sent to shelter once a day for updates” Evacuation planning map is available Wrap-up Don’t call the EOC with info Briefing concluded at 10am Next planned briefing at 9am on 12/8 -- Brian - K6BPM

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Fire live video stream
by Ludovico Cavedon 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Not ham radio related, but probably of interested of many people here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1DXGyErYEygGM Stay safe, Ludovico

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