Direct from Matt Holden, KØBBC, Minnesota Section PIC:
An outstanding emergency communication course is being offered online
to all interested amateur radio operators. Please share this offering
with your club members.
AERO 101: Introduction to Emergency Communications for the Amateur
Radio Operator
When: April 24th, 2021
Prerequisites: ICS 100 (FEMA Course IS100) and ICS 700 (FEMA Course
IS700). Certificate of completion will need to be sent in. Both FEMA
courses are free, available online and take just a couple of hours to
complete. Both are available at
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
After completing FEMA ICS 100 & 200 e-mail ryclyden@gmail.com to
reserve your spot at this online training session.
73,
Matt Holden KØBBC
Minnesota Section Public Information Coordinator (PIC)
Minnesota ARES Southwest District Emergency Coordinator (DEC)
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