| During the middle of the operational period on the second day of the YMCA fire, the communication link between the BLM radio network (the network being used for the fire's command communication) and Pueblo Interagency Dispatch went down. The radio network still worked for field intercommunication, but communication between the fire and dispatch was lost. This disruption in communication could have resulted in the delay of needed information and resources. Fortunately, fire activity at the time was minimal, and the Forest Service network was available to use as a work around. The situation could have had greater consequences if the fire activity had been greater or if the Forest Service network was being utilized for another incident. The link is currently still down and it is unknown when it will be repaired. A help desk ticket has been submitted and radio technicians are en route to repair the link. This is the second time this link has gone down this year. |
