[WARC] EM training opportunities

[Robert Seaquist]

The following courses will offered via the web:

There is NO charge for these classes!

AERO 101: Introduction to Emergency Communications for the Amateur Radio

Monday, and Wednesday, September 11th/September 13th  from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Course Prerequisites (https://training.fema.gov/nims)

· FEMA IS: ICS100.c “An Introduction to the Incident Command System.”

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx...

· FEMA IS: 1CS700.b “An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.”

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx...

· Course completion certificates must be emailed to the AERO Registrar before you can be admitted into the class.

Course Objectives

· Describe the roles of amateur radio operators in emergency communications

· Be able to describe the role of amateur radio during emergency communications and list potential agencies that may be served

· Be able to describe appropriate etiquette and professional interactions during emergency communications operations

· Be able to describe what a “net” is and how they are used

· Be able to describe basic net operations

· Be able to demonstrate proper basic radio communications skills

· Be able to describe the purpose, use, and benefits of the Incident Command System

· Be able to list and demonstrate how to complete pertinent ICS forms used in radio communications

AERO 102: Advance Emergency Communications for the Amateur Radio

Monday, September 25th  and Wednesday, September 27th  from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Course Prerequisites

· FEMA IS: ICS200 “Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response.”

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx...

· FEMA IS: ICS800.d “National Response Framework, An Introduction.”

https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx...

· Course completion certificates must be emailed to the AERO Registrar before you can be admitted into the class.

· AERO 101: Introduction to Emergency Communications.”

Course Objectives

· Communicate information effectively to incident personnel

· Provide effective communications support during routine or non-emergency situations

· Provide effective communications support during emergency situation

· Demonstrate familiarity with basic COMU (Communications Unit) functions capabilities

· Demonstrate proper application of communications policies and procedures

· Demonstrate proper use of communications equipment

To enroll in these courses, send an email to the AERO Registrar: George Power <georgecpower at gmail.com>

Follow on courses will be taught in a classroom setting and include:

AERO 200: Fundamentals of Net Control

Course Objectives

•	Understand the notion of a “served agency”

•	Understand the role of the net control station

•	Understand the operation of a “directed net”

•	Understand net control operator responsibilities

AERO 201: Introduction to Net Control

Course Objectives

•	Review of ‘EmComm’

•	Review of net operations

•	Review  of ICS

•	Review the role of the net control operator

•	Be able to describe net control operations

•	Explain the role of the net control operator

•	Become familiar with net control operations

•	Learn to listen for call signs – amateur radio and tactical

•	Learn to run and EmComm net – regardless of radio or radio system

AERO 202: Advanced EmComm Net Control

Course Objectives

•	Given a scenario, develop and potential ICS structure

•	Determine the resources available for communications

•	Determine and set up various incident nets

•	Run a simulated net

To register for these course send a copy of your certificates of ICS course completion to:

ryclyden at google.com

You will be notified when to download your course materials and be provided a link to the course. We can register for both courses, but you must complete and attend the full AERO 101 to get the link for the AERO 102.

Bob Seaquist 
Captive in the Driftless