Simplex Channels
The M.F.S. use the SA-GRN for all voice communications. This consists of trunked communications for command and control, and simplex frequencies for some fire-ground operations. The simplex frequencies are generally used with low power portable radios so they cannot be heard from a long distance.
P25 Tactical / Fireground channels
| Channel | Frequency | NAC |
| 181 | 462.0375 | 181 |
| 182 | 415.475 | 182 |
| 183 | 422.6375 | 183 |
| 184 | 422.8875 | 184 |
| 185 | 426.0375 | 185 |
| 186 | 426.2875 | 186 |
| 187 | 415.475 | 187 |
| 188 | 422.6375 | 188 |
| 189 | 422.8875 | 189 |
| 190 | 426.0375 | 190 |
| 191 | 426.2875 | 191 |
K Codes
The M.F.S. use K Codes on their appliance mounted data terminals and radios to transmit information.
| K Code | Usage |
| K0 | Not available to respond |
| K1 | Responding to Incident |
| K2 | Arrived at Incident |
| K3 | At Incident available to run |
| K4 | Mobile and available in home area |
| K5 | Off and clear at home station |
| K6 | Available in another stations area |
| K7 | At another station... |
| K8 | (Appliances) = Delayed response |
| K8 | (On call) = Available at home |
| K9 | (Appliances) = Vehicle unattended |
| K9 | (On call) = On pager |
| K24 | Dangerous goods info required |
| K24 - 2 | Dangerous goods info to follow |
| K30 | Received stop for Incident |
| K31-1 | Respond Priority 1 |
| K31-2 | Respond Priority 2 |
| K32 | Request alarm status |
| K32 - 2 | Alarm has cleared |
| K32 - 3 | Alarm has not cleared |
| K33 | Alarm details to follow |
| K34 | Details to follow |
| K37 - (CH) | Change to channel xx |
| K38 | Initial control |
| K38 - 2 | Initial control centre |
| K38 - 3 | Incident control centre |
| K39 | Change of command (Name) |
| K40 | Bomb alert |
| K41 | Fatality/ies |
| K42 | Persons reported... |
| K43 | Persons accounted for |
| K44 | Appliances involved for extended time |
| K45 | No further developments |
| K55 | Arrived on scene, Special services incident (Vehicle accident, storm damage etc) |
| K66 | Arrived on scene, Rubbish, grass etc. fire |
| K77 | Arrived on scene, No sign of fire |
| K88 | Arrived on scene, Small property fire |
| K99 | Arrived on scene, Well Involved |