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Field Operations - Level 1, Part A

Course Description and Class Handouts

 

Overview: This course is the first part of a two part series of courses designed to prepare individuals to perform field communicator duties as a fully independent operator.
Intended Audience: Hams with experience in emergency communications who are interested in performing Field Communicator duties.
Prerequisites:

Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license

Course:  Introduction to Emergency Communications

Course:  Fundamentals of Emergency Communications
Length: 3 hours
Students should bring:
  • Copy of course handouts
  • Pen/pencil and pad of paper
Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the role of the field communicator
  • Explain the purpose and proper usage of the main county nets
  • Perform all mobilization, travel and demobilization activities properly
  • Perform properly and independently while on scene / on assignment
  • Describe proper safety precautions
  • Understand the contents and usage of a proper go kit
  • Perform all required reporting and logging
Topics Covered:

The course agenda includes:

  • Field Communicator roles and assignments
  • Santa Clara County Nets
  • Mobilization, tracking and demobilization
  • On scene / on assignment performance
  • Safety
  • Go Kits
  • Reporting and logging
Scheduling Info: http://www.scc-ares-races.org/activities
Class Handouts:

Revised:  05-May-2010

 

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