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| ARES
Training |
| The
Bastrop Counties ARES training plan is designed to
familiarize members with the needs of our served agencies and improve
skills as radio communicators and working as part of an emcomm team. In
the post 9/11 era, training is even more critical. Emergency managers
are unwilling to use untrained volunteers, and federal mandates for the
National Incident Management System require volunteers to complete NIMS
training We offer our members training in basic emergency
communications, the incident command structure, severe storm spotting,
training from the Red Cross, and other topics as necessary.
In the past our members have received training in such areas as ground
search and rescue, hazardous materials awareness, and earthquake
awareness. |
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ARRL
Emcomm Training
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| The
ARRL offers three emergency communications continuing education courses
as part their Certification
and Continuing Education Program (CCEP). These courses are: |
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Level
1 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
EC-001
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| Description: |
Introduction
to Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. A basic course to raise
awareness and provide additional knowledge and tools for any emergency
communications volunteer. This course has 23 lesson units, is expected
to take approximately 25 hours to complete over an 8-week period. See
course Syllabus.
Required
Student Activities. |
| Prerequisites: |
Amateur
Radio license |
| Availability: |
Classes
for this course begin once per month. Click on the Register link
(below) to see the schedule for the next available class. |
| Additional
Info: |
Each
lesson consists of text, quiz questions, and Student Activities, which
are required for successful completion. Every student is assigned a
mentor/instructor to review their student activities and guide them
through the course. This course is a prerequisite to Level II, EC-002
and Level III, EC-003, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications courses.
Basic computer, Internet, and email navigational skills are required. |
| Suggested
Reference Material: |
Amateur
Radio Emergency Communications Course, Level I. ARRL Order
No. 8462. Click here to order. |
| Fees: |
ARRL
Member: $45 Non-member: $75 More Information and to Register |
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Level
2 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
EC-002
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| Description: |
Intermediate
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. A more in-depth study into
amateur radio emergency communications to enhance the skills and
knowledge received from previous experience. Level I ARECC is required
prior to taking Level II. This course has 20 lesson units, is expected
to take approximately 25 hours to complete over an 8-week period. See
course Syllabus. Required
Student Activities. |
| Prerequisites: |
EC-001,
Level I ARECC. |
| Availability: |
Classes
for this course begin once per month. Click on the Register link
(below) to see the schedule for the next available class. |
| Additional
Info: |
This
course is a prerequisite to Level III, EC-003, Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications course. Basic computer, Internet, and email navigational
skills are required. |
| Suggested
Reference Material: |
Amateur
Radio Emergency Communications Course, Level II $19.95. ARRL
Order No. 9698. Click
here to order. |
| Fees: |
Member:
$45 Non-member: $75 More Information and to Register |
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Level
3 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
EC-003, Revison 2
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| Description: |
Advanced
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications. This is the third and final
stage of the 3-level ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
Courses. This is a course for those in leadership or aspiring to
leadership positions. Revision 2 is a significant rewrite that brings
the course current with the post-9/11/01 Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) paradigm. This course has 23 learning units, is expected
to take approximately 25 hours to complete over a 12-week period. See
course Syllabus.
Required
Student Activities. |
| Prerequisites: |
Level
I (EC-001), and Level II (EC-002) ARECC. |
| Availability: |
Classes
for this course begin once per month. Click on the Register link
(below) to see the schedule for the next available class. |
| Additional
Info: |
Classes
for this course begin once per month. Click on the Register link
(below) to see the schedule for the next available class. |
| Suggested
Reference Material: |
Amateur
Radio Emergency Communications Course, Level III. ARRL Order No. 9736. Click
here to order. |
| Fees: |
Member:
$45 Non-member: $75 More Information and to Register |
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It is highly
recommended that all active ARES members complete at least Emcomm Level
I.
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| National Incident Management
System Training |
| State and local entities must
complete training mandated for the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Successful implementation of NIMS depends on the participation and
integration of all organizations that may have a role in preparing for
or responding to an incident. There is required
training for all entry level responders and disaster workers, including
volunteer personnel at all levels. This
includes emergency communications volunteers in ARES and RACES. |
| All ARES members should
complete the following two training courses. These are offered free of charge
online through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's online Emergency
Management Institute. |
FEMA IS-100:
Introduction to the Incident Command System
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| FEMA IS-700:
National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction |
| The courses take from 2-3
hours each, and do not have to be completed in one sitting. You will
need to complete these courses in
order to be allowed to work with Bastrop County EMA as an ARES
volunteer in an emergency or disaster. |
| It is strongly recommended that all
ARES members also complete the following courses: |
FEMA IS-200:
Basic Incident Command
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FEMA IS-800:
National Response Plan (NRP), An Introduction
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| There
are a number of additional courses offered by the EMI that
will be of interest to anyone involved in emergency communications and
emergency response. You may take any others that interest you. |
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