{"id":1557,"date":"2026-04-09T09:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/?page_id=1557"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T21:26:29","slug":"ares-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/?page_id=1557","title":{"rendered":"ARES Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-322226eb6528a8e5f5c40a3f3efe5f3f\">ARES Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by submitting an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nextcloud.kx4dor.org\/index.php\/s\/ddTPMcajADPfkdm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARES Registration Form<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;if you have not already done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ARES training is divided into 3 levels as outlined below and is tracked with an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nextcloud.kx4dor.org\/index.php\/s\/B6LEALRLYXjir2G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARES<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Task Book<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To be a member of Dorchester County ARES you will need to complete Level 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To be deployable in an emergency situation you will need to complete Level 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97cc0818b7de95e483029aac2ae6672a\">Level 1 \u2013 Basic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Introductory training for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de4443ef7d5b78de78b0050fd2ab5e15\">Required<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain Task Book<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join an ARES group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain Technician class or higher Amateur Radio License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IS-100.c- Intro to Incident Command System<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-700.b Introduction to National Incident Mgt. System<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.arrl.org\/courses\/67044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARRL Basic EmComm Course<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2304ba55e6f084294a19680afdd2f260\">Optional<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/chs\/skywarn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SKYWARN \u2013 Spotter Basic Training<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(Biennially)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1f506579ad08a2a48cc0ccb3f9812fc\">Level 2 \u2013 Intermediate (Operational\/Deployment Ready)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Builds on Level 1. Includes ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communications (or equivalent online courses: Basic, Intermediate). Minimum for deployment in many incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4684ed12e4beccaece63f3e80489593\">Required<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IS-100.c- Intro to Incident Command System<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-200.c \u2013 Basic ICS for Initial Response<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-700.b Introduction to National Incident Mgt. System<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-800.d \u2013 National Response Framework<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.arrl.org\/courses\/68230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARRL Intermediate EmComm Course<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Net Participation (once per quarter minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Tone in HT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Frequency and Offset in Radio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write and Send an ICS-213 Message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca935d1e9ed853d2df04feb5517f661b\">Optional<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/chs\/skywarn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SKYWARN \u2013 Spotter Basic Training<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(Biennially)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Service Event Participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulated Emergency Test or Exercise Participation (Annually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve as Net Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate VHF Digital messaging station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate unit specific Digital VHF or HF station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-400911d5745aa76c01719ea3c13f19ed\">Encouraged<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build a simple dipole antenna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build Powerpole\u00ae adapter cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solder PL259 connector to coax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble a 24-hour Deployment Kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31f6a632c72edf0a02b4a791abff3960\">Level 3 \u2013 Advanced (Leadership)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepares for roles like Emergency Coordinator. Includes advanced FEMA ICS courses and leadership training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34e0b942a4db678d57d3b8e8a652433c\">Required<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-120.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-120.c \u2013 An Introduction to Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-230.e&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-230.e- Fundamentals of Emergency Management<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-235.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-235.c \u2013 Emergency Planning<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IS-240.c \u2013 Leadership &amp; Influence<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-241.c \u2013 Decision Making &amp; Problem Solving<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-242.c&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-242.c \u2013 Effective Communications<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-244.b&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-244.b \u2013 Developing &amp; Managing Volunteers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-288.a&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-288.a \u2013 Role of Voluntary organizations in Emergency Mgt<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-2200&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IS-2200 \u2013 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/ec-016-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ARRL EC-016 Public Service &amp; Emergency Communications Mgt<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Net Participation (once per quarter minimum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Service Event Participation (Annually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simulated Emergency Test or Exercise Participation (Bi-Annually)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serve as Net Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present a training session<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold\/held a leadership position in a group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in PIO activities (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/pr-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PR-101 Public Relations for Radio Amateurs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;qualifies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficient in using ICS forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate VHF Digital messaging station in Peer-to-peer mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate HF Digital Mode Messaging Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program Tone into HT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program frequency &amp; offset into radio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96dbcee92efd21e7b0bc9999493c88da\">Optional<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SKYWARN Advanced Training Class (Biennially)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PR-101 \u2013 Public Information Officer Training (EC-015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AUXCOM Course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICS-300 \u2013 Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICS -400 \u2013 Advanced Incident Command System *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EC-001 Course Instructor\/Mentor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate cross band repeat on Mobile Radio (UHF\u2192VHF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARES Training Start by submitting an&nbsp;ARES Registration Form&nbsp;if you have not already done so. ARES training is divided into 3 levels as outlined below and is tracked with an\u00a0ARES\u00a0Task Book. To be a member of Dorchester County ARES you will need to complete Level 1. To be deployable in an emergency situation you will need [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1557","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1557"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1702,"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1557\/revisions\/1702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kx4dor.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}