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1 Prepared for HamCom 2009 John Galvin N5TIM Amateur Radio is a National Resource
2 Resource Typing is the categorization and description of response resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters through mutual aid agreements There are over 120 NIMS response resources June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 1
3 Resources are named for specialty (Amateur Radio Communications) and are classified by Category which refers to function Kindto include teams, personnel, equipment, and supplies Typerefers to the level of capability which is a measure of minimum capabilities to perform the function June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 2
4 Resource Typing provides emergency officials with the information and terminology they need to request and receive the appropriate resources during an emergency or disaster Its intent is to help make the resource request and dispatch process more accurate and efficient June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 3
5 To create a standard across all amateur radio EmCom response groups To provide Emergency Managers, Staging Managers, and Event Coordinators with the information they need to request and receive resources they need during an emergency, incident or event To identify and match communications tasks amateur radio operators typically perform at events and incidents with a set of standards By knowing your resource function when signing-up for an event, its a lot easier for the coordinator, staging manager, or emergency manager to make assignments June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 4
6 In the urban environment there are 3 key and 1 unique short range function typically used Shadow, Base, Mobile, and Digital Messaging These are the key Urban Tactical Resources In rural and large scale operation areas, long range Tactical and Strategic functions are needed Included are specialty functions for unique communications Digital, Tracker, Networking, HF, and Video June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 5
7 Amateur Radio functions typically utilized for Public Service include Shadowing key event or incident personnel on foot Setting up a base station as net control, at a rest stop, aid station, shelter or CP Operating mobile from a vehicle such as a SAG, supply truck, Police Car or aircraft Message Handling These are the same function performed during a disaster or incident and form the basis for amateur radio resource standards June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 6
8 A CRF-S communicator facilitates walk about communications for a key official during an event or incident providing timely communications A shadow operator is generally foot mobile and remains with the person being shadowed at all times The shadow may operate other radios as well The operator should be in good physical condition (Lots of walking) A hand held radio is usually used for this function June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 7
9 A A CRF-B communicator facilitates radio communications from a base or stationary location. This may be in a building, a tent or in the open The station can be set up to support a net control, shelter, aid station, command post, camp, EOC or hospital The communicator needs to always be available to the site leader and cognizant of site operations without interfering with normal operations This position may require a second communicator or a runner June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 8
10 A CRF-M communicator facilitates radio communications from a mobile environment. This may be in a vehicle, aircraft, boat or train to list a few The communicator accompanies the mobile official to provide real time radio communications The communicator may be called upon to assist the driver with map reading, observing road conditions and other tasks as needed The communicator can be a roving set of eyes for the event or incident leaders June 13, HamCom 2009 N5TIM 9
11 A CRF-H communicator facilitates HF radio communications from a field location providing strategic radio contact The communicator may be assigned to an isolated location with minimal necessities The communicator may be co-located with local VHF communicators and become the gateway station to the outside The communicator may handle an abundance of detailed traffic in and out of their location June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 10
12 A CRF-D communicator is proficient in facilitating the use and operation of digital and computer based equipment providing readable or graphic information to/from radio transmissions There are a number of CRF D sub functions each defining a unique tool in the communicators toolkit These digital tools are not intended to replace the voice communication, but to supplement and enhance the emergency communications responder June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 11
13 CRF-DA Provides a system for tracking assets, personnel, information and short messaging based on APRS * CRF-DM Provides a system for traceable messaging and radio Winlink and packet are two such systems CRF-DT A deployable system for use with assets needing to be tracked CRF-DN Provides a sophisticated 802.n field system for networking and internet access * Automatic Packet Reporting System June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 12
14 Each Communications Resource Function utilizes a slightly different equipment complement to support that task Equipment details are in your handout Careful selection and planning may allow a single radio to serve several CRFs June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 13
15 A well planned setup CRF-B Mobile Transceiver CRF-D_ (A&M) can support multiple CRFs CRF-M June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 14
16 Communications Resource Functions are considered mobile assets Those Communications Resource Functions that are home stations or permanently installed in a vehicle or elsewhere should have the modifier /F affixed to the CRF Designator, i.e. CRF-M/F June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 15
17 Short Four to 12 hour operation (shifts) Medium 12 to 24 hour operation (shifts) Long 72 hours or greater Usually an away assignment June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 16
18 The Management process is critical in maintaining an accurate picture of resources and includes Identifying and Categorizing Ordering and Acquiring Dispatching and Mobilizing Tracking and Reporting Recovering and Disposition June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 17
19 The resources discussed herein are considered Tactical Resources Tactical Resources are classified as one of the following Assigned On the Job Available Ready for immediate assignment Out of Service Not ready (R&R) June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 18
20 * Public Service Event You have an event that needs 5 shadows, 12 rest stops, 8 trucks and a net control You can just post this information and take pot luck on operators with the correct equipment or spend a lot of time asking each operator what equipment he/she has By using CRFs the equipment is specified in the definition of the communications resource June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 19
21 * Public Service Event For the previous example the coordinator would make a request for 5 CRF-S which would fill the shadows needs 8 CRF-M which would fill the truck (mobile) needs 13 CRF-B which would fill the 12 rest stop and net control needs Now the coordinator is assured that his/her communication team comes prepared June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 20
22 * Incident Via emergency management channels you receive a request from a nearby state which also uses CRFs requesting help In the IS-213 message there is a request for 12 CRF-Bs for staging, shelters, command post and net control duty 8 CRF-Ss for duty at the command post and with state officials 17 CRF-Ms for trucks, airborne, MICUs, maritime, etc 2 CRF-Hs for communications with state agencies With an assignment duration of Long June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 21
23 * Incident By having a standard system of identifying amateur radio resources you can see in the previous example, the request is specific and there's no doubt in what to send The standard works regardless of an EmCom group s affiliation June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 22
24 There will be times you as the EmComgroup leader will receive requests in various formats and descriptions. You will then be tasked with converting these requests into the CRF format and getting the requests out This means you need to be familiar with the CRF functions and train in using them June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 23
25 RESOURCE: AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (R.A.C.E.S./A.R.E.S.) CATEGORY: Communications, Tactical, VHF/UHF, Emergency Management Support KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: Component Metric TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV OTHER Personnel Staffing 5 radio operators, 1 unit leader 5 radio operators, 1 unit leader 3 radio operators and 1 unit leader 2 radio operators Equipment Communications 1. 4 CRF-M Units (Mobile) 2. 1 CRF-S Unit (Shadow) 3. Portable VHF/FM repeater 1. 4 CRF-B Units (Base) 2. 1 CRF-S Unit (Shadow) 3. Portable VHF/FM repeater 1. 2 CRF-DA Units (APRS) 2. 1 CRF-DM Unit (PaclinkMP) 3. Cell Phone 4. Portable Power 1. 2 CRF-S Units Cell Phone 4. Portable UHF/FM repeater 5. Portable Power sources 6. Portable Mast or Tower 7. Cell Phone Availability Duration Available for extended operations (greater than 72 hours) Management Support COMMENTS: Coordination Capabilities Unit Leader capable of managing the communications unit 4. Portable Power sources 5. Cell Phone Available for extended operations (greater than 72 hours) Unit Leader capable of managing the communications sources Available for short duration operations (72 hours or less) Team management only Available for short duration operations (72 hours or less) Self management only. Add to Type I and II Teams unit Availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that teams are available to those specifications. Personnel may be rotated in and out of specific team positions. June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 24
26 Dallas Area RACES Resource Information License Class Collin County ARES Resource Type Qualifiers to The resource type Call: Lic Class: Type: Qualifiers: Last Name: First Name: Cell No: Pager No: Home Winlink Circle Your Resource Types (if you know) S M B H DM DA DT DN Additional Resource Information Circle All That Apply June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 25 Radio 1 Radio 2 Radio 3 Antennas Power Mast BASE ---- MOBILE ----HT GENERATOR ---- SOLAR ---- BATTS (A/Hrs ) (Ft: ) Feed Line (Ft: ) HF m cm GHz BASE ---- MOBILE ----HT W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTAR HF m cm GHz W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTAR HF m cm GHz BASE ---- MOBILE ----HT W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTAR NVIS ---- MAG MOUNT ---- GAIN (Ft: ) Please check any eqpt you can lend or leave in place
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28 As systems are implemented across the nation, D* is becoming a new tool in the EmCom Communicators kit D* s digital capability is significant for low and high speed data in support of served agencies Currently D* equipment when substituted in a CRF is ordered as a Type III of that CRF CRF designation under review June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 27
29 It s up to each amateur radio EmCom communicator to determine their Communications Resource Function, gather all the equipment, and inform their Emergency Communications group leader of their CRF A well planned approach in equipment allows one radio to support several VHF CFRs Practice with your equipment June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 28
30 U.S. Coast Guard ICS Handbook P A IS-703 NIMS Resource Management (recommended for all Staging Managers) Public Service Events HamCom 2007 presentation ARRL ECOM Courses Various FireScope Job Aids The Internet Your Emergency Manager Google is your friend June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 29
31 THE END June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 30
32 June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 31
33 Hand-held, 2 Meter (2M/440 preferred) FM transceiver with a minimum of 2.5 watts of output power and CTCSS encoder. CRF-S1if less than 2.5 watts Earphone or Headset attachment (VOX disabled) Standardized cigarette lighter power cord and clip lead adapter power cables Mini-magmount mount antenna for temporary vehicle duty while shadowing June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 32
34 2 Meter (2M/440 preferred) Transceiver capable of at least 25 watts into the antenna ( HT / amplifier combination is a viable alternative) Gain antenna (dual-band preferred) with mast and support, coax with PL259s at each end, (25' minimum) and PL258 coupler. Extra coax cables with connectors (RG8X or better preferred) External speaker with 1/8" phone plug and/or earphones or headset attachment with VOX disabled Optional chair and table June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 33
35 2 Meter (2M/440 preferred) Transceiver capable of at least 25 watts into the antenna ( HT / amplifier combination is a viable alternative) Gain antenna (dual band preferred) with magnetic base and 15' of coax with PL259 connector External speaker with 1/8" phone plug and/or earphones or headset attachment with VOX disabled Cigarette lighter adapter and clip lead adapter power cables June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 34
36 CRF-B radio equipment Computer system capable of displaying and running current amateur radio software and suitable for portable operations Printer highly recommended Terminal Node Controller or interface along with necessary accessories to implement station configuration Software for digital messaging or APRS June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 35
37 Self contained repeater unit which functions as a Bridge/Router/Access Point including antennas Wired and/or wireless access point unit Minimum of 50 CAT5 cable and POE interface Associated support equipment June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 36
38 All mode SSB Transceiver with tuner suitable for portable operation. 100 watts minimum. Most operations are on 20, 40, and 80 meters Antennas, masts, and support accessories and lots of coax cables NVIS capability helpful for tactical situations General Class license or higher required June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 37
39 General items common to all Resource Functions Copy of amateur license and Badge/ID Photo Drivers License Portable power source providing at least 12 hours of typical operation All connectors standardized! (Current RACES/ARES) Writing material - pen, pencil, writing pad, and forms Short duration personal support gear -(rain gear/comfortable footwear) Transceiver operating instructions or summary guide Duct Tape, misc. adaptors and comfort items This guide is for radio equipment and does not include general personal or 24/72 hour kit items. June 13, 2009 HamCom 2009 N5TIM 38
40 Up to now we have referred to our Resources as Type such and such Type actually refers to a level of capability So, lets make a big change and replace Type with a new adjective Are you with me so far? Lets replace Resource Type with Resource Function, add Communications and use Communications Resource Function or CRF in its place and define our functions June 14, 2008 HamCom 2008 N5TIM 39
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