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Each BEECN Cohort has the following responsibilities:
Each BEECN Cohort has the following responsibilities:


# No less than monthly, do a sight check of the cache to ensure it is secure and has not been damaged or significantly tampered with, and that the tarp over it is still on tight (if the cache is outdoors). There is no need to inform PBEM of this check unless there is damage or other issues to report.
# No less than monthly, do a sight check of the cache to ensure it is secure and has not been damaged or significantly tampered with, and that the tarp over it is still on tight (if the cache is outdoors). The check should '''''always''''' be logged in the [[BEECN Journaling System]].
# No less than quarterly, inventory the contents of the cache using the inventory forms included inside the cache. Inventorying is done through the [[BEECN Journaling System]].
# No less than quarterly, inventory the contents of the cache through the [[BEECN Journaling System]]. Many caches include inventory forms to aid in the inventory process.
# No less than annually, participate in a BEECN activation exercise. PBEM will coordinate an exercise in the area of the BEECN once a year, but will coordinate more activation exercises at the request of a cohort as resources allow.
# No less than annually, participate in a BEECN activation exercise. PBEM will coordinate an exercise in the area of the BEECN once a year, but will coordinate more activation exercises at the request of a cohort as resources allow.
# In the event of a major earthquake, proceed with BEECN operations as described in [[Section 300]].
# In the event of a major earthquake, proceed with BEECN operations as described in [[Operations at BEECN Sites]].<br />
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=== Fire Station Cohorts ===
=== Fire Station Cohorts ===
A Fire Station volunteer (“FS volunteer”) is a specialized Amateur Radio Operator (ARO), '''''or''''' a non-licensed volunteer assisting the ARO, who works independently of BEECN cohorts and communicates with the Portland Emergency Operations Center (EOC).Fire Station volunteers also form a cohort of eight for each fire station. Each shift requires one primary and one backup ARO. Fire Station Volunteers are responsible for relaying messages from BEECNs to the EOC during deployments and exercises and are fundamental to BEECN operations. Therefore, a BEECN cohort should know who the Fire Station Volunteer is who will be relaying their messages. The responsibilities of Fire Station Volunteers are described in [[Operations: Fire Stations]]
A fire station volunteer is a specialized [[VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM|Amateur Radio Operator (ARO)]], '''''or''''' a [[VSF 14.01.04: Fire Station UHF Volunteer|non-licensed volunteer]] partnering with the ARO. Fire station volunteers also form a cohort of four (minimum) for each fire station. Each shift requires one primary and one backup ARO. Fire station Volunteers are responsible for relaying messages from BEECNs to the EOC during deployments and exercises and are fundamental to BEECN operations. Therefore, a BEECN cohort should know who the fire station volunteer is who will be relaying their messages. The responsibilities of fire station volunteers are described in [[Operations: Fire Stations]]
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