Riverside County RACES
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• Overview
• Authorities
• Member Requirements
• RACES Activation
• Operations
• Uniform Regulations
• Suggested Equipment
• Guidelines
• Appendices
  • #1 - RACES Alerting System
  • #2 RACES Communications Systems Test
  • #3 RACES Telephone Numbers
  • #5 Incident Number Requests
  • #6 RACES Job Descriptions
  • #8 Recommended Training
  • #11 Familiarization Exercise
• Glossary
• Abbreviations
• Download Manual

 

RACES Job Descriptions

RACES Radio Operator

Description

The RACES Radio Operator will furnish communications in the event of an Emergency or disaster, or other non-emergency County event when radio communication is disrupted, overloaded, or unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and send radio communications in many varying circumstances and situations.
  
  
• Act as communication backup in the field, in a mobile unit, in the EOC at an assigned position, or as a shadow

Qualifications

Licensed amateur radio operator at the novice level or above is acceptable.

The individual is willing to commit time at inconvenient hours and occasions.

You are available to attend and participate in at least two events /three meetings a year. Note: Attending a training class can count towards an Event.

The RACES members’ participation in the area meetings and NETS is expected and will aid in the development of needed skills and knowledge.

The ability to perform with a high standard of customer service, professional conduct and civil responsibility.

RACES Emergency Coordinator

Availability

• Do your utmost best to make yourself available during all scheduled drills and training exercises, at least 75% of the time.
  
  
• Monitor assigned RACES District frequencies regularly, especially during or immediately after news of any disaster.
  
  
• Carry your emergency pager at all times, answer all emergency pages and be ready to respond or assign a designee to respond to the instructions.
  
  
• Be available to conduct or assign a designee to conduct weekly local RACES net; keep records of the check-ins for one year.

Responsibilities

• Assume position of District Incident Command or designate an alternate IC for all drills, training exercises or actual emergency activations.
  
  
• Maintain a roster of district members by area to include; name, call sign, address, phone number, RACES position held and available equipment as well as any health concerns.
  
  
• Conduct regular training exercises within the district.
  
  
• Conduct a monthly district RACES meeting to update information, conduct special training exercises, etc.
  
  
• Be proactive in finding and recruiting new RACES members.
  Attend Quarterly Riverside County RACES Council (RCRC) meetings.