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| RAC Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Coursehttps://www.rac.ca/rac-auxiliary-communications-aux-c-communicator-course/ For immediate release: August 23, 2024 Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT RAC Community Services Officer community@rac.ca Radio Amateurs of Canada, in partnership with the City of Sudbury, is excited to introduce a new Auxiliary Communications (Aux-Comm) Training Program, designed to enhance our communication capabilities during emergencies. As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Radio Amateurs of Canada understands the importance of effective coordination and communication during crises. The training is based on the All-Hazards Risk Assessment methodology, ensuring we can effectively mitigate communication failures and collaborate with other organizations during a disaster. Target Audience:The course is designed for experienced Amateur Radio volunteers who provide communication support during planned events and incidents, as well as communication personnel from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and government Emergency Management services. Date | Time | Location: The course will held on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 from 9 am to 5 pm each day in Sudbury, Ontario at: Lionel E Lalonde Centre 239 Montee Principale Sudbury (Azilda), Ontario P0M 1B0 Goal:The Aux-Comm Training Program aims to improve interoperability among Non-Governmental Organizations and Emergency Management workforces, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and effective disaster response. The goal of this 20-hour course is to provide instruction to Auxiliary Communications volunteers so that their individual and organizational efforts/expertise are appropriately integrated into the public safety/service communications support environment.Auxiliary Communicators provide alternate communications by supporting communications with other organizations: in cases where local services have failed: at emergency incidents/planned events/training exercises within the emergency management structure (Emergency Operations Centre (EOCs), etc.) Topics: The Communications Unit and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) AuxCommRoles and Responsibilities Interoperable Communications Incident Communications Incident Radio Communications Plan Incident Communications Centre Team Management and Accountability Resources, Safety and Deployment Best Practices Interoperability and Radio Networks Group Exercise Scenarios: SOP Exercise Power Outage Train Derailment Severe Storm/Flood Registration: For more information and to register for the course, please contact RAC Community Services Officer Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT, at community@rac.ca |
Toronto Amateur Radio Club (TARC)
Toronto Amateur Radio Club (TARC)
