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RACES/ACS ORIENTATION August 8, 2012. Marcelle Indelicato Senior Emergency Planner 925-313-9609 minde@so.cccounty.us. Mission. To train, organize and deploy radio amateurs in support of Contra Costa County agencies and organizations. Operational Area. What Agencies do we serve?
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RACES/ACS ORIENTATIONAugust 8, 2012 Marcelle Indelicato Senior Emergency Planner 925-313-9609 minde@so.cccounty.us
Mission • To train, organize and deploy radio amateurs in support of Contra Costa County agencies and organizations
Operational Area • What Agencies do we serve? • When do we serve them? • Where do we serve them? • How do we serve them? • What are our priorities?
Role and Responsibility of the Office of Emergency Services • Support the County Emergency Management Team • Coordinate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Function • Develop Plans, Maintain Programs and Conduct Projects • Support the County-Wide Department Operations Centers, 19 Cities and 30 + Special Districts • Community Liaison, Outreach and Education
Forms and Documentation • Request for Participation • Marketing / Informational Brochure • Training Plan • Communications Plan • Work Plan • Q and A Document • Cal EMA Program Description • Organizational Chart
Documents (continued) • Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement • Volunteer Membership Guidelines • Activation Site List • Frequency Planning Guide • Operational Aids • Class/Course Certificates • Amateur Radio Station Record/Log
ICS Forms / Incident Action Plan • ICS 201 – Incident Briefing • ICS 205 – Incident Radio Communications Plan • ICS 205A – Communications List • ICS 206 – Medical Plan • ICS 208 – Safety Message / Plan • ICS 211 – Incident Check In-List • ICS 213 – General Message
ICS Forms / Incident Action Plan • ICS 214 – Activity Log • ICS 216 – Radio Requirements Sheet • ICS 217 – Radio Frequency Assignment Sheet • ICS 218 – Support Vehicle / Equipment Inventory • ICS 221 – Demobilization Check-Out
Policies and Procedures • 1.06.02 Reserves & Volunteer Units • 1.05.60 Arrest/Criminal Investigation • 1.05.34 Harassment & Discrimination (DVD) • 1.05.42 Personal Appearance • 1.05.57 Unbecoming Conduct
Policies and Procedures (continued) • 1.06.51 Vehicle Operation & Parking • 1.06.54 Vehicle Accident Reporting • Dispatch Number 646-2441 • 1.07.52 Personally Owned Radios • 1.05.46 Gratuities and Bribes • 1.05.60 Employee Personal Involvement in Arrest
Policies and Procedures (Continued) • 1.06.71 Dissemination of Law Enforcement Information • 1.06.74 Control of Office of the Sheriff Information • 1.06.22 Emergency Activation of Personnel • 1.05.43 Propriety and Decorum • 1.05.44 Courtesy and Bearing
Plans and Guidelines • FEMA – FCC • Tips for Communicating Before, During and After Disasters • Homeland Security - National Emergency Communications Plan
Events, Activities and Special Projects • Annual Awards Ceremony (Fri in Feb) • Frequency Interference Assistance • Ham Radio Intruder Task Force • CCC Collaborative Network Team (28) • Baker to Vegas Run • Dispatch Tours • Coroner Tour • Community Safety Fairs
Events, Activities and Special Projects (continued) • CCC Annual Fair • Monthly Bay Area Hospital Net • Weekly Cal EMA Net • Weekly MTC Satellite Phone Check • Logistics Support and EOC Readiness • State Exercises • Annual Golden Guardian • Annual Medical / Health Statewide • California Great Shake Out • Community Drills • Annual Red Cross Care and Shelter • Annual CAER School Shelter in Place • DOW
Facilities and Equipment • OES • Emergency Operations Center • Communications Radio Room • Emergency Services Support Unit • Homeland Security Unit • Community Warning System • Dispatch
Facilities and Equipment (Continued) • Tech Services • FOB • Patrol • Sheriff’s Office DOC • Connex Box • Trailers • Communications Van
Office of the Sheriff Core Values • HONOR • You Are Accountable for your professional and personal behavior • COURAGE • You must have the moral and mental strength to do what is right • COMMITMENT • It is your day-to-day duty to strive for improvement
Core Values (Continued) • LEADERSHIP • This is the tool which gives us the ability to create alliances and partnerships • TEAMWORK • Fosters cooperation, creates and reinforces a positive work culture
Multiple Volunteer Hats • RACES • CERT • VIPs • American Red Cross • Other Amateur Radio Groups (ARES, CARES, MDARC) • Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) • Other Office of the Sheriff Volunteer Groups • Remain mindful of whom you represent
Expectations • Office of the Sheriff Photo ID Card • Official Business & Security • Participation • Attitude is Everything • Keep Personnel Files Current • You are the face of the Office of the Sheriff • You are treated like a paid employee • Partner to create a meaningful experience • Be Responsive • Be Welcoming
Communication Guidelines • Be Present • Listen with Respect • Encourage others to participate • Confidentiality • Be Self Aware • Try on new ideas • It’s okay to disagree, politely
Summary • Purpose • Available Tools • Ground Rules • Ways to Contribute • Assets and Resources • Donations