2. T RAINING V OLUNTEERS The ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communication Course EC-001 (2011) Session Six

3. 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

4. Session Five 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

5. Topic 29 – Other Learning Opportunities

6. Practice, Practice, Practice…

7. Regularly Scheduled Nets Many local ARES and RACES groups hold regularly scheduled training nets Daytime Texas Traffic Net – Time: Monday to Saturday – 1430 UTC – Frequency: 7.285 Texas ARES Net – Monday evening at 0130 UTC – Frequency: 3.873 Local FM Nets VHF/UHF

8. Other Resources ARES meetings ARRL – PIO course Austin CERT Classes Consider teaching

9. Local Classroom & On-Air Training Sessions Your emcomm organization and/or served agency may offer a variety of educational opportunities American Red Cross' Introduction to Disasters and Disaster Damage Assessment courses On-air training sessions may be held on a repeater or simplex frequency

10. Public Service Events Some of the best practice for tactical disaster communication is your local "athon“ – Bike-athon, walk-athon or crawl-athon – The larger the event, the better the experience Large, fast moving event closely simulates the conditions experienced in disaster communication situations “Planned Disaster”

11. Other Resources Learning Resources on the Internet FEMA ICS courses CPR / First Aid Communications Academy Urban survival Books Software

12. ARECC EC-016 This course is designed to train licensed Amateur Radio operators who will be in leadership and managerial roles. In this course you will learn how radio amateurs prepare and organize to support local community events, and, working in coordination with governmental and other emergency response organizations, deploy their services to provide communications when needed in an emergency.

13. Summary Any questions before the quiz?

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28. Topic 29 Question 1.Which of the following was NOT recommended as a means of practicing actual emcomm skills? A.Regularly scheduled nets B.On-air training sessions C.Discussion groups D.Public service events

29. Topic 29 Question 2.What is the purpose of the ARRL’s Public Service and Emergency Communications Management for Radio Amateurs course? A.To review the skills and knowledge presented in this course B.To provide training for prospective Emergency Operations Center Managers C.To prepare individuals for the jobs of NCS and Net Manager D.To prepare individuals for management level jobs such as EC, DEC or SEC or other leadership or training roles

30. A NY Q UESTIONS B EFORE B EGINNING THE S UMMARY ? End Session

31. Thank You