RAC Presents Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course

In-Person: September 2024 | York and Niagara Regions in Ontario


** RAC Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course
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https://www.rac.ca/rac-auxiliary-communications-communicator-course/

For immediate release:
September 17, 2024

Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT
RAC Community Services Officer
community@rac.ca

Update: We have added two new RAC Auxiliary Communications (Aux-C) Communi
cator Courses this September. The courses will be held in York Region and
 in the Niagara Region. The details are listed below and space is still av
ailable.

Radio Amateurs of Canada continues to actively engage in discussions with
 various Emergency Management agencies and non-governmental organizations
 to facilitate training programs in Canadian provinces and territories. Th
ese initiatives have the potential to significantly enhance our emergency
 communication capabilities.

As a result of these discussions, RAC is excited to introduce a new Auxi
liary Communications (Aux-Comm) Training Program, designed to enhance ou
r communication capabilities during emergencies.

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.

In partnership with Emergency Management Ontario, Radio Amateurs of Cana
da initiated a successful pilot program in Sudbury, Ontario on September
 7 and September 8 and has now added two new locations in York Region and
 in the Niagara Region. Please see the information below for dates and tim
e.


** Course Overview
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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.

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.)

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** Course Outline
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The RAC-ACS Communicator Course will cover the following 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

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Group Exercise Scenarios:

* SOP Exercise
* Power Outage
* Train Derailment
* Wild Land Fire
* Severe Storm/Flood

Upcoming Courses: York and Niagara Regions in Ontario

York Region

Date: September 21–22

Time: 9 am to 5 pm each day

Place:

Room G031AB
York Region Operations Centre
17150 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
Niagara Region

Date: September 28-29

Time: 9 am to 5 pm each day

Place:

Room CE101
Niagara Regional Headquarters
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
Thorold, Ontario
Future Courses

RAC will provide information about future courses on the RAC website (http
s://www.rac.ca/rac-acs-communicator-course/) and in our other communicatio
n vehicles including RAC bulletins (https://www.rac.ca/rac-notifications/)
  and social media.

Registration:

For more information and to register for the course, please contact RAC
 Community Services Officer Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT, at community@rac.c
a (mailto:community@rac.ca)


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Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director

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