G251 Workshop in Emergency Management-Amateur Radio Resources

This 3 to 4 hour course will provide state and local elected officials, emergency managers, and other public officials with an understanding of how these volunteer communication groups can help in supplementing telecommunication and warning systems. Explain the importance of amateur radio for emergency communications. Describe the amateur radio groups that can provide emergency communications. Explain capabilities of amateur radio resources. Determine a strategy for coordinating with amateur radio resources in the community

Course Length: 4 hours

Course Manager: Adam Croy

Course Timeline: 3 - 4 hours

Prerequisite: No pre-requisites

Target Audience/Discipline: Amateur radio resources in the community, emergency management, local elected officials

Scheduled Classes: There are no scheduled dates for this course.

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Nancy Buck. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.