Emergency Communications
(EmComm) Training
(updated: 20-Mar-2011 )
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Basis and Purpose:
Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.
Amateur radio operators are strongly encouraged to obtain emergency communicaitons (EmComm) training. A fundimental understanding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) coordinated mission with regard to emergency communications will provide you with a solid foundation upon which to build your EmComm knowledge and skills. Key to obtaining a fundimental understanding is satisfactorily completing the Independent Study Program courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800. (See FEMA Independent Study Program links below.)
One of the best ways to obtain EmComm training, gain experience, and improve your EmComm skills is to become a member of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). To learn more about ARES please read the American Radio Relay League's Public Service Comnmunications Manual.
Publications
(updated: 10-Nov-2010 )ARRL
Public Service Communications Manual
(PSCM)
(updated: 06-Feb-2011 )PSCM General
Section 1: ARES
- Chapter 1: Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
- Chapter 2: Simulated Emergency Test (SET)
- Chapter 3: ARES Mutual Assistance Team (ARESMAT) Concept
- Chapter 4: ARES and RACES
- Chapter 5: ARES Principles of Disaster Communications
- Chapter 6: Working with Public Safety Officials
- Chapter 7: On Serving "Served" Agencies
Section 2: NTS
- Chapter 1: National Traffic System (NTS)
- Chapter 2: Principles of NTS Operation
- Chapter 4: Operating During Disasters
- Chapter 5: NTS Standard Net Procedures
- Chapter 6: ARRL Precedences and Handling Instructions
- Chapter 7: Operation of the Transcontinental Corps
- Chapter 8: Operation of the Digital System
- Chapter 9: NTS Traffic Routing
- Chapter 10: Counting Net Traffic
- Chapter 11: On Getting More Traffic
- Appendix A: National Traffic System Terms of Reference
- Appendix B: National Traffic System Methods and Practices Guidelines (MPGs)
- TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION LISTING, MPGS
- FOREWORD, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, MPGF
- CHAPTER 1 - THE ARRL MESSAGE FORMAT, MPG1
- CHAPTER 2 - SENDING MESSAGES ON VOICE, MPG2
- CHAPTER 3 - SENDING MESSAGES ON CW, MPG3
- CHAPTER 4 - NET OPERATIONS, MPG4
- CHAPTER 5 - NET CONTROL, MPG5
- CHAPTER 6 - NTSD - NTS DIGITAL, MPG6
- CHAPTER 7 - STATION REPORTING - SAR - PSHR, MPG7
- CHAPTER 8 - DELIVERING, SERVICING, ORIGINATING, MPG8
- CHAPTER 9 - TACTICAL NETS, PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS, MPG9
- NTS AREA/REGION NET DIRECTORY LISTING, MPGN
- NTS ROUTING, CALL/STATE/REGION/AREA/SECTION/DIVISION, MPGR
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
(updated: 20-Mar-2011 )Independent Study Program (ISP)
- NIMS (National Incident Managment System) Training
- Professional Development Series:
- IS-139 Exercise Design
- IS-230.a Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-235.a Emergency Planning (14Jan2011)
- IS-240.a Leadership & Influence (14Jan2011)
- IS-241.a Decision Making and Problem Solving (14Jan2011)
- IS-242.a Effective Communication (14Jan2011)
- IS-244.a Developing and Managing Volunteers (14Jan2011)
- IS-1 Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
- IS-5.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- IS-22 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
- IS-26 Guide to Points of Distriution (PODs)
- IS-27 Orientation to FEMA Logistics (08Feb2011)
- IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials A Guide for Citizens
- IS-102.a Deployment Basics for FEMA Response Partners (28Dec2010)
- IS-120.a An Introduction to Exercises
- IS-130 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning
- IS-208.a State Disaster Management (14May2010)
- IS-265 Basic Instructional Skills (14Feb2011)
- IS-271 Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk
- IS-288 The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management
- IS-293 Mission Assignment Overview
- IS-340 Hazardous Materials Prevention
- IS-393.a Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
- IS-394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster
- IS-546.a Continuity of Operations Awareness Course
- IS-547.a Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
- IS-548 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager
- IS-820 Introduction to NRF Support Annexes
- IS-821 Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Support Annex
- IS-860.a The National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIIP), An Introduction
- IS-1900 National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Federal Coordinating Center Operations Course
- Emergency Support Functions (ESF):
- IS-801 ESF #1 - Transportation
- IS-802 ESF #2 - Communications
- IS-803 ESF #3 - Public Works and Engineering
- IS-804 ESF #4 - Firefighting
- IS-805 ESF #5 - Emergency Management
- IS-806 ESF #6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing, and Human Services
- IS-807 ESF #7 - Logistics Management and Resource Support Annex
- IS-808 ESF #8 - Public Health and Medical Services Annex
- IS-809 ESF #9 - Search and Rescue
- IS-810 ESF #10 - Oil and Hazardous Materials Response Annex
- IS-811 ESF #11 - Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex
- IS-812 ESF #12 - Energy
- IS-813 ESF #13 - Public Safety and Security Annex
- IS-814 ESF #14 - Long-Term Community Recovery Annex
- IS-250 ESF #15 - External Affairs: A New Approach to Emergency Communication and Information Distribution
Last Modified: Sunday, 20-Mar-2011 07:17:51 EDT
