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This section steps volunteers through what to do when deployed to a BEECN in an emergency or during an exercise. Operations for volunteers who deploy to fire stations to support BEECNs are covered in [[Operations at Fire Stations]]. | This section steps volunteers through how to plan for a deployment and what to do when deployed to a BEECN in an emergency or during an exercise. Operations for volunteers who deploy to fire stations to support BEECNs are covered in [[Operations at Fire Stations]]. | ||
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== BEECN Operations Basics == | == BEECN Operations Basics == | ||
BEECN is a hierarchical network of communication | BEECN is a ''hierarchical'' network of communication nodes, with the objective of passing radio messages between neighborhoods and the EOC. The foundation of the network are the 50 BEECN UHF handheld radios transmitting from every area of Portland. Each BEECN has a primary relay point, which is the VHF radio kit at the nearest fire station. Radio messages are then relayed from the fire station up to the EOC. Radio messages also come ''from'' the EOC ''to'' the BEECNs. | ||
The diagram below illustrates one part of the BEECN network. | The diagram below illustrates one part of the BEECN network. | ||
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* Helps volunteers revisit and review their responsibilities; | * Helps volunteers revisit and review their responsibilities; | ||
* Ensures adequate staffing between Shifts A and B; | * Ensures adequate staffing between Shifts A and B; | ||
* Offers space for volunteers to check in and get to know one another. | * Offers space for volunteers to check in and get to know one another; | ||
* The completed Framework confirms to PBEM that volunteers are still managing the BEECN. | |||
The link to the Framework Form goes to a Smartsheet survey. When the BC talks over the different questions with volunteers and completes it, the BC can direct Smartsheet to email them an electronic copy. That document can then be forwarded out to the other cohort members for printing. To prepare the planning session, a BC can review the questions here: | The link to the Framework Form goes to a Smartsheet survey. When the BC talks over the different questions with volunteers and completes it, the BC can direct Smartsheet to email them an electronic copy. That document can then be forwarded out to the other cohort members for printing. To prepare the planning session, a BC can review the questions here: | ||
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| style="background-color: #f0f0f0;" |'''Specific Site Location''' | | style="background-color: #f0f0f0;" |'''Specific Site Location''' | ||
| style="background-color: #f0f0f0;" |'''''Optional.''''' A specific optimal location at the BEECN site the cache should be deployed. For example, through testing, BEECN volunteers may have already identified a spot that gets better radio | | style="background-color: #f0f0f0;" |'''''Optional.''''' A specific optimal location at the BEECN site the cache should be deployed. For example, through testing, BEECN volunteers may have already identified a spot that gets better radio reception. '''Example:''' if your BEECN site is a park, this might read ''"Near the corners of 8th and Main Street, by the bleachers".'' | ||
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|style="background-color: #f0f0f0;"|'''Backup UHF Channel''' | |style="background-color: #f0f0f0;"|'''Backup UHF Channel''' | ||
|style="background-color: #f0f0f0;"|The channel on the UHF handheld radio that will reach the | |style="background-color: #f0f0f0;"|The channel on the UHF handheld radio that will reach the Backup Relay. See: [[Operations at BEECN Sites#BEECN Channel Guide|BEECN Channel Guide]]. | ||
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'''''For example:''''' let's say a cohort selects "36 hours post event rounded forward to 0600". Now suppose the earthquake hits at 0248 in the morning on March 15. That means the team should aim to have the BEECN deployed by 0600 on March 17. | '''''For example:''''' let's say a cohort selects "36 hours post event rounded forward to 0600". Now suppose the earthquake hits at 0248 in the morning on March 15. That means the team should aim to have the BEECN deployed by 0600 on March 17. | ||
Shift One establishes the timeline and cadence for the incident going forward at that BEECN. | Shift One establishes the timeline and cadence for the incident going forward at that BEECN. When a cohort chooses their start time, it is recorded to a schedule kept by PBEM so that EOC staff know around when they can expect to hear from specific BEECNs. In the aftermath of an earthquake a cohort may begin their operations ''sooner'' than their Shift One time, but should avoid starting later if possible. | ||
Shift One also requires planning considerations different from the other shifts: | Shift One also requires planning considerations different from the other shifts: | ||
