Emergency Communications Level 1
Dates
Sunday: July 18 & 25, 2010
Time
9AM - 4PM
Workshop Location
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Teaching Center
270-05 76th Avenue
New Hyde Park, New York 11040
Workshops Objectives
During times of emergency, normal modes of communication may not be available. With this emergency communication course from the ARRL, you will be taught the correct procedures and set-ups for emergency communications during local, regional or national emergency conditions. You will learn the basic skills necessary to work effectively with government, public and volunteer agencies, so that working communication networks can be established that enhance communication. You will also be introduced to the division of amateur radio operators and their pool of experienced communicators to assist you in becoming proficient in your skills.
All Amateur Radio operators are encouraged to become certified in emergency communication, and this course is suitable for all licensed operators.
Although the class sessions occur over two days, the participants will be expected to prepare for these sessions at home using the self-study EmComm Level 1 textbook available from the ARRL.
Instructor
Chief Instructor: Mike Lisenco N2YBB Co-instructor: Jim Mezey W2KFV
Instructor Bio
Mike Lisenco Is the current ARRL Section Manager for New York City & Long Island (NLI), supervising the ARRL Field Organization. He served as ARRL ARES Section Emergency Coordinator and Assistant Section Manager for New York City-Long Island from 2007-2009. Prior to that, Mike was the ARES District Emergency Coordinator for New York City, supervising an organization made up of the 5 borough (county) organizations that comprise the metropolis. He is an ARRL Certified ECC Field Instructor and Examiner.
Prerequisites
Preferred prerequisite: Amateur radio license. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.
Materials Needed
EmComm Level I book, 3rd edition
Cost
No cost for the class
- EmComm Level 1 Book - $19.95
- ARRL certification exam - $15.00
Parking passes will be stamped by security, courtesy of NS/LIJ Hospital
Maximum Enrollment
75
Course Recognition
Certification for emergency communications (after passing final examination)
Sponsors
ARRL, LIJ/NS hospital, K9SARCert
Workshop Coordinator
Valerie Mokides KC2RIS
Syllabus
- Introduction to Emergency Communication
- Amateurs as Professionals - The Served Agency Relationship
- Network Theory and the Design of Emergency Communication Systems
- Emergency Communication Organizations and Systems
- Served Agency Communication Systems
- Basic Communication Skills
- Introduction to Emergency Nets
- Basic Message Handling - Part 1
- Basic Message Handling - Part 2
- Net Operating Guidelines
- The Incident Command System
- Preparing for Deployment
- Equipment Choices for Emergency Communication
- Emergency Activation
- Setup, Initial Operations, and Shutdown
- Operations & Logistics
- Personal Safety, Survival, and Health Considerations
- Alternative Communication Methods
- What to Expect in Large-Scale Disasters
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Marine Communications
- Other Learning Opportunities
- Modes, Methods, and Applications
Registration
To register, please contact Valerie Mokides