LNPS Emergency Signal Network

The LNPS Emergency Signal Network is well known across LNPS parks and the eastern portion if the region for being a subdivision of the emergency services system that is always active. The network provides some benefits over traditional emergency services due to the numerous ways it can be contacted, functioning through radio, cell networks, and in many locations also broadcasting through internet networks.   . Due to that those in need of aid can contact emergency services, be they EMS, fire, or the LNPS through the system even in remote regions, many consider the network to be highly reliable- some making claims it is even more reliable than local emergency services.   Many parks themselves also have dedicated phone lines to contact the network along hiking trails and campsite locations.   The system is always active and monitored around the clock by both LNPS rangers and emergency services in the event of emergency, and has saved potentially thousands of lives due to early reporting of wildfires, natural disasters, and allowing for those lost to quickly get into contact with help.   The network has also gained some infamy online due to massive amounts of downtime for first responders and rangers monitoring the network becoming bored, and oftentimes using it to make nonsense sounds, crack jokes, or communicate with other stations and outposts. This has led to many of the LNPS rangers adopting callsigns based on their shenanigans when there is not an active emergency, often signing on and off with names meant to catch attention and cause surprise. Animal sounds, noise makers, and use of soundboards to be annoying are common on the network during slow periods, especially around the early morning hours. Many rangers claim these sounds are meant to keep operators on their toes and ensure they are still awake, a "crucial" part of the network's operation. As such, the network has a cult following of listeners that record it in order to try and catch bits of silliness for their own five minutes of fame.   The LNPS has yet to make comment on misuse of the network.