Operations at BEECN Sites: Difference between revisions
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=== Self determination to deploy === | === Self determination to deploy === | ||
Individual volunteers have personal discretion to deploy when the self- deployment protocols are met [[Operations at BEECN Sites#Deployment Protocols|as described above]]. The decision to deploy following a disaster is a volunteer’s own, and a volunteer may never be coerced into deploying. A volunteer who chooses not to deploy will not be subject to any consequences related to his or her standing in the BEECN program. | Individual volunteers have personal discretion to deploy when the self-deployment protocols are met [[Operations at BEECN Sites#Deployment Protocols|as described above]]. The decision to deploy following a disaster is a volunteer’s own, and a volunteer may never be coerced into deploying. A volunteer who chooses not to deploy will not be subject to any consequences related to his or her standing in the BEECN program. | ||
=== Deployment Guiding Principles === | === Deployment Guiding Principles === | ||
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* '''Utilities:''' Note the status of all utilities. If you smell gas, leave the area. If you see downed wires, assume they are live. | * '''Utilities:''' Note the status of all utilities. If you smell gas, leave the area. If you see downed wires, assume they are live. | ||
* '''Collapse Zone:''' Stay out of the collapse zone of any buildings. Even if a building appears to have weathered the initial earthquake, consider | * '''Collapse Zone:''' Stay out of the collapse zone of any buildings. Even if a building appears to have weathered the initial earthquake, consider aftershocks. A collapse zone is 1.5 x height of the building. | ||
* '''Tall trees:''' Be wary of tall trees. Trees generally do well in earthquakes. But a weak tree, dying tree, or tree in loose soil is a hazard. | * '''Tall trees:''' Be wary of tall trees. Trees generally do well in earthquakes. But a weak tree, dying tree, or tree in loose soil is a hazard. An aftershock could also shake out branches and other debris. | ||
PBEM recommends scoping out a place to set up the BEECN that is: | PBEM recommends scoping out a place to set up the BEECN that is: | ||
* ''At least'' 12' x 12' in area; | * ''At least'' 12' x 12' in area; | ||
* At higher ground relative to the rest of the BEECN site; | |||
* Level; | * Level; | ||
* Not under trees or power lines; | * Not under trees or power lines; | ||
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# Set up the shelter using the instructions in the [[BEECN Caches#BEECN_Pop-Up_Shelters|shelter set-up article]]. | # Set up the shelter using the instructions in the [[BEECN Caches#BEECN_Pop-Up_Shelters|shelter set-up article]]. | ||
# Load batteries into the radio and turn the radio on. See the [[BEECN Caches#UHF Handheld BEECN Radio|radio setup page]] if you need help. | # Load batteries into the radio and turn the radio on. See the [[BEECN Caches#UHF Handheld BEECN Radio|radio setup page]] if you need help. | ||
# | # Tune the radio to your assigned radio channel according to[[Operations at BEECN Sites#BEECN Channel Guide | the BEECN channel guide]]. | ||
# Open the RADIO LOG in the binder, date it, and prep it to record radio traffic. | # Open the RADIO LOG in the binder, date it, and prep it to record radio traffic. | ||
# Use the script shown in the next section to check in with your Relay and begin passing radio traffic. | |||
==== Radio script for initial BEECN check in ==== | ==== Radio script for initial BEECN check in ==== | ||
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* '''BEECN VOLUNTEER:''' <span style="background:#FFFF00">FIRE STATION NUMBER</span> this is <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NUMBER and BEECN NAME</span> checking in. | * '''BEECN VOLUNTEER:''' <span style="background:#FFFF00">FIRE STATION NUMBER</span> this is <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NUMBER and BEECN NAME</span> checking in. | ||
* '''FIRE STATION:''' Roger <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NUMBER and BEECN NAME</span>. Are you at BEECN and ready to operate? | * '''FIRE STATION:''' Roger <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NUMBER and BEECN NAME</span>. Are you at BEECN and ready to operate? | ||
* '''BEECN VOLUNTEER:''' I am on station at <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NAME</span> near <span style="background:#FFFF00">(give visual landmark)</span> and ready to operate. I have <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> | * '''BEECN VOLUNTEER:''' I am on station at <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NAME</span> near <span style="background:#FFFF00">(give visual landmark)</span> and ready to operate. I have <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> volunteers at this location. <span style="background:#FFFF00"># of them are SUVs.</span> | ||
* '''FIRE STATION:''' Roger, <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> | * '''FIRE STATION:''' Roger, <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> volunteers at your BEECN. Please continue to monitor this channel and inform me of staffing changes. | ||
Volunteers will record the time of the first transmission and the time when their Relay is reached in the radio log. After checking in, volunteers request permission to pass radio traffic if there are messages to relay. Otherwise, volunteers wait and listen on channel for further instructions/messages. | Volunteers will record the time of the first transmission and the time when their Relay is reached in the radio log. After checking in, volunteers request permission to pass radio traffic if there are messages to relay. Otherwise, volunteers wait and listen on channel for further instructions/messages. | ||
