Norco FD transition to RVC

[BobT]

I was wondering if any tentative (or firm) dates have been determined for the changeover.

[Kingscup]

Jan 2012. Both stations will be numbered RVC station 47 and 57.

[BobT]

Thanks for the information...battalion 4, probably???

[Kingscup]

Yes. I forgot to add battalion 4.

[cvrules90]

I cannot believe this. I think this is the first FD to disband since Banning or Beaumont.

[BobT]

I've been monitoring RVC since the changeover and I've noticed that 27, 47, 57 and 64 are using RRU-2 for response instead of Support 5 (as late as last week). Anyone know if this is temporary or indicative of a permanent change coming up? I haven't heard the other Battalion 4 stations much at all.

[markb]

There's a temporary RRU-2 repeater on Paradise overlooking Norco.
My understanding is that comms on Support 5 and RVC Command 1 are difficult in parts of the city and it is a temporary solution, as RRU-2 should be very busy come fire season. No idea what the long-term plan is.

Mark

[Kingscup]

RRU-2 has been removed from paradise and RVC Command 1 is now using paradise.

[cvrules90]

RRU-2 has been removed from paradise and RVC Command 1 is now using paradise.

So are they using Command 1 for response now?

[Kingscup]

So are they using Command 1 for response now?

Yes