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A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. VSF 02.02 is the position assigned to volunteers who are trained and ready to operate the amateur radio [[Operations at Fire Stations#Orange Go-Kits|Orange Go-Kit]] at a Portland fire station.
A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. VSF 02.02 is the position assigned to volunteers who are trained and ready to operate the amateur radio [[Operations at Fire Stations#Orange Go-Kits|Orange Go-Kit]] at a Portland fire station. This is usually, but not always, done in service of the BEECN program. They are considered a BEECN volunteer and listed in BEECN volunteer rosters.
:''See also:'' [[Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN)|BEECN Program Guidelines]]<br /> <br />
:''See also:'' [[Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN)|BEECN Program Guidelines]]<br /> <br />
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=== Summary ===
=== Summary ===
[https://www.portland.gov/beecn BEECN] volunteers operate in organized cohorts, perform regular equipment checks, participate in drills, and deploy communication nodes (BEECNs) 24–48 hours after a major earthquake.
[https://www.portland.gov/beecn BEECN] volunteers operate in organized cohorts, perform regular equipment checks, participate in drills, and deploy communication nodes (BEECNs) 24–48 hours after a major earthquake. Since BEECN caches operate on handheld UHF radios, they cannot talk directly with the Portland EOC. The fire station nearest to a BEECN cache serves to relay radio traffic to the [[PBEM Emergency Operations Center (EOC)|EOC]] through use of a VHF radio set, called an Orange Go-Kit. Fire Station HAMs operate that go kit.
 
A Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node (BEECN) Volunteer plays a vital role in disaster response by establishing communication between neighborhoods and Portland’s [[PBEM Emergency Operations Center (EOC)|Emergency Operations Center]] (EOC) in the aftermath of a major earthquake. Volunteers assist at designated BEECN sites to relay critical information, such as scene stabilization information, emergency requests, and damage reports, using durable communication systems.


BEECN Volunteers are the only PBEM volunteers who can be a NET volunteer '''''or''''' an [[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|ATV]] but are [[Indemnification|indemnified]] by the City of Portland either way.
BEECN Volunteers are the only PBEM volunteers who can be a NET volunteer '''''or''''' an [[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|ATV]] but are [[Indemnification|indemnified]] by the City of Portland either way.
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| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:gray; color:white;" |'''During Grey Skies, these volunteers...'''
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:gray; color:white;" |'''During Grey Skies, these volunteers...'''
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| style="background-color:skyblue; padding:15px;" |...stay in contact with their BEECN Coordinator, participate in BEECN equipment checks, exercises, and inventories. They help keep caches adequately supplied, and monitor the [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=9094103decb2475885daa0b03ac13496 BEECN readiness score] for their assigned BEECN.
| style="background-color:skyblue; padding:15px;" |...stay in contact with their BEECN Coordinator, participate in BEECN equipment checks, exercises, and inventories. They monitor the [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=9094103decb2475885daa0b03ac13496 BEECN readiness score] for their assigned fire station. They keep on top of their radio skills, and stay in contact with the captain and/or lieutenants at their assigned fire station.


| style="background-color:lightgray; padding:15px;" |...deploy to their BEECN site, set up the radio, and begin  exchanging messages with their primary relay.
| style="background-color:lightgray; padding:15px;" |...deploy to their assigned fire station, set up the radio, and facilitate radio traffic between their BEECNs and the EOC.
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=== Related Volunteer Positions ===
=== Related Volunteer Positions ===
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=== Responsibilities ===
=== Responsibilities ===


* Deploy to assigned BEECN sites within 24–48 hours following a major earthquake.
* Deploy to assigned fire station within 24–48 hours following a major earthquake.
* Set up communication equipment, including handheld radios and tents, at BEECN locations.
* Set up radio equipment at the fire station.
* Relay and log emergency messages between the public and emergency responders via radio.
* Relay and log emergency messages between the public and emergency responders via radio.
* Conduct periodic checks and inventory of BEECN caches to ensure readiness.
* Conduct periodic checks and inventory of the Orange Go-Kit to ensure readiness.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
* Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Position ID''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Position ID|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Position ID''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Position ID|※]]'''</sup>
|style="text-align: center; background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>'''VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer'''</big>
|style="text-align: center; background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>'''VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM'''</big>
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Structure''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Structure|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Structure''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Structure|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|The BEECN Volunteer is part of a BEECN Cohort, and the BEECN Volunteer reports to the BEECN Coordinator for their assigned BEECN.
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|The fire station HAM is part of a BEECN Cohort, and the volunteer reports to the BEECN Coordinator for their assigned fire station.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities|※]]'''</sup>
|style="padding: 10px"|Leadership, radio, communication. Ability to remain cool headed in intense situations. First aid is also helpful, but not as important as the other skills listed.
|style="padding: 10px"|Operating a VHF amateur radio set. Ability to remain cool headed in intense situations.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Licenses and Certifications''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Licenses and Certifications|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Licenses and Certifications''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Licenses and Certifications|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|None required.
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|Technician class amateur radio license in good standing. Higher classes of amateur radio license (e.g. General or Amateur Extra) encouraged. Once licensed, volunteer must then be certified as a PBEM Amateur Radio Operator (ARO).
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Currency''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Currency|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Currency''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Currency|※]]'''</sup>
|style="padding: 10px"|BEECN volunteers must be in touch with their BEECN Coordinator and appear on the roster of their BEECN Response Framework. They should also participate in BEECN inventories and exercises as their time allows. Because all BEECN volunteers are indemnified, they '''''are''''' '''''required''''' to log their hours but '''''not''''' required to meet the twelve hour [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|Minimum Service Contribution (MRC)]] unless they are also a NET volunteer. However, t'''hey should log at least one hour each calendar year minimum''' to remain in active status.
|style="padding: 10px"|Volunteers must be in touch with their BEECN Coordinator and appear on the roster of their BEECN Response Framework. They should also participate in inventories and exercises as their time allows. Because all BEECN volunteers are indemnified, they '''''are''''' '''''required''''' to log their hours but '''''not''''' required to meet the twelve hour [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|Minimum Service Contribution (MRC)]] unless they are also a NET volunteer. However, t'''hey should log at least one hour each calendar year minimum''' to remain in active status.
BEECN Volunteers are required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at the same frequency as NET volunteers.
BEECN volunteers are required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at the same frequency as NET volunteers.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Physical Requirements''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Physical Requirements|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Physical Requirements''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Physical Requirements|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|A BEECN volunteer must be inside a 20-minute walk or bike ride of the BEECN they are assigned to. They should be able to access BEECN equipment from storage and move it to the BEECN site with the assistance of at least one other person.
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|A volunteer must be inside a 20-minute walk or bike ride of the fire station they are assigned to.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Task Book''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Task Book|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Task Book''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Task Book|※]]'''</sup>
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''PPE and Recommended Equipment''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#PPE and Recommended Equipment|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''PPE and Recommended Equipment''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#PPE and Recommended Equipment|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|'''PPE:''' Weather appropriate clothes. BEECN volunteers should wear the hard hats and vests found in their BEECN cache when conducting BEECN operations.
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|'''PPE:''' Weather appropriate clothes.
'''Equipment:''' All the equipment a BEECN volunteer needs should be in their [[BEECN Caches|BEECN Cache]].
'''Equipment:''' All the equipment a BEECN volunteer needs should be in their Orange Go-Kit.
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Forms''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Forms|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Forms''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Forms|※]]'''</sup>
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Updated''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Updated|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Updated''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Updated|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|2025.01.15 ''(version 2.0)''
|style="background: white; padding: 10px"|2025.06.01 ''(version 2.0)''
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|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Released''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Released|※]]'''</sup>
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Released''' <sup>'''[[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Released|※]]'''</sup>
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=== Training for VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer ===
=== Training for VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM ===
<mark>'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!'''</mark> Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].
<mark>'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!'''</mark> Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].
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|For BEECN volunteers to learn how to log their service hours in their MyImpact profile.
|For BEECN volunteers to learn how to log their service hours in their MyImpact profile.
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|[https://vimeo.com/678843961?share=copy BEECN Radio Training]
|PBEM ARO Training
|style="background: #d35d30; color: white"|'''Required'''
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|Online
|In-person
|2 minutes
|Varies
|Brief video on how to use the handheld BEECN UHF radio.
|After getting licensed, a PBEM Radio Training Liaison (RTL) will instruct the incumbent HAM volunteer on how to operate the Orange Go-Kit.
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|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System]
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-100.c&lang=en IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System]
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|2.0 hours
|2.0 hours
|Course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. Knowing the basics of ICS can give BEECN volunteers context to the City's overall response effort.
|Course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. Knowing the basics of ICS can give BEECN volunteers context to the City's overall response effort.
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|Crowd Management
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|Online or in-person
|2.0 hours
|'''Not to be confused with "Crowd Control".''' It is possible that large numbers of people will visit the BEECN Site. Crowd management training helps BEECN volunteers guide the behavior and movement of crowds.
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|Mental Health Crisis De-escalation
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|In-person
|3.0 hours
|If an individual visiting a BEECN Site is in a state of agitation, this training helps volunteers identify the precipitants of agitated behavior, the importance of non-verbal communication, and skills/strategies to manage an agitated person.
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|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242.c&lang=en IS-242: Effective Communication]
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242.c&lang=en IS-242: Effective Communication]
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|1.0 hours
|1.0 hours
|Introduces the FEMA Community Lifelines construct, an outcome-driven response structure used to achieve incident stabilization. PBEM uses Community Lifelines, and knowing them will help BEECN volunteers communicate more effectively with the EOC.
|Introduces the FEMA Community Lifelines construct, an outcome-driven response structure used to achieve incident stabilization. PBEM uses Community Lifelines, and knowing them will help BEECN volunteers communicate more effectively with the EOC.
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|First Aid (certification)
|style="background: #e9ae97"|Optional
|In-person
|6.5 hours
|Instructs volunteers how to preserve life, prevent further injury or deterioration, and promote recovery by providing immediate, temporary care to an injured or ill person. The BEECN caches include first aid supplies, and first aid certification can help BEECN volunteers use and/or distribute them effectively.
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|Basic NET or CERT (certification)
|Basic NET or CERT (certification)
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=== VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer Knowledge Base ===
=== VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM Knowledge Base ===
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|2016.02.15
|2016.02.15
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|[https://seattleemergencyhubs.org/ Seattle Emergency Hubs]
|One of the programs that BEECN was based on. Summary videos are [https://youtu.be/bTg2plSt1NY HERE] and [https://youtu.be/icXq279CmXs HERE].
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|[https://english.elpais.com/society/2025-05-06/hollywoods-big-lie-about-disasters-in-crises-like-spains-blackout-the-natural-reaction-is-generosity-not-panic.html Hollywood’s big lie about disasters: In crises like Spain’s blackout, the natural reaction is generosity, not panic]
|Case study reflecting that survivors are more inclined to help other survivors in a disaster, countering assumptions that people behave badly towards each other.
|Javier Salas / [https://english.elpais.com/ El Pais]
|2025.05.06
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Revision as of 20:18, 1 June 2025

A Volunteer Support Function (VSF) is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. VSF 02.02 is the position assigned to volunteers who are trained and ready to operate the amateur radio Orange Go-Kit at a Portland fire station. This is usually, but not always, done in service of the BEECN program. They are considered a BEECN volunteer and listed in BEECN volunteer rosters.

See also: BEECN Program Guidelines


Summary

BEECN volunteers operate in organized cohorts, perform regular equipment checks, participate in drills, and deploy communication nodes (BEECNs) 24–48 hours after a major earthquake. Since BEECN caches operate on handheld UHF radios, they cannot talk directly with the Portland EOC. The fire station nearest to a BEECN cache serves to relay radio traffic to the EOC through use of a VHF radio set, called an Orange Go-Kit. Fire Station HAMs operate that go kit.

BEECN Volunteers are the only PBEM volunteers who can be a NET volunteer or an ATV but are indemnified by the City of Portland either way.

Blue Skies/Grey Skies Summary
During Blue Skies, these volunteers... During Grey Skies, these volunteers...
...stay in contact with their BEECN Coordinator, participate in BEECN equipment checks, exercises, and inventories. They monitor the BEECN readiness score for their assigned fire station. They keep on top of their radio skills, and stay in contact with the captain and/or lieutenants at their assigned fire station. ...deploy to their assigned fire station, set up the radio, and facilitate radio traffic between their BEECNs and the EOC.

Related Volunteer Positions

VSF 14.01.02: BEECN Coordinator

VSF 14.01.03: BEECN District Coordinator

VSF 14.01.04: Fire Station UHF Volunteer

VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM

Responsibilities

  • Deploy to assigned fire station within 24–48 hours following a major earthquake.
  • Set up radio equipment at the fire station.
  • Relay and log emergency messages between the public and emergency responders via radio.
  • Conduct periodic checks and inventory of the Orange Go-Kit to ensure readiness.
  • Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
  • Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
  • Log all volunteer hours.
Position ID ※ VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM
Mission Area ※ Preparedness Response Recovery
Lead Agency ※ Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
Active NET Required? ※ No; this position is available to ATVs.
Structure ※ The fire station HAM is part of a BEECN Cohort, and the volunteer reports to the BEECN Coordinator for their assigned fire station.
Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities ※ Operating a VHF amateur radio set. Ability to remain cool headed in intense situations.
Licenses and Certifications ※ Technician class amateur radio license in good standing. Higher classes of amateur radio license (e.g. General or Amateur Extra) encouraged. Once licensed, volunteer must then be certified as a PBEM Amateur Radio Operator (ARO).
Currency ※ Volunteers must be in touch with their BEECN Coordinator and appear on the roster of their BEECN Response Framework. They should also participate in inventories and exercises as their time allows. Because all BEECN volunteers are indemnified, they are required to log their hours but not required to meet the twelve hour Minimum Service Contribution (MRC) unless they are also a NET volunteer. However, they should log at least one hour each calendar year minimum to remain in active status.

BEECN volunteers are required to complete a criminal background check at the same frequency as NET volunteers.

Physical Requirements ※ A volunteer must be inside a 20-minute walk or bike ride of the fire station they are assigned to.
Task Book ※ None at this time.
PPE and Recommended Equipment ※ PPE: Weather appropriate clothes.

Equipment: All the equipment a BEECN volunteer needs should be in their Orange Go-Kit.

Forms ※ BEECN Response Framework

NET Form 6: Communications Log

Updated ※ 2025.06.01 (version 2.0)
Released ※ 2017.10.03

Training for VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM

Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required! Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on Position Descriptions: Training Section.

Training or Resource Type Delivery Duration Learning Objective
Basic BEECN Orientation Required Online 1.5 hours Summarizes BEECN Guidelines and prepares a new volunteer for working with their BEECN cohort.
Hours Logging Training Required Online 1 minute For BEECN volunteers to learn how to log their service hours in their MyImpact profile.
PBEM ARO Training In-person Varies After getting licensed, a PBEM Radio Training Liaison (RTL) will instruct the incumbent HAM volunteer on how to operate the Orange Go-Kit.
IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System Optional Online 2.0 hours Course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. Knowing the basics of ICS can give BEECN volunteers context to the City's overall response effort.
IS-242: Effective Communication Optional Online 8.0 hours This course covers basic communication skills, how to communicate in an emergency, how to identify community-specific communication issues, using technology as a communication tool, and effective oral communication. Not every sub-topic in this course is relevant to the responsibilities of a BEECN volunteer.
IS-2901: Introduction to Community Lifelines Optional Online 1.0 hours Introduces the FEMA Community Lifelines construct, an outcome-driven response structure used to achieve incident stabilization. PBEM uses Community Lifelines, and knowing them will help BEECN volunteers communicate more effectively with the EOC.
Basic NET or CERT (certification) Optional In-person 24 hours Basic NET/CERT training provides more and varied disaster response skills and situational awareness to BEECN volunteers.

VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM Knowledge Base

File/Resource Description Author Publish Date
BEECN Guidelines The BEECN Guidelines is the "blueprint" for the BEECN program and covers the nuances of program policies. A regular BEECN volunteer doesn't need to know the Guidelines to carry out their responsibilities, but reviewing them will enhance knowledge and provide a more complete picture of the program. PBEM 2017.10.03
BEECN video content Video content relevant to BEECN volunteer responsibilities. PBEM -
BEECN on Tumblr Media articles tagged as relevant to BEECN volunteer responsibilities. PBEM -
Portland Basic Emergency Operations Plan (BEOP) The BEOP is the framework that governs how the City of Portland responds in the aftermath of a major disaster. Being familiar with it can provide BEECN volunteers with heightened situational awareness. PBEM 2016.02.15
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