RAC Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course

RAC Auxiliary Communications (AUX-C) Communicator Course

For immediate release: August 23, 2024

Radio Amateurs of Canada, in partnership with the City of Sudbury, is excited to introduce a new Auxiliary Communications (Aux-Comm) Training Program, designed to enhance our communication capabilities during emergencies.

As a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Radio Amateurs of Canada understands the importance of effective coordination and communication during crises. The training is based on the All-Hazards Risk Assessment methodology, ensuring we can effectively mitigate communication failures and collaborate with other organizations during a disaster.

Target Audience:

The course is designed for experienced Amateur Radio volunteers who provide communication support during planned events and incidents, as well as communication personnel from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and government Emergency Management services.

Goal:

The Aux-Comm Training Program aims to improve interoperability among Non-Governmental Organizations and Emergency Management workforces, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and effective disaster response. 

The goal of this 20-hour course is to provide instruction to Auxiliary Communications volunteers so that their individual and organizational efforts/expertise are appropriately integrated into the public safety/service communications support environment.

Auxiliary Communicators provide alternate communications by supporting communications with other organizations:

• in cases where local services have failed:
• at emergency incidents/planned events/training exercises
• within the emergency management structure (Emergency Operations Centre (EOCs), etc.)

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Topics:

• The Communications Unit and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
• AuxCommRoles and Responsibilities
• Interoperable Communications
• Incident Communications
• Incident Radio Communications Plan
• Incident Communications Centre
• Team Management and Accountability
• Resources, Safety and Deployment
• Best Practices
• Interoperability and Radio Networks

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Group Exercise Scenarios:

• SOP Exercise
• Power Outage
• Train Derailment
• Wild Land Fire
• Severe Storm/Flood

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Date | Time:

The course will be held in person on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 from 9 am to 5 pm each day.

Location:

Lionel E Lalonde Centre
239 Montee Principale
Sudbury (Azilda), Ontario
P0M 1B0