Level Three
At this level, our objective is to prepare you to take on more responsibility in emergency operations. You will further enhance your skills, acquire advanced equipment, and take on leadership tasks. Successfully completing this level will position you to be a reliable and responsible member of the emergency response team, capable of coordinating and managing critical operations.
How do I get credit?
After completing the check-off items, turn in the completed form via email or print to the Advancement Coordinator. We will then log your certification and present you with a signed certificate at our next interface meeting. After completing a Certification Level, it is expected that you will maintain the Equipment required for that Certification Level.
Prerequisites
1. Complete Level 2 Certification
Equipment Requirements
2. Mobile 2M/70cm radio (40W or better)
3. Spare fuses for mobile radio and cable (as necessary)
Keep documentation about the types and rating of fuses that you need. Have spares on hand.
A fellow Ham created a video exploring the quality of fuses you can find online.
4. Anderson Power Poles:
a. Power pole to cigarette lighter
b. Power pole to alligator clip
c. Power pole extension cable
d. Three-way splitter
e. We recommend replacing the plug on your mobile radio with anderson power poles so it can be interchangeable with other radios within UCARES. (This is a requirement of Level 4)
Additional Training
5. ICS-700.b
This is a self guided course. Upon completion of the test, you will be able to download a certificate of completion to attach to your completed Level Two certification.
6. Inform your neighbors, ecclesiastical leaders, etc of your involvement in emergency communications
7. (optional) ARRL Basic EmComm
We recognize that not all of our members are ARRL members, as such, this training is optional.
Liaison Visits
8. Visit 2 unique Emergency Operation Centers during UCARES Simplex or Statewide Net (must be different than your Level 1 EOC)
Each city in our county has its own EOC. As volunteers in our county, we can be called out anywhere, or work with different agencies. We invite all members to be familiar with their Home and Work EOCs, but also consider where, geographically, you spend the most time and what agencies you may work with.