RAC Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course

[Richard VE3OZW]

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, VE3JXTRAC Community Services Officer
community@rac.ca
Radio Amateurs of Canada, in partnership with the City of Sudbury, is excited to introduce a new Auxiliary Communications (Aux-Comm) Training Program, designed to enhance our communication capabilities during emergencies.
As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Radio Amateurs of Canada understands the importance of effective coordination and communication during crises. The training is based on the All-Hazards Risk Assessment methodology, ensuring we can effectively mitigate communication failures and collaborate with other organizations during a disaster.
Target Audience:
The course is designed for experienced Amateur Radio volunteers who provide communication support during planned events and incidents, as well as communication personnel from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and government 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 Centre239 Montee PrincipaleSudbury (Azilda), OntarioP0M 1B0
Goal:
The Aux-Comm Training Program aims to improve interoperability among Non-Governmental Organizations and Emergency Management workforces, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and effective disaster response. 
The goal of this 20-hour course is to provide instruction to Auxiliary Communications volunteers so that their individual and organizational efforts/expertise are appropriately integrated into the public safety/service communications support environment.
Auxiliary Communicators provide alternate communications by supporting communications 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
 
Alan Griffin
RAC MarCom Director
Copyright © 2024 Radio Amateurs of Canada, All rights reserved.
You have subscribed to the "RAC Notifications" list as a membership related transaction with respect to the Radio Amateurs of Canada. Please contact us at the RAC Office if you have any questions.
 
Our mailing address is:
Radio Amateurs of Canada
720 Belfast Road
Suite 217
Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z5
Canada