A: NWECS (NorthWest Emergency Communications Service) is a not for profit service for public safety interested personnel who wish to voluntarily assist others and the community. Assistance in either providing, summoning, guiding, and reporting public safety hazards, weather hazards, distress, or anything else that involves getting help to someone(s) swiftly and safely.

Q: What services does NWECS provide?

A: NWECS Subscribers are entitled to use of specific NWECS communications systems (wireless radio repeater systems, email, paging, online chat/conferencing, etc). This includes affiliatory agreements with other similar organizations. The ability to use the system to report emergencies and recieve help for either yourself or others. In addition, information of public safety operations and related emergencies within the listening area from our own subscribers whom happen to catch the action live, or perhaps they are responding as public safety personnel. NWECS is not a group of "BUFFS", it is a service to inform it's subscribers and listening community of current public safety events.

Q: Do I have to get a license?

A: NWECS radio communications systems are on GMRS and Amateur radio frequencies. For questions about licensing contact a Supervisor or follow the link to License Info. on the menu.