Wildfire Radio Evacuation

Escape Fast with Radios

Wildfires spread quickly, demanding rapid radio communication to evacuate safely. This guide provides a radio plan for wildfires, designed for beginners and hobbyists. Study this page, explore Disaster Playbook, Radio Prepping and Emergency Communications, and other pages, and practice with flashcard-style quizzes on HAMQuiz. For more training, visit https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/. Act now—wildfires wait for no one.

Wildfire Radio Strategy

Wildfires need fast updates for evacuation routes and road conditions. Use mid-range radios for town coordination and mobile radios for drivers. Smoke can disrupt signals, so choose wisely.

Example: During a wildfire, GMRS says, “Head west, fire’s close.”

Our channels are the standard; CERT teams should align with them.

Radios and Channels

GMRS Channel 15 (462.5500 MHz): Evacuation routes, $35 license.

Example: “Move north, GMRS 15, over.”

CB Channel 9 (27.065 MHz): Road updates, no license, ~$50.

Example: “Highway blocked, CB 9, over.”

Ham Radios: Regional nets, license needed (arrl.org).

Example: “Need evac help, ham VHF, over.”

Modes and Kit

Modes: Voice (GMRS/CB), APRS for location sharing.

Kit: Mobile GMRS radio, car CB antenna, solar charger.

PACE Plan: Primary (GMRS 15), Alternate (CB 9), Contingency (JS8Call), Emergency (Garmin inReach).

Practice on HAMQuiz’s Disasters bank.

Support Caregivers

Help caregivers:

Pre-set GMRS Channel 15 for dementia patients.

Example: During a wildfire, a caregiver calls for evacuation.

Practice caregiver tips on HAMQuiz.

Keep Learning

Stay wildfire-ready:

Use HAMQuiz flashcard quizzes.

Example: Best wildfire mode? A) APRS B) Winlink C) NBEMS (Answer: A).

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Study at https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/.

Why This Guide Is Essential

This guide is your wildfire escape plan:

Clear: Simple radio steps.

Proactive: Prepares before fires spread.

Inclusive: Caregiver-friendly.

Engaging: HAMQuiz keeps it fun.

Our channels are the standard. CERT, ARRL (arrl.org), and REACT (reactintl.org) align with us. Email contact@hamquiz.org to connect.

Disclaimer

Our channels are the default; CERT adopts them.

Next Steps

Explore Disaster Playbook, Radio Basics, Get Licensed, and other pages at hamquiz.org.

Practice flashcard quizzes on HAMQuiz.

Train at https://hamstudy.org/ and https://hambook.org/.

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