Basic
Amateur Radio Couse
The following series of
Power Point Presentations (8 modules, 386 slides) has been
prepared by the Emergency Management Ontario Amateur Radio Emergency
Service Group (EMO ARES) as an aide to train interested volunteers
in becoming Amateur Radio Operators.
This course is offered free of charge
to all interested Radio Clubs, ARES Groups, and individuals in the interest
of public safety and community service: www.emoares.org/course
ARES
Training Resources and Tools
Radiograms: 
This generic radiogram prints out one large radiogram per page.
Easy
Guide to Radiograms: This guide to radiograms explains in simplified
terms how to use the NTS radiogram.
ARL
Numbered Text: Gives a description of abbreviated ARL Numbered
Text messages.
Log
Sheets: Prints
out log sheets with twelve entries per page, with enough room for data
entry.
Net Control Station (NCS) Online
Training
Basic Rules for Emergency
Operations
Training and Why
it is Important
The Dangers of Being “In Charge” and
the Dangers of “Following”
DOs and DON'Ts for Public
Service Communication
Guide to Radiograms, explains in simplified
terms how to use the NTS radiogram
Description of abbreviated ARL Numbered
Text messages
| ARES Training Power Point Presentation |
A series of Power-point
presentations have recently been re-worked for ARES training use in Canada.
These files were made available on the RAC National ARES DEC/EC Yahoo Group
and have been posted here for use by all radio operators interested in
the ARES Program. Thanks to Forbes Purcell, VE6FMP for his dedication and
work in updating these files for generic Canadian use.
Chapter One: Organization 
Chapter Two: The
Big Picture
Chapter Three: Case
Studies
Chapter Four: Net
Control
Chapter Five: Personal
Readiness
Chapter Six: Supervisor
Duties
Chapter Seven: Message
Handling
Chapter Eight: Operator
and Logger Duties
Chapter Nine: Phonetic
Alphabet and Pro-words
Chapter Ten: Simulated
Emergency Tests
Chapter Eleven: Establishing
a Station
Chapter Twelve: ARES
Volunteer
Chapter Thirteen: Station
Routine
Chapter Fourteen: Safety
Power
Point presentations require free viewer  here.
| Emergency Preparedness, Public
Service Articles |
Thanks to Bob HEJL, W2IK
for sending along these links of articles he has written on emergency preparedness
and public service.
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Incident Command System (ICS) Overview
....a summary for use by Amateur Radio operators working on ARES activities.
This summary is -only- to provide Hams with a basic understanding of terminology
and concepts associated with ICS and NOT to replace formal ICS training.
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Introduction to Incident Command System
(ICS): ICS Module 100 ,
Power Point presentations require a Power Point viewer which is available
for download here
Chemical, Biological,
Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)
Online
Training Program
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The Canadian Emergency Preparedness
College(CEPC), Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, is pleased
to present to you the e-learning component of a comprehensive CBRN first
responder training program. The program has been developed in collaboration
with the following federal departments and agencies: the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police, Public Health Agency of Canada, Defence Research and Development
Canada, and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
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Who should take the CBRN Awareness
course?
Answer: Awareness training
is aimed at the wide range of individuals who may be in a position to recognize
a CBRN incident, but would not be in a position to respond. Members of
the target audience include, among others, public transit operators, building
operators, mail room staff. Members of the general public are encouraged
to take the course.
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Who should take the Basic level CBRN
course?
Answer: Basic training is
aimed at individuals who may be in a position to recognize and respond
to a CBRN incident, but would not be the ones to intervene. Members of
the target audience include, among others, 911 operators, police, fire-fighters
and emergency medical services personnel first arriving on scene.
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How long are the Awareness and Basic
courses?
Answer: The courses are self-paced,
so the time to complete the training can vary substantially. Plan for 3
to 4 hours to complete the Awareness course and 5 to 7 hours to complete
the Basic level course.
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Will I receive a certificate when
I finish the courses?
Answer: Yes. When you complete
the final course assessment successfully, you will be presented with the
option of printing your certificate.
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Register
In order to login to the e-learning
courses, you will need to complete an online
registration form. Be sure to record your username and password
as you will need them to login to the courses.
| RAC ARES Appointment Descriptions |
Section Manager: Appointment
Description
Assistant Section Manager: Appointment
Description
Section Emergency Coordinator: Appointment
Description
District Emergency Coordinator: Appointment
Description
Emergency Coordinator: Appointment
Description
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Emergency Coordinators: Manual
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