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RACES/ACS RACES/ACS ORIENTATIONORIENTATIONAugust 8, 2012August 8, 2012

Marcelle IndelicatoMarcelle IndelicatoSenior Emergency PlannerSenior Emergency Planner

925-313-9609925-313-9609minde@so.cccounty.usminde@so.cccounty.us

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MissionMission

To train, organize and deploy radio To train, organize and deploy radio amateurs in support of Contra Costa amateurs in support of Contra Costa County agencies and organizationsCounty agencies and organizations

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Operational AreaOperational Area

What Agencies do we serve?What Agencies do we serve?

When do we serve them?When do we serve them?

Where do we serve them?Where do we serve them?

How do we serve them?How do we serve them?

What are our priorities?What are our priorities?

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Role and Responsibility of the Role and Responsibility of the Office of Emergency ServicesOffice of Emergency Services Support the County Emergency Support the County Emergency

Management TeamManagement Team Coordinate Emergency Operations Coordinate Emergency Operations

Center (EOC) FunctionCenter (EOC) Function Develop Plans, Maintain Programs and Develop Plans, Maintain Programs and

Conduct ProjectsConduct Projects Support the County-Wide Department Support the County-Wide Department

Operations Centers, 19 Cities and 30 + Operations Centers, 19 Cities and 30 + Special DistrictsSpecial Districts

Community Liaison, Outreach and Community Liaison, Outreach and EducationEducation

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Forms and DocumentationForms and Documentation

Request for ParticipationRequest for Participation Marketing / Informational BrochureMarketing / Informational Brochure Training PlanTraining Plan Communications PlanCommunications Plan Work PlanWork Plan Q and A DocumentQ and A Document Cal EMA Program DescriptionCal EMA Program Description Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart

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Documents (continued)Documents (continued)

Volunteer Confidentiality AgreementVolunteer Confidentiality Agreement Volunteer Membership GuidelinesVolunteer Membership Guidelines Activation Site ListActivation Site List Frequency Planning GuideFrequency Planning Guide Operational AidsOperational Aids Class/Course CertificatesClass/Course Certificates Amateur Radio Station Record/LogAmateur Radio Station Record/Log

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ICS Forms / Incident Action PlanICS Forms / Incident Action Plan

ICS 201 – Incident BriefingICS 201 – Incident Briefing ICS 205 – Incident Radio ICS 205 – Incident Radio

Communications PlanCommunications Plan ICS 205A – Communications ListICS 205A – Communications List ICS 206 – Medical PlanICS 206 – Medical Plan ICS 208 – Safety Message / PlanICS 208 – Safety Message / Plan ICS 211 – Incident Check In-ListICS 211 – Incident Check In-List ICS 213 – General MessageICS 213 – General Message

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ICS Forms / Incident Action PlanICS Forms / Incident Action Plan

ICS 214 – Activity LogICS 214 – Activity Log ICS 216 – Radio Requirements SheetICS 216 – Radio Requirements Sheet ICS 217 – Radio Frequency ICS 217 – Radio Frequency

Assignment SheetAssignment Sheet ICS 218 – Support Vehicle / ICS 218 – Support Vehicle /

Equipment InventoryEquipment Inventory ICS 221 – Demobilization Check-OutICS 221 – Demobilization Check-Out

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Policies and ProceduresPolicies and Procedures

1.06.02 Reserves & Volunteer Units1.06.02 Reserves & Volunteer Units 1.05.60 Arrest/Criminal Investigation1.05.60 Arrest/Criminal Investigation 1.05.34 Harassment & Discrimination (DVD)1.05.34 Harassment & Discrimination (DVD) 1.05.42 Personal Appearance1.05.42 Personal Appearance 1.05.57 Unbecoming Conduct1.05.57 Unbecoming Conduct

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Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures (continued)(continued)

1.06.51 Vehicle Operation & Parking1.06.51 Vehicle Operation & Parking 1.06.54 Vehicle Accident Reporting1.06.54 Vehicle Accident Reporting

• Dispatch Number 646-2441Dispatch Number 646-2441 1.07.52 Personally Owned Radios1.07.52 Personally Owned Radios 1.05.46 Gratuities and Bribes1.05.46 Gratuities and Bribes 1.05.60 Employee Personal 1.05.60 Employee Personal

Involvement in ArrestInvolvement in Arrest

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Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures (Continued)(Continued)

1.06.71 Dissemination of Law 1.06.71 Dissemination of Law Enforcement InformationEnforcement Information

1.06.74 Control of Office of the 1.06.74 Control of Office of the Sheriff InformationSheriff Information

1.06.22 Emergency Activation of 1.06.22 Emergency Activation of PersonnelPersonnel

1.05.43 Propriety and Decorum1.05.43 Propriety and Decorum 1.05.44 Courtesy and Bearing1.05.44 Courtesy and Bearing

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Plans and GuidelinesPlans and Guidelines

FEMA – FCCFEMA – FCC• Tips for Communicating Before, During Tips for Communicating Before, During

and After Disastersand After Disasters Homeland Security - National Homeland Security - National

Emergency Communications PlanEmergency Communications Plan

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Events, Activities and Events, Activities and Special Projects Special Projects

Annual Awards Ceremony (Fri in Feb)Annual Awards Ceremony (Fri in Feb) Frequency Interference AssistanceFrequency Interference Assistance Ham Radio Intruder Task ForceHam Radio Intruder Task Force CCC Collaborative Network Team (28)CCC Collaborative Network Team (28) Baker to Vegas RunBaker to Vegas Run Dispatch ToursDispatch Tours Coroner TourCoroner Tour Community Safety FairsCommunity Safety Fairs

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Events, Activities and Special Events, Activities and Special Projects (continued)Projects (continued)

CCC Annual FairCCC Annual Fair Monthly Bay Area Hospital NetMonthly Bay Area Hospital Net Weekly Cal EMA NetWeekly Cal EMA Net Weekly MTC Satellite Phone CheckWeekly MTC Satellite Phone Check Logistics Support and EOC ReadinessLogistics Support and EOC Readiness State ExercisesState Exercises

• Annual Golden GuardianAnnual Golden Guardian• Annual Medical / Health StatewideAnnual Medical / Health Statewide• California Great Shake OutCalifornia Great Shake Out

Community DrillsCommunity Drills• Annual Red Cross Care and ShelterAnnual Red Cross Care and Shelter• Annual CAER School Shelter in PlaceAnnual CAER School Shelter in Place• DOWDOW

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Facilities and EquipmentFacilities and Equipment

OESOES• Emergency Operations CenterEmergency Operations Center• Communications Radio RoomCommunications Radio Room• Emergency Services Support UnitEmergency Services Support Unit• Homeland Security UnitHomeland Security Unit• Community Warning SystemCommunity Warning System

DispatchDispatch

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Facilities and Equipment Facilities and Equipment (Continued)(Continued)

Tech ServicesTech Services

FOBFOB• PatrolPatrol• Sheriff’s Office DOCSheriff’s Office DOC• Connex BoxConnex Box

TrailersTrailers Communications VanCommunications Van

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Office of the Sheriff Core ValuesOffice of the Sheriff Core Values

HONORHONOR• You Are Accountable for your You Are Accountable for your

professional and personal behaviorprofessional and personal behavior COURAGECOURAGE

• You must have the moral and mental You must have the moral and mental strength to do what is rightstrength to do what is right

COMMITMENTCOMMITMENT• It is your day-to-day duty to strive for It is your day-to-day duty to strive for

improvementimprovement

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Core Values (Continued)Core Values (Continued)

LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP• This is the tool which gives us the ability This is the tool which gives us the ability

to create alliances and partnershipsto create alliances and partnerships TEAMWORKTEAMWORK

• Fosters cooperation, creates and Fosters cooperation, creates and reinforces a positive work culturereinforces a positive work culture

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Multiple Volunteer HatsMultiple Volunteer Hats

RACESRACES CERTCERT VIPsVIPs American Red CrossAmerican Red Cross Other Amateur Radio Groups (ARES, Other Amateur Radio Groups (ARES,

CARES, MDARC)CARES, MDARC) Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Other Office of the Sheriff Volunteer Other Office of the Sheriff Volunteer

GroupsGroups• Remain mindful of whom you representRemain mindful of whom you represent

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ExpectationsExpectations Office of the Sheriff Photo ID Card Office of the Sheriff Photo ID Card

• Official Business & SecurityOfficial Business & Security ParticipationParticipation Attitude is EverythingAttitude is Everything Keep Personnel Files CurrentKeep Personnel Files Current You are the face of the Office of the SheriffYou are the face of the Office of the Sheriff You are treated like a paid employeeYou are treated like a paid employee Partner to create a meaningful experiencePartner to create a meaningful experience Be ResponsiveBe Responsive Be WelcomingBe Welcoming

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Communication GuidelinesCommunication Guidelines

Be PresentBe Present Listen with RespectListen with Respect Encourage others to participateEncourage others to participate ConfidentialityConfidentiality Be Self AwareBe Self Aware Try on new ideasTry on new ideas It’s okay to disagree, politelyIt’s okay to disagree, politely

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SummarySummary

PurposePurpose Available Tools Available Tools Ground RulesGround Rules Ways to ContributeWays to Contribute Assets and ResourcesAssets and Resources DonationsDonations

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