County EOC, RACES Unit Leader Orientation

• Net Control Type II and Packet Operator Type II Credentials
• County EOC Radio Room Operator Endorsement

These requirements will not be waived unless you are only missing something that is pending to complete the requirements. I.E. missing a class for a Credential. The Credential Program Manager will need to approve any such wavier.

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Have the knowledge to properly perform as the RACES Unit Leader in the county EOC Radio Room and to continue working on other requirements for the RUL Endorsement.

The course agenda includes:

• Endorsement Requirements
• Review material from ECO Radio Operator Orientation class
• EOC / Alt EOC location and access
• Check In/Out
• Position Binders
• Activation Paperwork
• DSW Responsibilities
• T-Cards / Resource Tracking
• Message Numbering
• Radio Room Staffing
• Notifying RACES Members
• RACES Mutual Aid Requests
• SUVs & Volunteer Center(s)
• Packet Connections & Laptops
• InterCounty Communications
• Storage Cabinet Access
• Other Communications Equipment
• Review: Message Flow In/Out of Radio Room
• Wrap up

Course slides will be made available to participants before the class. These slides are not for public distribution and should not be shared outside of those working on, or holding, the EOC RACES Unit Leader Credential.

There will be a homework assignment to be completed before class. Those signed up will be provided details prior to the class date.