Course #: EC-001
This is a revision of our former Emergency Communications Basic/Level 1 course.
Description. This course is designed to provide basic knowledge and tools for any emergency communications volunteer. The course has 6 sections with 28 lesson topics, and includes a selection of student activities, knowledge review quizzes, and a final assessment. The course is conducted entirely online and can be completed at your own pace, allowing you to work according to your own schedule.
Additional training to consider These two courses provide a foundation for the content of this course:
- ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- IS-700 National Incident Management System
Class Material Links:
Section 1 The Framework, How you fit in
Section1_topic1_Intro_Amateur_Radio_EC
Section1_topic2_Amateurs_Professional_Image
Section1_topic3_Amateur_Radio_EC_Organizations_Systems
Section1_topic4a_Partner_Agency_Communication_Systems
Section1_topic4b_Working_Directly_With_the_Public
Section 2: The Networks for Messages
Section2_topic5_Basic_Communication_Skills
Section2_topic6a_Basic_Net_Operations
Section2_topic6b_Intro_to_Emergency_Nets
Section2_topic6c_Net_Operating_Guidelines
Section2_topic6d_FCC_Ruling_Drills_and_Employees
Section2_topic7_The_Net_Control_Station
Section2_topic8_Net_Control_Station_Operator_Practices
Section2_topic9_The_Net_Manager
Section2_topic10_Specialized_Nets_and_Their_Operations
Section2_topic11_Severe_Weather_Nets_SKYWARN
Section2_topic12_Social_Media_and_EC
Section2_topic13_Digital_Communications
Section 3: Message Handling
Section3_topic14_Basic_Message_Handling_Documentation
Section3_topic15_Introduction_to_NTS
Section 4: What Happens When Called
Section4_topic16_Preparing_for_Deployment
Section4_topic17_Equipment_Choices_for_EC
Section4_topic18_Emergency_Activation
Section4_topic19_Setting_Up_Initial Ops_Shutdown
Section4_topic20_The_Incident_Command_System
Section 5: Maintaining Readiness
Section5_topic21_Operations_and_Logistics
Section5_topic22_Health_and_Safety
Section5_topic23_ARES_PIO_The_Right_Stuff
Section5_topic24_Alternative_Communication_Methods
Section5_topic25_Hazardous_Materials_Awareness
Section5_topic26_Marine_Communications
Section 6: Alternatives and Opportunities
Section6_topic27_Propagation_Space_Weather_Solar
Section6_topic28_Other_Training_Opportunities