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Training Volunteers

The ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communication Course EC-001 (2011). Training Volunteers. Session One. Reminder. Complete two DHS/FEMA Courses IS-100.b Introduction to ICS IS-700 National Incident Management System Http ://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp. Session One Topic.

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Training Volunteers

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  1. The ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communication Course EC-001 (2011) Training Volunteers Session One

  2. Reminder • Complete two DHS/FEMA Courses • IS-100.b Introduction to ICS • IS-700 National Incident Management System Http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp

  3. Session One Topic Session 1 – Topics 1,2,3,4,5a, 5b Session 2 – Topics 6, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 8, 9, 10 Session 3 – Topics 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Session 4 – Topics 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Session 5 – Topics 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 Session 6 – Topics 28, 29, Summary, Final Exam

  4. Topic 5b – Working Directly With the Public

  5. How do I get Started? • Neighborhood Watch Program • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) • Local Disaster Response Training • Preparedness classes • DHS/FEMA ICS & NIMS

  6. Using FRS and GMRS Radios • Family Radio Service & General Mobile Radio Service • Topic 24 • FRS • No License • GMRS • Requires a License • 5-year term • 1 license covers the entire family • Channel numbering is not standardized • Good for neighborhood groups

  7. Radio Coverage • FRS and GMRS • Very limited coverage • Plan ahead • Coverage maps for all users

  8. Radio Protocol • Basic Practices • Tactical callsigns • You 1st <> then Me • Short messages • Proword – “over” because of simplex operations • Clear • Speak, do not yell into the microphone • Across, not directly into the microphone • Avoid noisy locations

  9. Linking to the Outside • Be aware of Amateur Radio Operators in your area • Set realistic expectations • Get to know the formal Emergency organizations

  10. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) • Educates about disaster preparedness • Trains in light search and rescue • IS-317 Introduction to CERT • Classroom training

  11. Summary • Any questions before the quiz?

  12. Topic 5b Question • Which of the following is not a good practice when using FRS/GMRS radios? • Using tactical callsigns • Operating away from sources of loud noises • Waiting for a frequency to be cleared by other users before transmitting • Speaking very loudly directly into the microphone

  13. Topic 5b Question • Which group might an Amateur contact about community-preparedness efforts? • Neighborhood Watch • Homeowners association • CERT Team • All the above

  14. Topic 5b Question • CERT is: • A national certification program for ICS • A volunteer program of trained people operating in teams under ICS protocols • A program mandated by FEMA for all parts of the country • An auxiliary of the Fire Department

  15. Any Questions Before Ending This Session? End Session

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