On Air
- Amateur Radio Operator
- Event Communications Operator
- Emergency Communications Operator
- Net Control Operator
- Advanced Emergency Communicator
- HF Emergency Communicator
To use radios during activations, exercises, or courses.
Role Descriptions
Role | Description |
---|---|
Amateur Radio Operator | Joins exercises and practice events |
Event Communicator | Connects a public support team or position team to the medical-volunteer coordination radio net during civic events |
Emergency Communicator | Connects a City response site to the city-wide coordination radio net during civil emergencies and exercises |
Net Control Operator | Coordinates radio traffic on a radio net and supports remote radio operators |
Advanced Emergency Communicator | Connects DSA or EOC to the city-wide coordination radio net using packet radio and voice radio |
HF Emergency Communicator | Connects EOC to out-of-area support using HF |
Learning Resources Available
- Keep Sharp
- Radio Skills
- Voice Protocol
- Data Get Started
- Grab and Go Kit Hands-On
- Radio Room Awareness
- DSA Awareness
- Operator School in One Day
- Crowd Awareness
- High Frequency Operating
- Net Control Operator Program
- City of Vancouver DSAs Level 1
- City of Vancouver DSAs Level 2
- City of Vancouver EOC Essentials