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== Parade Guide Command Post ==
== Parade Guide Command Center ==
Each parade will include at least one Command Post to coordinate volunteers and their radio communications. The location of a Command Post will be included in the Operations Plan. Parade Guides should plan an in-person check in at the Command Post where they will receive their assignment, any parade materials they may need, and to check they have everything they need (including answers to questions).
Each parade will include at least one Command Center to coordinate volunteers and their radio communications. The location of a Command Center will be included in the Operations Plan. Parade Guides should plan an in-person check in at the Command Center where they will receive their assignment, any parade materials they may need, and to check they have everything they need (including answers to questions).


Roles at a Command Post will include:
Roles at a Command Center will include:


* '''Parade Guide Lead:''' This person (a PBEM staffer) effectively serves as the Incident Commander for Parade Guides. They will have an 800 MHz to communicate with the Portland ECC.
* '''Parade Guide Lead:''' This person (a PBEM staffer) effectively serves as the Incident Commander for Parade Guides. They will have an 800 MHz to communicate with the Portland ECC.
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=== Required Equipment ===
=== Required Equipment ===
The following items are <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''REQUIRED'''</span> so that Parade Guides can complete their volunteer shifts safely and effectively.  
The following items are <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''REQUIRED'''</span> so that Parade Guides can complete their volunteer shifts safely and effectively.  
# '''Your personal cell phone:''' Your cell phone is your communications lifeline and you will use it to call 911 if needed. The Parade Guide Command Post should have your cell phone number so they can call you from the post.  
# '''Your personal cell phone:''' Your cell phone is your communications lifeline and you will use it to call 911 if needed. The Parade Guide Command Center should have your cell phone number so they can call you from the post.
# '''Weather-appropriate and proper attire:'''  
# '''Weather-appropriate and proper attire:'''  
#* Barricade positions are unsheltered and directly in the weather! Please be sure to stay informed of the weather forecast for the day of your posting and dress appropriately.
#* Barricade positions are unsheltered and directly in the weather! Please be sure to stay informed of the weather forecast for the day of your posting and dress appropriately.
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#* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations.
#* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations.
#* Footwear should be closed-toe; preferably comfortable and watertight sneakers you can stand in for long periods of time. Trail runners or hiking boots are most recommended. If your footwear is new, we suggest having it fully broken in before parade day.
#* Footwear should be closed-toe; preferably comfortable and watertight sneakers you can stand in for long periods of time. Trail runners or hiking boots are most recommended. If your footwear is new, we suggest having it fully broken in before parade day.
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated '''''**[JVK NOTE: include hydration calculations here]*** ***[JVK: will we have water at the command post provided by Rose Festival?]'''''
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated '''''**[JVK NOTE: include hydration calculations here]*** ***[JVK: will we have water at the command center provided by Rose Festival?]'''''
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# '''Folding camp chair:''' We ask that Volunteer Guides remain standing as their physical capabilities permit in the time leading up to the parade. But after the parade begins, we recommend sitting at post and having a folding camp chair available. This is the number one item parade volunteers say they'd ''wish'' they brought when they don't!
# '''Folding camp chair:''' We ask that Volunteer Guides remain standing as their physical capabilities permit in the time leading up to the parade. But after the parade begins, we recommend sitting at post and having a folding camp chair available. This is the number one item parade volunteers say they'd ''wish'' they brought when they don't!
# '''FRS/GMRS radio:''' We'll plan to be on an FRS frequency for tactical communications, but the Command Post will use cell phone voice/SMS for volunteers who don't have a radio.
# '''FRS/GMRS radio:''' We'll plan to be on an FRS frequency for tactical communications, but the Command Center will use cell phone voice/SMS for volunteers who don't have a radio.
# '''Umbrella:''' Is it raining? You'll wish you had one. Is the sun out? You'll wish you had one. Best to hedge your bets and bring an umbrella.
# '''Umbrella:''' Is it raining? You'll wish you had one. Is the sun out? You'll wish you had one. Best to hedge your bets and bring an umbrella.
# '''Snacks:''' We recommend high protein snacks. Watch out for sugary snacks that crash your energy later.
# '''Snacks:''' We recommend high protein snacks. Watch out for sugary snacks that crash your energy later.
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* Recommended parking;
* Recommended parking;
* Location of restrooms for volunteers;
* Location of restrooms for volunteers;
* Location of the Command Post;
* Location of the Command Center;
* Relevant parade day phone numbers (e.g. cell phone numbers of personnel in the Command Post);
* Relevant parade day phone numbers (e.g. cell phone numbers of personnel in the Command Center);
* Tactical radio frequencies;
* Tactical radio frequencies;
* Reviews of required and recommended equipment;
* Reviews of required and recommended equipment;
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=== Before leaving home ===
=== Before leaving home ===
Before leaving home for your volunteer shift:
Before leaving home for your volunteer shift:
* Have your route from home planned. If you're driving, where will you park your vehicle while volunteering? (Recommended parking options for you will be included in the Operations Plan) How much time will you need to get from your home to check in at the Command Post?
* Have your route from home planned. If you're driving, where will you park your vehicle while volunteering? (Recommended parking options for you will be included in the Operations Plan) How much time will you need to get from your home to check in at the Command Center?
* If you're taking the bus, plan your trip with TriMet at https://trimet.org/home/planner.
* If you're taking the bus, plan your trip with TriMet at https://trimet.org/home/planner.
* Check your equipment and make sure you have everything you want. We recommend having it prepped and ready to go the night before.
* Check your equipment and make sure you have everything you want. We recommend having it prepped and ready to go the night before.
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=== Post procedures ===
=== Post procedures ===
As a general rule, Parade Guides are to remain at their posts unless otherwise directed by Parade Guide Command Post.
As a general rule, Parade Guides are to remain at their posts unless otherwise directed by Command Center. If you need to leave your post (e.g. for a bathroom break), contact the Command Center to request a runner to take over for you while you are gone.
 
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