Training Opportunities and Information

BCARES has a number of training resources available, both to members are the public. Below you will find links to the public resources. Members are provided additional resources in another section of this site.

CertificationsAuxFogAuxCommNet OperationsHDTVVOIPWebEOCEOC OperationsBeing Prepared to Deploy

Certifications

Detailed information on the various certifications required or supported by BCARES.

AuxFog

The Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide is prepared by the US Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications. 

AuxComm

The official name given by Homeland Security to Amateur Radio operators (RACES/ARES/CERT), REACT members and others, who augment the paid/trained first responders during declared emergencies.

Net Operations

TBD

HDTV

TBD

VOIP

TBD

WebEOC

WebEOC training is supported by BCSO directly. For more information, or to be trained on WebEOC, please contact the board.

EOC Operations

TBD

Being Prepared to Deploy

Some things to think about before any potential deployment: