Clatsop County Auxiliary Communications (AuxComm), formed in 2017 by combining Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) into one coordinated unit of experienced local amateurs ready and willing to support their communities through amateur radio services during disasters.
All licensed amateurs are eligible to apply for membership in Clatsop County AuxComm.
What experience, training and qualifications are required?
- Fill out the application linked below to begin the process.
- Complete the following courses and provide an electronic copy of your completion certificate for:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- IS-100c Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
- IS-200c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction
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IS-2200 (previously IS-775) Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now requires all volunteers, including amateur radio operators, to have completed the above course material. These courses are available as on-line independent-study courses that are free of charge at the links above.
- Complete Basic First Aid / CPR training and provide an electronic copy of completion
- List your experience:
- Net check-ins: List the nets where you check in and give the approximate frequency of your check-ins.
- Net control: List any experience you may have as net control.
- Events: List community events where you’ve served as a volunteer and indicate those where you’ve used your radio communication skills (indicate FRS or amateur radio)
When you have submitted the above information and your documentation verifying completion of the courses listed above, Clatsop County will process a background check This will complete your required paperwork. Once the EOC approves your paperwork, you will become an AuxComm member and be issued an I.D. badge which will allow you to participate in actual incidents.
If for any reason your paperwork is incomplete or is not approved, you will be notified of what you will need in order to complete your experience and qualifications.
More information needed?
If you have further questions about joining Clatsop County AuxComm, please contact the Communications Unit Leader (COML) Mike Brumfield W5MMB.
Application
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