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RADIO®. R adio A mateurs and DI saster O perations. RADIO®. RADIO® Mission Statement. RADIO®. S.T.E.P. S tudents + T raining + E ducation = P reparation. RADIO®.

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  1. RADIO® • Radio Amateurs and DIsaster Operations

  2. RADIO® • RADIO® Mission Statement

  3. RADIO® • S.T.E.P. • Students + • Training + • Education = • Preparation

  4. RADIO® • "Moorpark High School volunteer RADIO® operators are expertly trained and experienced radio communicators.  They are highly confident and resourceful problem solvers.

  5. RADIO® • “When recruited, they will be seamlessly and safely integrated for necessary volunteer roles to ensure the safety and well-being of Moorpark businesses, homes, and families.

  6. RADIO® • “MHS volunteer operators will participate in appropriate facets of emergency and disaster operations on and off campus in cooperation with local, state and regional emergency organizations."

  7. Contact • Tom Baker (Moorpark High School) • 805-378-6305, ext. 3033 (work) • www.mhsweather.org (click on RADIO®) • tbaker@mhsweather.org (email)

  8. RADIO® California State Standards • RADIO® class standards • California State Standards from the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards

  9. Three-Pronged Approach • American Red Cross • American Radio Relay League • CERT • Local Law Enforcement/Fire Department

  10. Three-Pronged Approach • Why these three entities?

  11. Three-Pronged Approach • They are local just about everywhere in the U.S.

  12. Three-Pronged Approach • Anything else you use is a derivation of these three entities! • Stay with these best resources

  13. Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio • American Red Cross • First Aid/AED/CPR Training • Lay Person Responder • Professional Rescuer

  14. Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio 2) Amateur Radio Training • Technician • General • Extra

  15. Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio • CERT Training • Standard nationwide model

  16. Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio They overlap with one another. They can be replicated anywhere. They are up-to-date. They have national support.

  17. Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio One person, trained/certified in all three becomes empowered. A number of trained/certified citizens in a city/community empowers that region.

  18. Student Preparedness • Students + • Training + • Education = • Preparation • “Trickle Up” approach • Community involvement • Numerous lay responders in event of disaster

  19. Student Preparedness • Under NIMS (National Incident Management System) • Under SEMS (State Emergency Management System) • Under ICS (Incident Command System) • Work in an EOC (Emergency Operations Center)

  20. American Red Cross • Certified instructor? If not, become certified! • Contact local chapter • Lay responder training • First Aid • CPR • AED • Professional rescuer • CPR • AED

  21. American Red Cross • http://www.redcross.org

  22. Why Amateur Radio? • CRS (Citizens Radio Service – CB) • MURS (Multiple-Use Radio Service) • FRS (Family Radio Service) • GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) • Terrain • Foliage • Weather • Buildings and Structures • Battery Condition

  23. Why Amateur Radio? • CRS (Citizens Radio Service – CB) • MURS (Multiple Use Radio Service) • FRS (Family Radio Service) • GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) • ½ to 3 miles range • VHF/UHF narrow band FM (frequency modulation) • AM (amplitude modulation) • SSB (single sideband)

  24. Why Amateur Radio? • CRS (Citizens Radio Service – CB) • MURS (Multiple Use Radio Service) • FRS (Family Radio Service) • GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) • Limited frequencies • Limited power output • Limited antenna capabilities • Limited training by users • Limited emergency power capabilities

  25. Why Amateur Radio? • HF, VHF, UHF • CW (International Morse Code) • FM, AM, Single Sideband (SSB) • Radio teletype (RTTY) • Packet • Repeaters • SSTV, ATV • Many frequencies • Many other modes • Emergency power capable • Highly trained operators

  26. Why Amateur Radio? • Terrain • Foliage • Weather • Buildings and Structures • These factors affect signals… but, • The message still gets through!

  27. Why Amateur Radio? • License is needed! • 3 classes • Technician • General • Extra

  28. American Radio Relay League • Not an amateur radio operator? Become one! • Certified instructor? If not, become certified! • Contact ARRL • Amateur Radio training • Ham Radio License Manual • Technician Level

  29. American Radio Relay League • http://www.arrl.org

  30. International Morse Code • No Code necessary, but learn it! • (As of February 23, 2007) • Begin with code handout • Train students weekly • Letters recognition • Numbers recognition • Symbols recognition • Practice, practice, practice • 5 wpm to start

  31. CERT Training • Local law enforcement or • Local fire department • Similar program? • If yes, adopt/adapt it to your school setting

  32. CERT Training • One or two fire department personnel • Usually a captain and a firefighter • They will present lessons to your class once per week • They will bring equipment and expertise • They will cover the CERT lessons in approximately 1 semester (20 weeks)

  33. Local middle or high school • Any Red Cross trained teachers? • Any amateur radio operators? • If yes, start here • If no, start a program • “Sell” program to principal/assistant principal • Visit with school board • Visit with superintendent

  34. Local middle or high school • Visit school during career day • Recruit several teachers • Be a guest speaker • Recruit students • During class signups • Post flyers to advertise

  35. Curriculum Guide • Create class (use school district form) • Submit form for School Board Approval

  36. Work, work, work • Get class ready to go for fall

  37. Class Strategy • Organize class (typical class of 28 students) • Select two students to be class leaders • Select two students to be class trainers • Select one or two students to be class safety officers • Make teams of four (Rescue Squads) • Establish team leader for each squad • Instructor oversees/facilitates the class

  38. Class Strategy • Participation grade (weekly) • Each squad grades themselves • Instructor has final say

  39. Class Strategy • Monday • CPS (Collaborative Problem Solving) – weekly questions for student groups • Amateur Radio • Tuesday • Amateur Radio

  40. Class Strategy • Wednesday • CPR • AED • First Aid • Thursday • CPR • AED • First Aid

  41. Class Strategy • Friday – one of the following: • Guest Speaker • Video • DVD • Internet assignment or activity

  42. Class Strategy • Arrange for speakers • Disaster preparedness topics • Invite them to the class • Use speaker summary form (www.mhsweather.org click on RADIO® and then journal) • Also invite: • Superintendent • Your principal • Media reporters

  43. Class Debut • Congratulations! • Class begins • Distribute ECLRs first day • Expected Classroom Learning Results • Internet Agreement • Safety Rules • Media Release Form • Obtain parental signatures for all documents!

  44. Class Debut • Daily Lesson Plans • Daily Teacher Notes • Weekly Goals

  45. Weekly Guest Speakers • Professionals in their own field • Parents/guardians of students may be great contacts

  46. Grading the Students • Weekly CPS (Collaborative Problem Solving) Involvement • Journal • Go-Pak Preparation

  47. Grading the Students Practical Skills • CPR • Adult • Child • Infant

  48. Grading the Students Practical Skills • AED • Adult • Child • First Aid • International Morse Code • CERT

  49. Local Amateur Radio Club • Contact the ARRL section manager in your state: • http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect • Involve this club!

  50. Local Amateur Radio Equipment Supplier • Seek out this distributor • Use keychain, carabiner clips, maps, charts, etc. • Other great giveaways • Keeps amateur radio in front of student

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