Appendix Q Station Address/Equipment Lists

(Information to added at later date)

Appendix Q Station Address/Equipment Listings (Cont.)

(Information to added at later date)

Appendix R Safety Factors

Safety must be a fundamental consideration on any mission. There are several general categories of safety discussed below.

Electrical Safety Most amateur radio equipment operates on 12 VDC (Volts DC) and/or 120 VAC (Volts AC). Although you deal with both types of power on a daily basis, doing so under emergency or field conditions warrants special care. Be aware of adverse environmental conditions that could effect electrical safety, especially including wet or rainy conditions.

Ensure power connections are made and insulated properly, and that the wire you are using is capable of carrying the current demands for the equipment you are operating (and over the distance you are running it).

Verify polarity of DC power connections, especially if you are connecting to an unfamiliar power supply or power source. Label all connections so the next person operating the equipment doesn't have to figure out what you did.

Ensure all equipment is properly grounded. In a field environment, one or more ground stakes should be driven to provide a grounding system. Grounds should be provided both at the equipment location and at each generator that is operating.

Antenna Safety Look overhead for power lines before setting up antennas or supports. Inspect your target area very carefully before casting lines by hand into trees or throwing lines with a sling shot or bow and arrow. Antennas, masts, towers, guy wires and lines must be located their height plus 10 feet away from power lines when on level terrain, and farther if higher than the power lines. Make sure no power lines are unseen in the trees. Look around for power poles. The wire may be impossible to see in low light or darkness.

Have proper tie downs for all masts. Masts should be sufficiently secure to withstand not only normal affects (wind, etc.) but should also be secure enough to withstand helicopter down draft.

Check for signs warning of buried power, natural gas, water or telephone lines before driving ground stakes for antenna guys. These utilities are usually alongside roads but may also be in cleared right-of-ways.

Place flagging on all guy wires and coax runs so they are clearly visible (including at night) to anyone walking in the area.

Ensure antennae are located where they do not present an RF hazard to personnel in the area, and do not interfere with helicopter or other air traffic moving into or out of the area.

Appendix R Safety Factors (Cont.)

Confirm that antennae are located where they will not come into contact with power lines (including extension cords and emergency runs in field locations).

Use care in where and how coax runs are routed so that they do not present a hazard to personnel in the area.

Generator Safety Generators use fuel and produce heat. Ensure they are placed in a location where the exhaust gases are properly vented, and exhaust heat will not cause damage.

Use care in refueling generators. Unless you have equipment that is designed to be refueled while operating, shut the generator off before fueling. Make certain that everyone drawing power from it is aware before shutting it down.

A fire extinguisher should be available in the area of generator operations.

General/Other Safety Always dress and prepare properly for a mission. Heat and/or cold injuries are easy to sustain if you are not properly dressed.

Ensure that you fully understand what you are expected to do on the mission, and how to do it. If you have any doubts, ask questions before starting out.

Locate your vehicle, antenna and station well out of the driven road for your own safety and for the convenience of others in the base camp.

Consider the safety aspects of the following items when choosing a set-up location in camp; mud or dust, flash flood, ice, falling rocks, trees or limbs.

In field environments, use of a buddy system is recommended.

Be aware of carbon monoxide danger in your idling vehicle.

Remain alert to charging batteries in an enclosed area for extended periods of time without adequate ventilation. Lead acid batteries produce an explosive gas when charging and pose a potential explosion hazard.

Appendix S Recommended Equipment for Field Response

General Equipment List

Some equipment needs are common to all types of field response, and they are listed here. The radio equipment may be supplied as a team. No one member has to have all of it, but together all items should be provided. The Operations Leader is responsible for seeing that all items arrive in the field. The personal equipment should be carried by each member responding to the field.

Radio Equipment Personal Equipment

2 meter radio (at least 1 watt erp) Appropriate change of clothes High gain 2m antenna First aid kit Antenna mast (if needed) Food/Snacks (for at least 72 hours) Safety flagging material Water (at least two quarts per day) 2m power supply/batteries Toilet paper 2m antenna tuner (if needed) Money (including change) Coax Reading glasses, contacts, etc. End connectors Personal medications Battery connectors Emergency worker DEM ID card Head phones Sunscreen Rope Pocket Knife Duct tape Phillips screwdrivers Slot head screwdrivers Pliers Flashlight and spare batteries Pen and pencil Note pads and carbon paper Message pads Repeater directory/Roadrunner Map Book

Other items that are extremely nice to have along, but are not required are: generators, battery powered soldering iron and solder, extra tools, antenna line tossers, small folding table and chairs, a sample message pad, portable packet or RTTY, etc.

Appendix S Recommended Equipment for Field Response (Cont.)

Recommended Additional Equipment for SAR Missions

Radio Equipment Personal Equipment

HF radio, microphone, keyer or key Hat and gloves HF antenna Water and windproof coat HF antenna tuner Sleeping bag HF power supply Compass Shovel Dishes Matches Cookstove and fuel Shelter Maps

Appendix T Incident Command System

WHAT IS THE I.C.S.?

The I.C.S. is a STANDARDIZED SYSTEM.

The incident Command System, hereafter referred to as "ICS," provides for a standardized system to be utilized in combating emergencies.

ICS consists of the personnel, facilities, equipment, communications and procedures operating within a common organizational structure to accomplish se objectives pertaining to an incident.

ICS is an evolving system with provisions made for the incorporation of new technology,ideas, and the individual needs of the agencies comprising the system.

ICS has been designed by a multi-agency task force to ensure more efficient utilization of all available resources.

ICS encompasses plans and procedures enabling agencies to work together towards the common objective of effective and efficient management of emergencies.

In fulfilling its function of providing for command of multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency incidents, ICS operates under the premise that the jurisdictional authority of the participating agencies will not be compromised - only united.

Each agency shall retain full command authority within its jurisdiction at all times.

Agencies which are assisting in support or a single jurisdiction on a multi-agency incident will function under the direction of that jurisdiction's designated incident commander.

A single incident command post is mandatory. One central location is needed so that monitoring and control of the incident can occur in an organized manner.

In multi-jurisdictional incidents, the respective Incident Commanders shall establish joint command, planning, and coordinated strategies for controlling overall incident situations. A single location for a multi-agency incident command post is also mandatory.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ICS IS EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT

The primary objective of the ICS is the management of assigned resources for effective and efficient control of any situation.

ICS can be adapted to any task requiring a standard method of organization, terminology and identification. The system is an "all-risk" system which can be utilized in all types of events including:

Major Fire High-Rise Fire Earthquake Flood (Storm) Major Medical Hazardous Materials Traffic Accidents Air Crashes civil Disorder

ICS incorporates a somewhat different approach to organization and operations management. The principal differences are the standardization of organization, terminology and resource identification.

ICS has been designed to become the basic operating system for every incident within each agency on a day-to-day basis. The transition from normal day-to-day operations to that of multi- agency involvement should require a minimum of turmoil for any agency.

There are advantages to be gained by timely combining of resources under a commonly understood organization structure. The combining of forces requires a mutual understanding and agreement on organizational structure, common terminology, operating procedures, and an acceptance of the qualifications of all personnel who may be assigned.

ICS begins at the time an incident occurs and continues until the requirement for management and operations no longer exists.

Basic predetermined titles are used to identify the functions that may be needed during day-today operations or emergencies. For example, the title of Incident Commander can apply equally to an engine company captain or to the chief of a department.

ICS is intended to be staffed and operated by trained personnel from any agency and could involve personnel from a variety of agencies.

Appendix U Integrated Communications

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS

Communications at the incident are managed through the use of a common communications plan and an incident-based communications center established solely for the use of tactical and support resources assigned to the incident. All communications between organizational elements at an incidenmt should be in plain English. No codes should be used, and all communicators should be confined only to essential messages. The Communications Unit is responsible for all communications planning at the incident. This will include all incident- established radio networks, on-site telephones, public address, and off-incident telephone/microwave/radio systems.

RADIO NETWORKS

Radio networks for large incidents will normally be organized as follows:

Command Net

This net should link together all incident command, key staff members, Section Chiefs, Division and Group Supervisors.

Tactical Nets

There may be several tactical nets. They may be established around agencies, departments, geographical areas, or even specific functions. The determination of how nets are set up should be a joint Planning/Operations function. The Communications Unit Leader will develop the plan.

Support Net

A support net will be established primarily to handle status changing for resources as well as for support requests and certain other non-tactical or command functions.

Ground to Air Net

A ground to air tactical frequency may be designated, or regular tactical nets may be used to coordinate ground to air traffic.

Appendix V Synopsis of a Basic Hospital disaster Plan

Each hospital develops a disaster plan to meet its individual needs and environment. The universal announcement code used by all hospitals for a disaster is "Code 99" followed by the directions to be done at the time of the announcement. Usual commands heard are "STANDBY or ACTIVATE". STANDBY means to ready personnel, equipment, etc. but carry on their usual work. ACTIVATE means to proceed with whatever each department's responsibility is during a disaster.

Each hospital has a "CONTROL OR COMMAND CENTER" from where the person or persons in charge during a disaster will operate. Within minutes of the "STANDBY" announcements, each department within the hospital will contact the Command Center and report to them the information needed by the Command Center pertaining to their department. This information includes but is not limited to available personnel, supplies, beds available now, in 30 minutes and 60 minutes.

Many of you are located in the Control Center and will be a key part of the hospital disaster process. This is only meant to be a synopsis of how a hospital functions during a disaster so you can better function in your role as a communicator for the hospital. AMATEUR RADIO HOSPITAL STAFFER JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Amateur Radio Hospital Staffer is to support and/or provide communications between the hospital and the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

EOC is located ............................building which is located .......................... This center is ion communication with the disaster site personnel as well as other means of communications were not available, all communications would be channeled through the EOC.

Some examples of the type of services or functions that are in communications with EOC are:

LOGISTICS FIRE LAW MEDICAL FACILITIES COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS AMBULANCES SUPPLIES FOOD VOLUNTEERS VARIOUS SUPPORT AGENCIES, i.e. American Red Cross

The role of the amateur radio operator is to be the link for passing necessary information either from EOC to the hospital or vice versa.