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A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. VSF 14.01 is the position assigned to general BEECN volunteers.
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=== Summary ===
=== Summary ===
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BEECN Volunteers are required to complete a [[Criminal Background|criminal background check]] at the same frequency as NET volunteers.
BEECN Volunteers are required to complete a [[Criminal Background|criminal background check]] at the same frequency as NET volunteers.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Physical Requirements'''
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Physical Requirements''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Physical Requirements|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|A BEECN volunteer must be inside a 20-minute walk or bike ride of the BEECN they are assigned to. They should be able to access BEECN equipment from storage and move it to the BEECN site with the assistance of at least one other person.
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|A BEECN volunteer must be inside a 20-minute walk or bike ride of the BEECN they are assigned to. They should be able to access BEECN equipment from storage and move it to the BEECN site with the assistance of at least one other person.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Updated''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Updated|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Updated''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Updated|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|2025.01.10
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|2025.01.15 ''(version 2.0)''
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Released''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Released|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Released''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Released|※]]'''</sup>
|style="padding: 10px"|2017.10.03
|style="padding: 10px"|2017.10.03
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=== Training for '''VSF 14.01: BEECN Volunteer''' ===
<mark>'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!'''</mark> Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].
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!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>Training or Resource</big>
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!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>Type</big>
!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|Delivery
!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>Delivery</big>
!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|Duration
!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>Duration</big>
!style="background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>Learning Objective</big>
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|Basic BEECN Training
|Basic BEECN Training
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|Online
|Online
|1.5 hours
|1.5 hours
|Summarizes BEECN Guidelines and prepares a new volunteer for working with their BEECN cohort.
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|[https://vimeo.com/923165829 Hours Logging Training]
|style="background: #d35d30; color: white"|'''Required'''
|Online
|1 minute
|For BEECN volunteers to learn how to log their service hours in their MyImpact profile.
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|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System]
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System]
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|Online
|Online
|2.0 hours
|2.0 hours
|Course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. Knowing the basics of ICS can give BEECN volunteers context to the City's overall response effort.
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|Crowd Management
|Crowd Management
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|Online or in-person
|Online or in-person
|2.0 hours
|2.0 hours
|'''Not to be confused with "Crowd Control".''' It is possible that large numbers of people will visit the BEECN Site. Crowd management training helps BEECN volunteers guide the behavior and movement of crowds.
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|Mental Health Crisis De-escalation
|Mental Health Crisis De-escalation
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|In-person
|In-person
|3.0 hours
|3.0 hours
|If an individual visiting a BEECN Site is in a state of agitation, this training helps volunteers identify the precipitants of agitated behavior, the importance of non-verbal communication, and skills/strategies to manage an agitated person.
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|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242.c&lang=en IS-242: Effective Communication]
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242.c&lang=en IS-242: Effective Communication]
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|Online
|Online
|8.0 hours
|8.0 hours
|This course covers basic communication skills, how to communicate in an emergency, how to identify community-specific communication issues, using technology as a communication tool, and effective oral communication. Not every sub-topic in this course is relevant to the responsibilities of a BEECN volunteer.
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|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-2901&lang=en IS-2901: Introduction to Community Lifelines]
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-2901&lang=en IS-2901: Introduction to Community Lifelines]
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|Online
|Online
|1.0 hours
|1.0 hours
|Introduces the FEMA Community Lifelines construct, an outcome-driven response structure used to achieve incident stabilization. PBEM uses Community Lifelines, and knowing them will help BEECN volunteers communicate more effectively with the EOC.
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|First Aid (certification)
|First Aid (certification)
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|In-person
|In-person
|6.5 hours
|6.5 hours
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|Instructs volunteers how to preserve life, prevent further injury or deterioration, and promote recovery by providing immediate, temporary care to an injured or ill person. The BEECN caches include first aid supplies, and first aid certification can help BEECN volunteers use and/or distribute them effectively.
|Mental Health First Aid (certification)
|style="background: #e9ae97"|Optional
|Online or in-person
|9.0 hours
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|Basic NET or CERT (certification)
|Basic NET or CERT (certification)
|style="background: #e9ae97"|Optional
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|In-person
|In-person
|24 hours
|24 hours
|Basic NET/CERT training provides more and varied disaster response skills and situational awareness to BEECN volunteers.
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|[https://www.portland.gov/pbem/documents/basic-emergency-operations-plan-beop-2016/download Portland Basic Emergency Operations Plan (BEOP)]
|[https://www.portland.gov/pbem/documents/basic-emergency-operations-plan-beop-2016/download Portland Basic Emergency Operations Plan (BEOP)]
|style="background: #f4d6cb"|Supplemental
| style="background: #f4d6cb" |Supplemental
|Online
|N/A
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|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/documents/oregon_resilience_plan_executive_summary.pdf The Oregon Resilience Plan Executive Summary]
|style="background: #f4d6cb"|Supplemental
|Online
|Online
|N/A
|N/A
|The BEOP is the framework that governs how the City of Portland responds in the aftermath of a major disaster. Being familiar with it can provide BEECN volunteers with heightened situational awareness.
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|[[Main Page#Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Nodes (BEECN)|BEECN Guidelines]]
|[[Main Page#Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Nodes (BEECN)|BEECN Guidelines]]
|style="background: #f4d6cb"|Supplemental
| style="background: #f4d6cb" |Supplemental
|Online
|Online
|N/A
|N/A
|The BEECN Guidelines is the "blueprint" for the BEECN program and covers the nuances of program policies. A regular BEECN volunteer doesn't need to know the Guidelines to carry out their responsibilities, but reviewing them will enhance knowledge and provide a more complete picture of the program.
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|[https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/tagged/beecn BEECN on Tumblr]
|[https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/tagged/beecn BEECN on Tumblr]
|style="background: #f4d6cb"|Supplemental
| style="background: #f4d6cb" |Supplemental
|Online
|Online
|N/A
|N/A
|Media articles tagged as relevant to BEECN volunteer responsibilities.
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|[[Recommended Video Content|BEECN video content]]
|[[Recommended Video Content|BEECN video content]]
|style="background: #f4d6cb"|Supplemental
| style="background: #f4d6cb" |Supplemental
|Online
|Online
|N/A
|N/A
|Video content relevant to BEECN volunteer responsibilities.
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Latest revision as of 22:46, 17 January 2025

A Volunteer Support Function (VSF) is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. VSF 14.01 is the position assigned to general BEECN volunteers.


Summary

BEECN volunteers operate in organized cohorts, perform regular equipment checks, participate in drills, and deploy communication nodes (BEECNs) 24–48 hours after a major earthquake.

A Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN) Volunteer plays a vital role in disaster response by establishing communication between neighborhoods and Portland’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the aftermath of a major earthquake. Volunteers assist at designated BEECN sites to relay critical information, such as scene stabilization information, emergency requests, and damage reports, using durable communication systems.

BEECN Volunteers are the only PBEM volunteers who can be a NET volunteer or an ATV but are indemnified by the City of Portland either way.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy to assigned BEECN sites within 24–48 hours following a major earthquake.
  • Set up communication equipment, including handheld radios and tents, at BEECN locations.
  • Relay and log emergency messages between the public and emergency responders via radio.
  • Conduct periodic checks and inventory of BEECN caches to ensure readiness.
  • Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
  • Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
  • Log all volunteer hours.
Position ID VSF 14.01: BEECN Volunteer
Mission Area Preparedness Response Recovery
Lead Agency Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
Active NET Required? No; this position is available to ATVs.
Structure The BEECN Volunteer is part of a BEECN Cohort, and the BEECN Volunteer reports to the BEECN Coordinator for their assigned BEECN.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Leadership, radio, communication. Ability to remain cool headed in intense situations. First aid is also helpful, but not as important as the other skills listed.
Licenses and Certifications None required.
Currency BEECN volunteers must be in touch with their BEECN Coordinator and appear on the roster of their BEECN Response Framework. They should also participate in BEECN inventories and exercises as their time allows. Because all BEECN volunteers are indemnified, they are required to log their hours but not required to meet the Minimum Service Contribution (MRC) unless they are also a NET volunteer.

BEECN Volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check at the same frequency as NET volunteers.

Physical Requirements A BEECN volunteer must be inside a 20-minute walk or bike ride of the BEECN they are assigned to. They should be able to access BEECN equipment from storage and move it to the BEECN site with the assistance of at least one other person.
Task Book None at this time.
PPE and Recommended Equipment PPE: Weather appropriate clothes. BEECN volunteers should wear the hard hats and vests found in their BEECN cache when conducting BEECN operations.

Equipment: All the equipment a BEECN volunteer needs should be in their BEECN Cache.

Forms BEECN Response Framework

NET Form 6: Communications Log

Updated 2025.01.15 (version 2.0)
Released 2017.10.03

Training for VSF 14.01: BEECN Volunteer

Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required! Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on Position Descriptions: Training Section.

Training or Resource Type Delivery Duration Learning Objective
Basic BEECN Training Required Online 1.5 hours Summarizes BEECN Guidelines and prepares a new volunteer for working with their BEECN cohort.
Hours Logging Training Required Online 1 minute For BEECN volunteers to learn how to log their service hours in their MyImpact profile.
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System Optional Online 2.0 hours Course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. Knowing the basics of ICS can give BEECN volunteers context to the City's overall response effort.
Crowd Management Optional Online or in-person 2.0 hours Not to be confused with "Crowd Control". It is possible that large numbers of people will visit the BEECN Site. Crowd management training helps BEECN volunteers guide the behavior and movement of crowds.
Mental Health Crisis De-escalation Optional In-person 3.0 hours If an individual visiting a BEECN Site is in a state of agitation, this training helps volunteers identify the precipitants of agitated behavior, the importance of non-verbal communication, and skills/strategies to manage an agitated person.
IS-242: Effective Communication Optional Online 8.0 hours This course covers basic communication skills, how to communicate in an emergency, how to identify community-specific communication issues, using technology as a communication tool, and effective oral communication. Not every sub-topic in this course is relevant to the responsibilities of a BEECN volunteer.
IS-2901: Introduction to Community Lifelines Optional Online 1.0 hours Introduces the FEMA Community Lifelines construct, an outcome-driven response structure used to achieve incident stabilization. PBEM uses Community Lifelines, and knowing them will help BEECN volunteers communicate more effectively with the EOC.
First Aid (certification) Optional In-person 6.5 hours Instructs volunteers how to preserve life, prevent further injury or deterioration, and promote recovery by providing immediate, temporary care to an injured or ill person. The BEECN caches include first aid supplies, and first aid certification can help BEECN volunteers use and/or distribute them effectively.
Basic NET or CERT (certification) Optional In-person 24 hours Basic NET/CERT training provides more and varied disaster response skills and situational awareness to BEECN volunteers.
Portland Basic Emergency Operations Plan (BEOP) Supplemental Online N/A The BEOP is the framework that governs how the City of Portland responds in the aftermath of a major disaster. Being familiar with it can provide BEECN volunteers with heightened situational awareness.
BEECN Guidelines Supplemental Online N/A The BEECN Guidelines is the "blueprint" for the BEECN program and covers the nuances of program policies. A regular BEECN volunteer doesn't need to know the Guidelines to carry out their responsibilities, but reviewing them will enhance knowledge and provide a more complete picture of the program.
BEECN on Tumblr Supplemental Online N/A Media articles tagged as relevant to BEECN volunteer responsibilities.
BEECN video content Supplemental Online N/A Video content relevant to BEECN volunteer responsibilities.