FRS 3 for Emergencies

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https://coloradosar.org/frs-radio-us...aper-04-10-23/


FRS RADIO USE FOR BACKCOUNTRY SAR POSITION PAPER : 04/10/23
June 9, 2023


By Bruce Beckmann, Colorado Search and Rescue Association state coordinator and Alpine Rescue Team member


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
If someone becomes lost or injured in the Colorado backcountry and is using family radio services or general mobile radio service radios (both types referred to herein as “FRS” radios), Colorado Search and Rescue Association (CSAR) designates FRS radio Channel 3.0 [462.61250 MHz] as the default during backcountry search and rescue (backcountry SAR) emergencies. If other methods of communication are not being used, backcountry SAR responders, if equipped, may default to Channel 3.0 to communicate with those involved. If possible, others are encouraged to monitor Channel 3.0 but not to use it for routine communications, so that in the event someone calls for assistance they can help get word to the local 911 dispatch center or assist directly. Backcountry SAR teams in Colorado do not actively monitor FRS/GMRS channels but most will be able to utilize FRS radios once they have been alerted by a 911 dispatch center and have arrived in the area of the incident.