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== Background == | == Background == | ||
Volunteer Guides deploy to each of the Rose Festival's parades: the [[wikipedia:Starlight_Parade|Starlight Parade]], the Junior Parade, and the Grand Floral Parade. Each Parade Guide will receive via email an | Volunteer Guides deploy to each of the Rose Festival's parades: the [[wikipedia:Starlight_Parade|Starlight Parade]], the Junior Parade, and the Grand Floral Parade. Each Parade Guide will receive via email an Operations Plan that will include relevant contact information, check-in locations, radio frequencies, and other details specific to each event. '''Event-specific information is NOT included in this article;''' if a Volunteer Guide has not received their Operations Plan a week before the event, they should email net@portlandoregon.gov. | ||
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We encourage NET volunteers to treat this as a tactical radio comms exercise as well, and to bring an FRS/GMRS radio. Radio frequencies will be included in the event operations plan. | We encourage NET volunteers to treat this as a tactical radio comms exercise as well, and to bring an FRS/GMRS radio. Radio frequencies will be included in the event operations plan. | ||
== Parade Guide Command Post == | |||
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). | |||
Roles at a Command Post 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. | |||
* '''Check-in/Check-out:''' Specializes in checking in the Parade Guides when they arrive at the post and giving them their assignment. When a Parade Guide checks out, the person(s) in this role can accept the check-out either in person or by radio. | |||
* '''Tactical Radio Lead:''' Monitors the FRS frequency Parade Guides are speaking on and moves the frequency if necessary. | |||
* '''Runners:''' Volunteer who can run critical messages to a barricade if the Parade Guide at a location is not available by cell phone or radio. Runners will also take over for Parade Guides who need to leave post to use the restroom. | |||
== Parade Guide Equipment == | |||
The following items are REQUIRED in order for volunteers to undertake their responsibilities 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. | |||
# '''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. | |||
#* NET volunteers should wear their reflective NET vest and NET ID. Hard hats and full response kits are not required. | |||
#* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations. | |||
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated **[JVK NOTE: include hydration calculations here]*** | |||
