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Following are Volunteer Positions Available
Email
us for more information at info@nyc-arecs.org
or fill out an application today online.
Position:
Emergency Communications Radio Operator
Description:
The Emergency Communications Radio Operator is a FCC licensed
amateur radio operator who is a trained (or is willing to participate
in free training), in emergency communications (EmComm). The basic
courses are provided free by NYC-ARECS and they can be taken online.
This person will train and prepare to be able to provide emergency
radio communications. This position requires you to participate
in at least four Public Service events
per year, and participate in at least half of the weekly Monday
night VHF/UHF nets. You will be required
to take FEMA courses on incident management and basic EmComm
courses. These are
free and you can take them at home.
Prerequisites:
Must have an FCC issued callsign and a desire to help your community
through a truly rewarding role.
Position:
EMT / Medic for the NYC-ARECS EMS Division
Description:
The Mission of NYC-ARECS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to
make available a partnership of an emergency medical provider
with an emergency radio communicator at Public Service events
that NYC-ARECS participates in. All emergency medical providers
are volunteers, and must be trained and certified (at least) in
first aid and basic life support/CPR, but emergency medical technicians
are preferred.
Prerequisites:
Must be an d EMT, CFR or other person with first aid and CPR training.
Learn more here
Position:
(Temporary) Radio Trainee
Description:
The Radio Trainee (RT) is a temporary position with the
status of Auxiliary Member. This is a person who desires to be
an amateur radio operator and is currently studying and has a
date scheduled for their license test. After passing of their
license test, they will become immediate full Members and be eligible
to take the emergency communications class online. After completion
of their EmComm program they will be considered Emergency Communications
Radio Operators. The Radio Trainee is encouraged to attend organization
meetings and events if they desire.
Prerequisites:
Must have a desire and intent to obtain (with our assistance),
an FCC issued callsign. This takes only a few weeks and the training
materials are free.
Position:
Operations Support Specialist
Description:
The Operations Support Specialist (OSS) is an Auxiliary
Member that is non-licensed (not an amateur radio operator). The
role of this person is to assist the Net Control team leader at
large Public Service events. Their role includes providing an
extra set of "eyes & ears" for the Net Control Operator;
assist with documentation and keeping track of field positioned
radio operators, and utilizing Twitter, Facebook, and Google Maps
(etc.) as needed to support the team. You will be required to
take two short FEMA courses on incident management. These are
free and you can take them at home.
Prerequisites:
Must be organized and have excellent interpersonal skills (be
friendly!). He or she will have a solid understanding of Social
Media and computer operations. This person will be a civic-minded
individual who gains satisfaction working with a team and serving
their community in a fun and exciting atmosphere.
Note: It is
encouraged but certainly not required for the OSS to become an
Emergency Communications Radio Operator.
LEARN
ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER HERE
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