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What we do -
ARES provides communications support to served agencies. This may be
as simple as coordinating a local parade or communicating urgent messages at an
evacuation shelter.
- Training
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Training is the primary function of the ARES group. We are
constantly upgrading our skills in being prepared for emergency duty by
participating in both formal classroom training and drills. We learn
to fit into the ICS (Incident Command System) commonly used by most of our
served agencies.
- Requirements
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Requirements are based on your interest and skill level.
Basic use of a VHF or UHF radio is an entry point for most of our members.
Skills at message handling, net operations, deployment to a served agency
site and leadership of a response team are all attributes available to be
acquired by our members. Opportunities to participate at your interest
level are always available.
- Membership
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Membership is open to any licensed amateur radio operator,
regardless of license class or ARRL membership status. The primary
requirement is your enthusiastic interest in supporting our served agencies when
and where needed. There are no dues or other fees associated with membership.
Donation of your time and equipment is more than sufficient to support your
participation.
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Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)®