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RACES Communication Unit Leader Wanted

RACES Communication Unit Leader Wanted

Kent County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (KCRACES) is looking for an experienced amateur radio enthusiast to fill the roll of the Communications Unit leader.  This is a volunteer position.  Candidates must be willing to make a two-year (minimum) commitment.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Coordinates KCRACES communications unit activations
  • Advises KCRACES leadership on potential severe weather activation
  • Operates net control when other net controllers are not available
  • Trains net controllers
  • Creates / updates communications plans as needed
  • Advises KCRACES coordinator on communications specific issues
  • Works with other KCRACES unit leaders to fulfill communications needs to successfully complete missions

KCRACES Communication Unit Leader requirements:

  • Must join Kent County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
  • Willing to make a two-year commitment to the position
  • Amateur Radio License
  • Own Dual band Amateur Radio’s both mobile and handheld
  • Previous radio operations experience
  • Ability to sustain radio operations from home
  • FEMA IS-22, IS-100.b

Reports to the Kent County RACES Coordinator or designee.

Interested persons can contact hr@kentcountysar.org.  Please provide a brief reason for your interest and your qualifications.

Basic Skywarn Spotter Training – 2012

The annual basic skywarn spotter traning has been posted.

Flyer
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When
February 23rd 2012

Where
Grandville Middle School
3535 Wilson Ave
Grandville, MI 49418

The doors open at 6:00 PM and the training begins at 7:00PM.  We encourage all participants to arrive early to allow time for registration and to browse the displays that will be setup.

Registration
Click here to register for this training.

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