EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
6-7.
Vehicles and Vessels.
a. It is desirable that vehicles used by natural resources management personnel be readily
identified by the visiting public. Therefore, as project vehicles are replaced, new vehicles acquired
will be a solid light green color that closely matches Federal Color Paint Chip No. 14260.
Marking of vehicles and vessels will be in accordance with ER 56-2-1 and EP 310-1-6.
b. Resource manager and ranger vehicles and vessels will be equipped with a fixed spot
light on the driver's door. Vehicles may be equipped with a single removable warning light which
is acceptable to the states in terms of color and placement. Lights mounted behind the grill, which
are inconspicuous to the public when not in use, are authorized. Fixed roof or external grill-
mounted warning lights are not authorized. Because the purpose of this equipment is for visitor
assistance and not the enforcement of state/local laws, district offices will periodically review the
use of these lights.
c. Project managers will equip vehicles with a public address system and warning siren.
The equipment will not be visible to the public and will be used with discretion. Exceptions may
be made for vessels depending upon the size and design of the hull.
d. All ranger and manager vehicles will be equipped, as a minimum, with first aid kits, fire
extinguishers, blood-borne pathogen handling kits, rescue throw bags, binoculars, camera and
flash light. All vessels will be equipped with the same equipment except that they will have US
Coast Guard and state-required safety equipment, marine-use fire extinguishers and/or pumps.
Districts and projects may identify and provide additional equipment for manager and ranger
vehicles and vessels.
6-8. Communications.
a. Operations and project managers will provide reliable communication equipment in
support of natural resources management activities. Authorized communication equipment may
include: cellular phones and multiple frequency programmable scanning radios (fixed and hand
held) with local/state law enforcement interface, state wildlife/boating officer interface,
appropriate rescue/fire interface, weather channels, and separate frequencies for overlapping
projects. Corps base stations may be located off project lands and local law enforcement agency
base stations may be placed on Corps property, as necessary, to obtain reliable communications.
b. Operations project managers will determine the most reliable communication system for
their project. However, if radios are selected over cellular phones, project managers will ensure
that the base station is staffed continuously while personnel are on duty in the field. If continuous
staffing is impossible, cellular phones should be provided.
c. Park attendants will be provided with either telephone or radio communication system
to enhance both their safety as well as that of visitors. When warranted, park attendants may be
issued portable radios.
d. The installation of public telephones at entrance stations, beaches, and other public use
areas is encouraged to enhance visitor safety. Where feasible, telephones should permit the caller
to contact the operator without depositing coins. A listing of appropriate emergency telephone
numbers such as fire, medical, police, rescue, and Corps officials should be place in recreation
areas near the location of public telephones.
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