TCARES has multiple teams with certain areas of responsibilities. If you are interested in joining one of these times, please feel free to read more about each team, what is required, then please feel free to reach out to join a team.
Leadership Team
Lead: Emergency Coordinator / Deputy Emergency Coordinator
The Leadership Team provides strategic oversight and coordination for all ARES activities. They manage resources, ensure effective communication among teams, oversee operational planning, and maintain partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders. They set priorities and guide the organization during both routine operations and emergency situations.
Trailer Team
Lead: Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Trailer Operations
The Trailer Team is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and operating the emergency communications trailer. This team ensures the trailer is equipped, functional, and ready for rapid deployment during emergencies or training events. They handle logistics, equipment setup, troubleshooting, and provide onsite technical support.
Training Team
Lead: Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Trainer
The Training Team organizes and conducts educational programs and exercises to enhance the skills of ARES members. They design training modules, schedule classes and drills, and provide hands-on experiences to ensure all volunteers are well-prepared for emergency communications roles and responsibilities.
Net Control Team
Lead: Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Net Control
The Net Control Team manages and operates communication networks during exercises and actual emergencies. Members serve as communication hubs, coordinate radio traffic, manage check-ins, ensure clear and orderly communication flow, and document critical information to support incident response and resource management.
ARCHES Team
Lead: Assistant Emergency Coordinator – ARCHES
The ARCHES (Amateur Radio Communications Hospital Emergency System) Team specializes in providing emergency communications specifically between healthcare facilities, emergency responders, and public health agencies during crises. They establish and maintain reliable radio links, ensuring critical medical and logistical information flows seamlessly during healthcare-related emergencies.
Digital Team
Lead: Assistant Emergency Coordinator – Digital
The Digital Team handles IT-related tasks, website management, and digital communications infrastructure. They ensure that digital resources, including websites, email systems, databases, and software tools, remain operational, secure, and up-to-date. Additionally, the team provides technical support, manages online communications, and implements technology solutions to support overall TCARES operations.