RADIO® Radio Amateurs and DIsaster Operations. RADIO® RADIO® Mission Statement

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• Radio Amateurs and DIsaster Operations

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• RADIO® Mission Statement

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• S.T.E.P.

• Students +

• Training +

• Education =

• Preparation

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• "Moorpark High School volunteer RADIO® operators are expertly trained and experienced radio communicators.  They are highly confident and resourceful problem solvers.

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• “When recruited, they will be seamlessly and safely integrated for necessary volunteer roles to ensure the safety and well-being of Moorpark businesses, homes, and families.

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• “MHS volunteer operators will participate in appropriate facets of emergency and disaster operations on and off campus in cooperation with local, state and regional emergency organizations."

Contact

• Tom Baker (Moorpark High School)

– 805-378-6305, ext. 3033 (work)

• www.mhsweather.org (click on RADIO®)

• tbaker@mhsweather.org (email)

RADIO® California State Standards

• RADIO® class standards

• California State Standards from the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards

Three-Pronged Approach

• American Red Cross

• American Radio Relay League

• CERT

– Local Law Enforcement/Fire Department

Three-Pronged Approach

• Why these three entities?

Three-Pronged Approach

• They are local just about everywhere in the U.S.

Three-Pronged Approach

• Anything else you use is a derivation of these three entities!

• Stay with these best resources

Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio

1) American Red Cross• First Aid/AED/CPR Training

• Lay Person Responder• Professional Rescuer

Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio

2) Amateur Radio Training

• Technician

• General

• Extra

Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio

3) CERT Training• Standard nationwide model

Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio

They overlap with one another.

They can be replicated anywhere.

They are up-to-date.

They have national support.

Red Cross, CERT, Amateur Radio

One person, trained/certified in all three becomes empowered.

A number of trained/certified citizens in a city/community empowers that region.

Student Preparedness

• Students +

• Training +

• Education =

• Preparation

– “Trickle Up” approach

– Community involvement

– Numerous lay responders in event of disaster

Student Preparedness

• Under NIMS (National Incident Management System)

• Under SEMS (State Emergency Management System)

• Under ICS (Incident Command System)

• Work in an EOC (Emergency Operations Center)

American Red Cross

• Certified instructor? If not, become certified!• Contact local chapter• Lay responder training

– First Aid– CPR– AED

• Professional rescuer– CPR– AED

American Red Cross

• http://www.redcross.org

Why Amateur Radio?

• CRS (Citizens Radio Service – CB)• MURS (Multiple-Use Radio Service)• FRS (Family Radio Service)• GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)

– Terrain– Foliage – Weather– Buildings and Structures– Battery Condition

Why Amateur Radio?

• CRS (Citizens Radio Service – CB)• MURS (Multiple Use Radio Service)• FRS (Family Radio Service)• GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)

– ½ to 3 miles range– VHF/UHF narrow band FM (frequency

modulation)– AM (amplitude modulation)– SSB (single sideband)

Why Amateur Radio?

• CRS (Citizens Radio Service – CB)• MURS (Multiple Use Radio Service)• FRS (Family Radio Service)• GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)

– Limited frequencies– Limited power output– Limited antenna capabilities– Limited training by users– Limited emergency power capabilities

Why Amateur Radio?

• HF, VHF, UHF• CW (International Morse Code)• FM, AM, Single Sideband (SSB)• Radio teletype (RTTY)• Packet• Repeaters• SSTV, ATV• Many frequencies• Many other modes• Emergency power capable• Highly trained operators

Why Amateur Radio?

• Terrain

• Foliage

• Weather

• Buildings and Structures– These factors affect signals… but,

• The message still gets through!

Why Amateur Radio?

• License is needed!– 3 classes

• Technician• General• Extra

American Radio Relay League

• Not an amateur radio operator? Become one!

• Certified instructor? If not, become certified!

• Contact ARRL

• Amateur Radio training– Ham Radio License Manual

• Technician Level

American Radio Relay League

• http://www.arrl.org

International Morse Code

• No Code necessary, but learn it!– (As of February 23, 2007)

• Begin with code handout• Train students weekly

– Letters recognition– Numbers recognition– Symbols recognition

• Practice, practice, practice• 5 wpm to start

CERT Training

• Local law enforcement or

• Local fire department

• Similar program?

• If yes, adopt/adapt it to your school setting

CERT Training

• One or two fire department personnel

• Usually a captain and a firefighter– They will present lessons to your class once

per week– They will bring equipment and expertise– They will cover the CERT lessons in

approximately 1 semester (20 weeks)

Local middle or high school

• Any Red Cross trained teachers?

• Any amateur radio operators?

• If yes, start here

• If no, start a program– “Sell” program to principal/assistant principal– Visit with school board– Visit with superintendent

Local middle or high school

• Visit school during career day

• Recruit several teachers– Be a guest speaker– Recruit students

• During class signups– Post flyers to advertise

Curriculum Guide

• Create class (use school district form)

• Submit form for School Board Approval

Work, work, work

• Get class ready to go for fall

Class Strategy

• Organize class (typical class of 28 students)– Select two students to be class leaders– Select two students to be class trainers– Select one or two students to be class safety

officers– Make teams of four (Rescue Squads)– Establish team leader for each squad– Instructor oversees/facilitates the class

Class Strategy

• Participation grade (weekly)– Each squad grades themselves– Instructor has final say

Class Strategy

• Monday– CPS (Collaborative Problem Solving) –

weekly questions for student groups– Amateur Radio

• Tuesday– Amateur Radio

Class Strategy

• Wednesday– CPR– AED– First Aid

• Thursday– CPR– AED– First Aid

Class Strategy

• Friday – one of the following:– Guest Speaker– Video– DVD– Internet assignment or activity

Class Strategy

• Arrange for speakers– Disaster preparedness topics– Invite them to the class– Use speaker summary form (

www.mhsweather.org click on RADIO® and then journal)

– Also invite:• Superintendent• Your principal• Media reporters

Class Debut

• Congratulations!– Class begins

• Distribute ECLRs first day– Expected Classroom Learning Results– Internet Agreement– Safety Rules– Media Release Form

• Obtain parental signatures for all documents!

Class Debut

• Daily Lesson Plans

• Daily Teacher Notes

• Weekly Goals

Weekly Guest Speakers

• Professionals in their own field

• Parents/guardians of students may be great contacts

Grading the Students

• Weekly CPS (Collaborative Problem Solving) Involvement

• Journal

• Go-Pak Preparation

Grading the Students

Practical Skills– CPR

• Adult• Child• Infant

Grading the Students

Practical Skills– AED

• Adult• Child

– First Aid– International Morse Code– CERT

Local Amateur Radio Club

• Contact the ARRL section manager in your state:– http://www.arrl.org/sections/?sect– Involve this club!

Local Amateur Radio Equipment Supplier

• Seek out this distributor

• Use keychain, carabiner clips, maps, charts, etc.

• Other great giveaways

• Keeps amateur radio in front of student

Obtaining grants/funding

• The school district may already have a grant writer

• If not, you are the writer

Sponsors

• Speak with:– Local businesses– Insurance companies– Interested philanthropists– Other donors

Your Entire Community

• Get everyone involved!– Have a “Disaster Drill” Weekend– Have an “Open House” at the school

• Show off the skills• Student-run and student-demonstrated

Media Involvement

• There may be a media liaison with the school district

• If not, you are the media contact

Local City Involvement

• Let the mayor know

• Make city certificates for the students

• Recognize these students at a city council meeting

Timeline

• 10 months to 1 year preparation

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – speak with principal

• September – obtain curriculum guide

• October – submit class to Superintendent of Instruction (Secondary Level)

• November – notify media

• December – work on website

• January – work on website

Timeline (Before Class)

• February – recruit students• March – present to School Board

– Download journal from www.mhsweather.org• April – involve media to publicize• May – school catalog (class listing)

– Finalize class lists/signups– Obtain textbooks: Red Cross, ARRL, CERT

• June – take classes yourself– Red Cross– American Radio Relay League– CERT

Timeline (Before Class)

• July – take classes– Red Cross– American Radio Relay League– CERT

• August – take classes– Red Cross– American Radio Relay League– CERT

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – visit AAA– Obtain maps– Obtain charts– Obtain road atlases

• August – prepare materials– Use copy center– Download materials from mhsweather.org

• CPS, coversheet, lesson plans, etc.

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – call or visit NWS– Obtain maps– Obtain charts– Obtain severe wx preparedness materials

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – equipment acquisition– Obtain NOAA WX radio– Obtain band/frequency charts– Obtain amateur radios– Install “simple” antenna– Observe/practice all safety rules

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – inside the classroom– Prepare Classroom Environment

• The most important facet of all!

– Donor Wall– Certificates Wall– Current Events/News– Amateur Radio Corner– Red Cross/CERT Corner

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – inside the classroom– Change the classroom constantly!– Throughout the year, add/delete items from

your wall– Move items around

• Avoid “blank and stale stares”• Keep items fresh• Constant movement promotes head turning

Timeline (Before Class)

• August – inside the classroom– “SDAIE” your classroom– Great for ELLs (English Language Learners)

• Which means it is…

– Great for everyone!

Timeline (During Class)

• September – class begins– Make a “Scavenger Hunt”– Introduce your walls– Introduce new terms– Help to “break the ice”

Timeline (During Class)

• September – class begins

• September – Back-to-School night– Present class slide show– Bring demonstrations– Pass out business cards– Be sure to sign up visitors

Timeline (During Class)

• October – Create end-of-course certificate– Make T-shirts/CERT hats/IDs

• November – create SEOCS – Student End of Course Survey

• January – Visit with local school board– Give a brief overview– Explain how well it’s going– Answer questions

Timeline (During Class)

• January – Fire Department Audit

Timeline (During Class)

• February – Begin new semester

Timeline (During Class)

• April – Fire Department Audit

Timeline (During Class)

• April – CERT Field Day– Either at school or at the local law

enforcement/fire department training site• Notify media• Notify mayor• Notify businesses• Excellent time to shine!

– Showcase student abilities

Timeline (Our Calendar)

First Semester

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 1) Introduction of Class and Establishment of Class and Team Leaders, RADIO® Philosophy

(Weeks 2 through 20) Ham Radio License

Manual Technician Level

(Weeks 2 through 24) Red Cross Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED - Adult

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Weeks 2 through 24) Red Cross Lay Responder CPR/AED – Child

(Weeks 2 through 24) Red Cross Lay Responder CPR - Infant

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Weeks 10 through 16) CPR - AED - First Aid Written Exam - First Aid Practical Exam

(Weeks 10 through 20) Amateur Radio Practice Tests (Technician Level)

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Weeks 5 through 22) CERT - Community Emergency Response Team Training

(Weeks 10 through 20) Fire Department Audit

Timeline (Our Calendar)

Second Semester

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Weeks 21 through 30) International Morse Code

(Weeks 25 through 30) Disaster Psychology

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 31) Red Cross CPR/AED - (Adult) - Professional Rescuer (CPR 1 Rescuer, CPR 2 Rescuers, AED 1 Rescuer, AED 2 Rescuers)

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 32) Red Cross CPR/AED - (Child) - Professional Rescuer (CPR 1 Rescuer, CPR 2 Rescuers, AED 1 Rescuer, AED 2 Rescuers)

(Week 33) Red Cross CPR - (Infant) - Professional Rescuer (CPR 1 Rescuer, CPR 2 Rescuers)

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Weeks 32 through 34) Fire Department Audit

(Week 35) Meteorology Basics: Severe Weather

(Week 35) CERT Field Day - Simulated Disaster Problems

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 36) Short Wave Listening

(Week 36) Geography Basics: Reading Topo Maps

(Week 37) (QST, CQ, World Radio News, Monitoring Times, Popular Communications) Journals and Search & Rescue

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 38) Soldering Safety/Soldering Safely and Media Contacts

(Week 38) Review of Year; ARRL Membership and "The Love of Amateur Radio"; Your Journal as a Calling Card/Resume

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 39) Testing (Final Exams for RADIO®) – Rubrics/Forms of First Aid (bullets), First Aid (numbered), Scenarios, Practical, Professional Rescuer, Radio Procedures, START, Severe Weather, Severe Weather Vocabulary, Severe Weather Review, Topographical Maps, Topographical Maps Vocabulary, Topographical Maps Review

Timeline (Our Calendar)

(Week 40) Course Evaluation (SEOCS), RADIO® Certificate of Completion, Schools and Careers

Student Ambassadors

• Current students help to:– Recruit new students– “Spread the word”– Visit other schools– Visit the school board– Visit local city officials

Student Ambassadors

• Current students:– Become lay responders– Become connected to city/county/state– Help to solve problems– May choose RADIO®-related career– Carry their skills through a lifetime

RADIO® -related Careers

• law enforcement

• railroading

• firefighting

• aviation

• military

• marine sciences

• police/fire explorer

RADIO® -related Careers

• medical

• search and rescue

• transportation

• education

• communications

• research

RADIO® -related Careers

• engineering• retail• electronics• print journalism• meteorology• broadcast journalism• insurance• others?

RADIO® -related Careers

• volunteering• job-shadowing• internships• school-to-career• part-time• service learning• full-time• summer work

Your Website

• Constantly building it

• Overviews of each program– Calendar of year– Student journal (plus lesson plans)– Preparedness page (my personal favorite!)

Internet Resources

• ECLRs

• Curriculum Guide

• Lesson Plans

• Teacher Notes

• Calendar

• Journal

Contact

• Thomas Baker– Moorpark High School– 4500 Tierra Rejada Dr.– Moorpark, CA 93021

– 805-378-6305 (ext. 3033)– tbaker@mhsweather.org

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• Red Cross:

• lifelong, life saving and life giving.

• CERT:

• lifelong, team building, and problem solving.

• Amateur Radio:

• lifelong, worldwide, and at the ready.

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“Cover for each others’ weaknesses, and build on each others’ strengths.”

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“Your solution in a given crisis may not be the most ideal one, but as long as it’s doable, workable and safe, then it is the best solution at that given moment.”

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“Donate to your American Red Cross Chapter either: blood, money or time… all are equally precious and are needed desperately.”

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• Collaboration

• Communication

• Research

• Trial and error

• Experience

• Good judgment

• Problem solving

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“The time to prepare for a disaster is not when the disaster occurs.”

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“It’s not what you’ve achieved, but what you do with what you’ve achieved.”

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“Give part of yourself back to your community.”

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“In a disaster or emergency, being able to get information is important. Being able to give information is critical. Doing both is potentially life-saving.”