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John Galvin – N5TIM
“Amateur Radio is a National Resource”
Presented at HamCom 2009
Resource Typing is the categorization and description of response resources that are commonly exchanged in disasters through mutual aid agreements
There are over 120 NIMS response resources
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Resources are named for specialty (Amateur Radio Communications) and are classified by
Category which refers to function Kind to include teams, personnel, equipment, and
supplies Type refers to the level of capability which is a
measure of minimum capabilities to perform the function
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Resource Typing provides emergency officials with the information and terminology they need to request and receive the appropriate resources during an emergency or disaster
Its intent is to help make the resource request and dispatch process more accurate and efficient
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To create a standard across all amateur radio EmComresponse groups
To provide Emergency Managers, Staging Managers, and Event Coordinators with the information they need to request and receive resources they need during an emergency, incident or event
To identify and match communications tasks amateur radio operators typically perform at events and incidents with a set of standards
By knowing your resource function when signing-up for an event, its a lot easier for the coordinator, staging manager, or emergency manager to make assignments
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In the urban environment there are 3 key and 1 unique short range function typically used Shadow, Base, Mobile, and Digital Messaging These are the key Urban Tactical Resources
In rural and large scale operation areas, long range Tactical and Strategic functions are needed
Included are specialty functions for unique communications Digital, Tracker, Networking, HF, and Video
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Amateur Radio functions typically utilized for Public Service include
Shadowing key event or incident personnel on foot Setting up a base station as net control, at a rest stop, aid
station, shelter or CP Operating mobile from a vehicle such as a SAG, supply
truck, Police Car or aircraft Message Handling
These are the same function performed during a disaster or incident and form the basis for amateur radio resource standards
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A CRF-S communicator facilitates “walk about” communications for a key official during an event or incident providing timely communications
A shadow operator is generally foot mobile and remains with the person being shadowed at all times
The shadow may operate other radios as well The operator should be in good physical condition (Lots
of walking) A hand held radio is usually used for this function
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A CRF-B communicator facilitates radio communications from a base or stationary location. This may be in a building, a tent or in the open
The station can be set up to support a net control, shelter, aid station, command post, camp, EOC or hospital
The communicator needs to always be available to the site leader and be cognizant of site operations without interfering with normal operations
This position may require a second communicator or a “runner”
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A CRF-M communicator facilitates radio communications from a mobile environment. This may be in a vehicle, aircraft, boat or train to list a few
The communicator accompanies the mobile official providing constant radio contact
The communicator may be called upon to assist the driver with map reading, observing road conditions and other tasks as needed
The communicator can be a roving set of “eyes” for the event or incident leaders
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A CRF-H communicator facilitates HF radio communications from a field location providing strategic radio contact
The communicator may be assigned to an isolated location with minimal necessities
The communicator may be co-located with local VHF communicators and become the gateway station to the “outside”
The communicator may handle an abundance of detailed traffic in and out of their location
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A CRF-D communicator is proficient in facilitating the use and operation of digital and computer based equipment providing readable or graphic information to/from radio transmissions
There are a number of CRF D sub functions each defining a unique tool in the communicators toolkit
These digital tools are not intended to replace the voice communication, but to supplement and enhance the emergency communications responder
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CRF-DA – Provides a system for tracking assets, personnel, information and “short messaging” based on APRS
CRF-DM – Provides a system for traceable messaging and “radio Email” Winlink and packet are two such systems
CRF-DT – A deployable system for use with assets needing to be tracked
CRF-DN – Provides a sophisticated 802.n field system for networking and internet access
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Each Communications Resource Function utilizes a slightly different equipment complement to support that task
Equipment details are in your handout Careful selection and planning may allow a
single radio to serve several CRFs
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CRF-M
CRF-D_(A&M)
CRF-B
MobileTransceiver
A well plannedsetup
can supportmultiple CRFs
Communications Resource Functions are considered mobile assets
Those Communications Resource Functions that are “home” stations or permanently installed in a vehicle or elsewhere should have the modifier “/F” affixed to the CRF Designator, i.e. CRF-M/F
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Short Four to 12 hour operation (shifts)
Medium 12 to 24 hour operation (shifts)
Long 72 hours or greater Usually an away assignment
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The Management process is critical in maintaining an accurate picture of resources and includes Identifying and Categorizing Ordering and Acquiring Dispatching and Mobilizing Tracking and Reporting Recovering and Disposition
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The resources discussed herein are considered Tactical Resources
Tactical Resources are classified as one of the following Assigned – On the Job Available – Ready for immediate assignment Out of Service – Not ready (R&R)
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You have an event that needs 5 shadows, 12 rest stops, 8 trucks and a net control
You can just post this information and take pot luck on operators with the correct equipment or spend a lot of time asking each operator what equipment he/she has
By using CRFs the equipment is specified in the definition of the communications resource
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* Public Service Event
For the previous example the coordinator would make a request for 5 CRF-S which would fill the shadows needs 8 CRF-M which would fill the truck (mobile) needs 13 CRF-B which would fill the 12 rest stop and net
control needs
Now the coordinator is assured that his/her communication team comes prepared
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* Public Service Event
Via emergency management channels you receive a request from a near by state which also uses CRFs requesting help
In the IS-213 message there is a request for 12 CRF-Bs for staging, shelters, command post and net
control duty 8 CRF-Ss for duty at the command post and with state
officials 17 CRF-Ms for trucks, airborne, MICUs, maritime, etc 2 CRF-Hs for communications with state agencies With an assignment duration of “Long”
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* Incident
By having a standard system of identifying amateur radio resources you can see in the previous example the request is specific and there's no doubt in what to send
The standard works regardless of an EmCom’sgroup’s affiliation
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* Incident
There will be times you as the EmCom group leader will receive requests in various formats and descriptions. You will then be tasked with converting these requests into the CRF format and getting the requests out
This means you need to be familiar with the CRF functions and train in using them
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RREESSOOUURRCCEE:: AAMMAATTEEUURR RRAADDIIOO EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY CCOOMMMMUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS ((RR..AA..CC..EE..SS..//AA..RR..EE..SS..)) CATEGORY: Communications, Tactical, VHF/UHF, Emergency Management Support KIND: Team MINIMUM CAPABILITIES: Component Metric TYPE I TYPE II TYPE III TYPE IV OTHER
Personnel Staffing 5 radio operators, 1 unit leader
5 radio operators, 1 unit leader
3 radio operators and 1 unit leader
2 radio operators
Equipment Communications 1. 4 CRF-M Units (Mobile)
2. 1 CRF-S Unit (Shadow)
3. Portable VHF/FM repeater
4. Portable UHF/FM repeater
5. Portable Power sources
6. Portable Mast or Tower
7. Cell Phone
1. 4 CRF-B Units (Base)
2. 1 CRF-S Unit (Shadow)
3. Portable VHF/FM repeater
4. Portable Power sources
5. Cell Phone
1. 2 CRF-DA Units (APRS)
2. 1 CRF-DM Unit (PaclinkMP)
3. Cell Phone 4. Portable Power
sources
1. 2 CRF-S Units Cell Phone
Availability Duration Available for extended operations (greater than 72 hours)
Available for extended operations (greater than 72 hours)
Available for short duration operations (72 hours or less)
Available for short duration operations (72 hours or less)
Management Support
Coordination Capabilities
Unit Leader capable of managing the communications unit
Unit Leader capable of managing the communications unit
Team management only
Self management only. Add to Type I and II Teams
COMMENTS: Availability does not require continuous availability of specific personnel, only that teams are available to those specifications. Personnel may be rotated in and out of specific team positions.
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Resource Information
Additional ResourceInformation
Dallas Area RACES
Call:
Last Name: First Name:
Qualifiers:Lic Class: Type:
Cell No:
Winlink Email:
@winlink.org
Pager No:
Home Email:
Circle All That ApplyRadio 1
Radio 2
Radio 3
Power
Mast
Feed Line (Ft: ___________ )
(Ft: ___________ )
Antennas
GENERATOR ---- SOLAR ---- BATTS (A/Hrs ______ )
NVIS ---- MAG MOUNT ---- GAIN
Please checkany eqptyou can lend or leave in place
Circle Your Resource Types (if you know)
(Ft: ___________ )
S M B H DM DNDA DTS M B H DM DNDA DT
License Class
Qualifiers toThe resource type
ResourceType
W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTARBASE ---- MOBILE ----HT
HF ---- 2m ----70cm ---- 1.2 GHz
W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTARBASE ---- MOBILE ----HT
HF ---- 2m ----70cm ---- 1.2 GHz
W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTARBASE ---- MOBILE ----HT
HF ---- 2m ----70cm ---- 1.2 GHz
W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTARBASE ---- MOBILE ----HT
HF ---- 2m ----70cm ---- 1.2 GHz
W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTARBASE ---- MOBILE ----HT
HF ---- 2m ----70cm ---- 1.2 GHz
W2K ---- APRS ---- DSTARBASE ---- MOBILE ----HT
HF ---- 2m ----70cm ---- 1.2 GHz
Collin County ARES
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As systems are implemented across the nation, D* is becoming a new tool in the EmComCommunicators kit
D*’s digital capability is significant for low and high speed data in support of served agencies
Currently D* equipment when substituted in a CRF is ordered as a Type III of that CRF
CRF designation under review
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It’s up to each amateur radio EmComcommunicator to determine their Communications Resource Function, gather all the equipment, and inform their Emergency Communications group leader of their CRF
A well planned approach in equipment allows one radio to support several VHF CFRs
Practice with your equipment
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U.S. Coast Guard ICS Handbook – P3120.17A IS-703 NIMS Resource Management
(recommended for all Staging Managers)
http://www.nimsonline.com/resource_typing_system/ Public Service Events – HamCom 2007 presentation ARRL ECOM Courses Various FireScope Job Aids The Internet http://www.garlandraces.net/graces/resourceTdata.html Your Emergency Manager
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“Google is your friend”
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THE END
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Hand-held, 2 Meter (2M/440 preferred) FM transceiver with a minimum of 2.5 watts of output power and CTCSS encoder. CRF-S1 if less than 2.5 watts
Earphone or Headset attachment (VOX disabled) Standardized cigarette lighter power cord and clip lead
adapter power cables Mini-mag mount antenna for temporary vehicle duty
while shadowing
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2 Meter (2M/440 preferred) Transceiver capable of at least 25 watts into the antenna ( HT / amplifier combination is a viable alternative)
Gain antenna (dual-band preferred) with mast and support, coax with PL259s at each end, (25' minimum) and PL258 coupler. Extra coax cables with connectors (RG8X or better preferred)
External speaker with 1/8" phone plug and/or earphones or headset attachment with VOX disabled
Optional chair and table
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2 Meter (2M/440 preferred) Transceiver capable of at least 25 watts into the antenna ( HT / amplifier combination is a viable alternative)
Gain antenna (dual band preferred) with magnetic base and 15' of coax with PL259 connector
External speaker with 1/8" phone plug and/or earphones or headset attachment with VOX disabled
Cigarette lighter adapter and clip lead adapter power cables
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CRF-B radio equipment Computer system capable of displaying and running
current amateur radio software and suitable for portable operations
Printer highly recommended Terminal Node Controller or interface along with
necessary accessories to implement station configuration Software for digital messaging or APRS
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Self contained “802.11 repeater” unit which functions as a Bridge/Router/Access Point including antennas
Wired and/or wireless access point unit Minimum of 50’ CAT5 cable and POE interface Associated support equipment
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All mode SSB Transceiver with tuner suitable for portable operation. 100 watts minimum. Most operations are on 20, 40, and 80 meters
Antennas, masts, and support accessories and lots of coax cables
NVIS capability helpful for tactical situations General Class license or higher required
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Copy of amateur license and Badge/ID Photo Drivers License Portable power source providing at least 12 hours of typical
operation All connectors standardized! (Current RACES/ARES) Writing material - pen, pencil, writing pad, and forms Short duration personal support gear - (rain gear/comfortable
footwear) Transceiver operating instructions or summary guide Duct Tape, misc. adaptors and comfort items
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General items common to all Resource Functions
This guide is for radio equipment and does not include general personal or 24/72 hour kit items.
Up to now we have referred to our Resources as Type such and such
Type actually refers to a level of capability So, lets make a big change and replace Type with a
new adjective Are you with me so far? Lets replace Resource Type with Resource Function,
add Communications and use Communications Resource Function or CRF in its place and define our functions
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