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Field Operations - Level 1, Part A

Date: 08/07/10 Start: 09:00 AM End: 12:00 PM Location: SNY Public Safety HQ
Credential Credit (What's this?): Yes

Field Operations Parts 1 & 2 are the underpinning for most all the other MAC qualifications.

In Field Operations part 1 you will learn and be able to explain:

  • The role of the communicator
  • The purpose and usage of the main County nets
  • Reporting earthquake damage
  • Dealing with problems in the field
  • Functioning as a fully independent operator
    • Mobilization, travel, demobilization
    • Handle personal safety
    • Properly and professionally interact with served agencies
    • Properly document and log all activities
  • On Scene and on assignment:
    • Professionalism - Best Practices
    • Method and procedures - Best Practices
  • Go-Kits

Click here to see a printable flyer and the course handouts (PDF format)


The location for this training is the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety HQ. The GPS coordinates for the "Front Door" of Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety HQ are: N 37 22.2412 W 122 2.4012 The physical street address is: 700 All America Way Cross Street is Olive Ave. Thomas Brothers Map 832-D1 Class attendees will be admitted by showing their agency issued ID, to the Records staff.

Monitor AA6BT, 146.115 MHz ,+ offset, PL of 100.0 Hz,  the morning of the class for any changes relative to the class, location, etc.

Note: 90% or better class time attendance required for credit.

Instructor: Patrick Moore

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