McHenry County Emergency Management AgencyDaniel J. Durbin, EMT-B, KC9STX shared some detailed information about the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency (MCEMA):

The MCEMA operates with a variety of vehicles and equipment to support emergency response efforts in the county. Their communications unit is designated as EM-52, while their heavy equipment unit is known as EM-55. In addition to these, they have a minivan, EM-50, which serves as the shift commander’s vehicle. They also own a cargo equipment trailer (T-1), a sheltering trailer (T-2), and a power generator/light unit (P-1). The director and assistant director both have cars—EM-01 and EM-02 respectively—which are former McHenry County Sheriff’s Department squad cars. The minivan and trailers were specifically purchased for MCEMA use.

EM-52 was originally a Snap-On delivery truck before it was used by the Hebron Rescue Squad as a heavy rescue unit. EM-55 is a state-owned vehicle that has been assigned to MCEMA. All of the main vehicles—EM-50, EM-55, EM-01, and EM-02—are based at the MCEMA headquarters located at 2200 N. Seminary Avenue in Woodstock. EM-52 is stationed in Hebron, and the trailers are stored in a barn near the government campus in Woodstock. This building is part of the McHenry County Government Center.

MCEMA uses several radio systems for communication, including VHF frequencies such as 155.0250 (KTB234) and 146.8350 (Amateur Radio - K9ESV), as well as the McHenry County Starcom system, which operates on a trunked 800 MHz network. The team consists of around 50 volunteers, along with full-time staff including the director, assistant director, emergency planner, and executive secretary.

 

 

McHenry County EMA Communications unit

McHenry County EMA Communications unit

McHenry County EMA equipment squad

McHenry County EMA heavy equipment unit

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