RACES/ACS
ORIENTATION
August 8, 2012
Marcelle Indelicato
Senior Emergency Planner
925-313-9609
minde@so.cccounty.us
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Mission
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To train, organize and deploy radio
amateurs in support of Contra Costa
County agencies and organizations
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Operational Area
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What Agencies do we serve?
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When do we serve them?
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Where do we serve them?
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How do we serve them?
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What are our priorities?
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Role and Responsibility of the
Office of Emergency Services
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Support the County Emergency
Management Team
Coordinate Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) Function
Develop Plans, Maintain Programs and
Conduct Projects
Support the County-Wide Department
Operations Centers, 19 Cities and 30 +
Special Districts
Community Liaison, Outreach and
Education
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Forms and Documentation
Request for Participation
 Marketing / Informational Brochure
 Training Plan
 Communications Plan
 Work Plan
 Q and A Document
 Cal EMA Program Description
 Organizational Chart
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Documents (continued)
Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
 Volunteer Membership Guidelines
 Activation Site List
 Frequency Planning Guide
 Operational Aids
 Class/Course Certificates
 Amateur Radio Station Record/Log
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ICS Forms / Incident Action Plan
ICS 201 – Incident Briefing
 ICS 205
– Incident Radio
Communications Plan
 ICS 205A – Communications List
 ICS 206
– Medical Plan
 ICS 208
– Safety Message / Plan
 ICS 211
– Incident Check In-List
 ICS 213
– General Message
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ICS Forms / Incident Action Plan
ICS 214 – Activity Log
 ICS 216 – Radio Requirements Sheet
 ICS 217 – Radio Frequency
Assignment Sheet
 ICS 218 – Support Vehicle /
Equipment Inventory
 ICS 221 – Demobilization Check-Out
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Policies and Procedures
1.06.02 Reserves & Volunteer Units
 1.05.60 Arrest/Criminal Investigation
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1.05.34 Harassment & Discrimination (DVD)
1.05.42 Personal Appearance
 1.05.57 Unbecoming Conduct
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Policies and Procedures
(continued)
1.06.51 Vehicle Operation & Parking
 1.06.54 Vehicle Accident Reporting
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• Dispatch Number 646-2441
1.07.52 Personally Owned Radios
 1.05.46 Gratuities and Bribes
 1.05.60 Employee Personal
Involvement in Arrest
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Policies and Procedures
(Continued)
1.06.71 Dissemination of Law
Enforcement Information
 1.06.74 Control of Office of the
Sheriff Information
 1.06.22 Emergency Activation of
Personnel
 1.05.43 Propriety and Decorum
 1.05.44 Courtesy and Bearing
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Plans and Guidelines
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FEMA – FCC
• Tips for Communicating Before, During
and After Disasters
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Homeland Security - National
Emergency Communications Plan
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Events, Activities and
Special Projects
Annual Awards Ceremony (Fri in Feb)
 Frequency Interference Assistance
 Ham Radio Intruder Task Force
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CCC Collaborative Network Team (28)
Baker to Vegas Run
 Dispatch Tours
 Coroner Tour
 Community Safety Fairs
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Events, Activities and Special
Projects (continued)
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CCC Annual Fair
Monthly Bay Area Hospital Net
Weekly Cal EMA Net
Weekly MTC Satellite Phone Check
Logistics Support and EOC Readiness
State Exercises
• Annual Golden Guardian
• Annual Medical / Health Statewide
• California Great Shake Out
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Community Drills
• Annual Red Cross Care and Shelter
• Annual CAER School Shelter in Place
• DOW
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Facilities and Equipment
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OES
• Emergency Operations Center
• Communications Radio Room
• Emergency Services Support Unit
• Homeland Security Unit
• Community Warning System
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Dispatch
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Facilities and Equipment
(Continued)
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Tech Services
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FOB
• Patrol
• Sheriff’s Office DOC
• Connex Box
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Trailers
Communications Van
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Office of the Sheriff Core Values
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HONOR
• You Are Accountable for your
professional and personal behavior
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COURAGE
• You must have the moral and mental
strength to do what is right
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COMMITMENT
• It is your day-to-day duty to strive for
improvement
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Core Values (Continued)
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LEADERSHIP
• This is the tool which gives us the ability
to create alliances and partnerships
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TEAMWORK
• Fosters cooperation, creates and
reinforces a positive work culture
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Multiple Volunteer Hats
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RACES
CERT
VIPs
American Red Cross
Other Amateur Radio Groups (ARES,
CARES, MDARC)
Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)
Other Office of the Sheriff Volunteer
Groups
• Remain mindful of whom you represent
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Expectations
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Office of the Sheriff Photo ID Card
• Official Business & Security
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Participation
Attitude is Everything
Keep Personnel Files Current
You are the face of the Office of the Sheriff
You are treated like a paid employee
Partner to create a meaningful experience
Be Responsive
Be Welcoming
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Communication Guidelines
Be Present
 Listen with Respect
 Encourage others to participate
 Confidentiality
 Be Self Aware
 Try on new ideas
 It’s okay to disagree, politely
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Summary
Purpose
 Available Tools
 Ground Rules
 Ways to Contribute
 Assets and Resources
 Donations
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