In-Person: September 7 and 8 | Sudbury, Ontario
** RAC Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course
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https://www.rac.ca/rac-auxiliary-communications-aux-c-communicator-course/ (
https://www.rac.ca/rac-auxiliary-communications-aux-c-communicator-course/ )
For immediate release: August 23, 2024
Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT
RAC Community Services Officer
community@rac.caRadio Amateurs of Canada, in partnership with the City of Sudbury, is
excited to introduce a new Auxiliary Communications (Aux-Comm) Training P
rogram, designed to enhance our communication capabilities during emerge
ncies.
As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Radio Amateurs of Canada under
stands the importance of effective coordination and communication during c
rises. The training is based on the All-Hazards Risk Assessment methodolog
y, ensuring we can effectively mitigate communication failures and colla
borate with other organizations during a disaster.
Target Audience:
The course is designed for experienced Amateur Radio volunteers who provid
e communication support during planned events and incidents, as well as
communication personnel from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and go
vernment Emergency Management services.
Date | Time | Location:
The course will held on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8
from 9 am to 5 pm each day in Sudbury, Ontario at:
Lionel E Lalonde Centre
239 Montee Principale
Sudbury (Azilda), Ontario
P0M 1B0
Goal:
The Aux-Comm Training Program aims to improve interoperability among Non-G
overnmental Organizations and Emergency Management workforces, ultimatel
y contributing to a more efficient and effective disaster response.
The goal of this 20-hour course is to provide instruction to Auxiliary Com
munications volunteers so that their individual and organizational efforts
/expertise are appropriately integrated into the public safety/service com
munications support environment.
Auxiliary Communicators provide alternate communications by supporting com
munications with other organizations:
* in cases where local services have failed:
* at emergency incidents/planned events/training exercises
* within the emergency management structure (Emergency Operations Centre (
EOCs), etc.)
Topics:
* The Communications Unit and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
* AuxCommRoles and Responsibilities
* Interoperable Communications
* Incident Communications
* Incident Radio Communications Plan
* Incident Communications Centre
* Team Management and Accountability
* Resources, Safety and Deployment
* Best Practices
* Interoperability and Radio Networks
Group Exercise Scenarios:
* SOP Exercise
* Power Outage
* Train Derailment
* Severe Storm/Flood
Registration:
For more information and to register for the course, please contact RAC
Community Services Officer Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT, at
community@rac.ca (mailto:
community@rac.ca)
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Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director
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RAC Presents Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course