Operations at Fire Stations: Difference between revisions
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If the fire station is not a tenable location to operate from, volunteers should attempt to recover the Orange Kit '''''only if''''' it is safe to do so. Volunteers should not enter a building at risk for collapse; always assume earthquake aftershocks. An ARO may be able to set up the kit at a safer nearby location and begin passing radio traffic. | If the fire station is not a tenable location to operate from, volunteers should attempt to recover the Orange Kit '''''only if''''' it is safe to do so. Volunteers should not enter a building at risk for collapse; always assume earthquake aftershocks. An ARO may be able to set up the kit at a safer nearby location and begin passing radio traffic. | ||
=== Step 2: Orange Go-Kit set up and initial check | === Step 2: Orange Go-Kit set up and initial check ins === | ||
#With a minimum of two volunteers, one of whom is an ARO: | #With a minimum of two volunteers, one of whom is an ARO: | ||
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#*UHF Radio Operator (no license necessary): Responsible for setup and operation of the UHF handheld radio and communicating with nearby BEECN sites. | #*UHF Radio Operator (no license necessary): Responsible for setup and operation of the UHF handheld radio and communicating with nearby BEECN sites. | ||
#Volunteers next establish the written log of communications to and from their station using the BEECN Radio Log Form. | #Volunteers next establish the written log of communications to and from their station using the BEECN Radio Log Form. | ||
#The ARO checks in with the Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Resource Net Controller on the Multnomah County Secondary Repeater MC-2, which is stored in memory channel 2 of VHF radio'''.''' Checking in with the Resource Net, the ARO gives his or her FCC call sign and waits for acknowledgement from the net control operator. Once recognized, the ARO may be asked to provide additional information such as: | |||
#*Name | |||
#*Location | |||
#*Available equipment, including communications and transportation resources | |||
#*Other information deemed necessary by the ARO or requested by net control | |||
== X == | == X == | ||
