Assistant Emergency Coordinator – ARCHES is responsible for the Amateur Radio Communication for Hospital Emergency Service (ARCHES) team, Their purpose is to provide voice and digital communications for hospitals in the event that an emergency incident disables telephone and internet services. Communication with other hospitals, incident command centers (EOC’s) and others is conducted through radio channels allocated to the Amateur service. Radio connection to Winlink worldwide servers provides digital communication both for conventional e-mail service and the transmission of ICS and HICS forms.
Assistant Emergency Coordinator – ARCHES responsibilities include:
- Re-build the operator list, to test the radios monthly.
- Coordinate with hospital logistics to repair stations as needed.
- Help install new computers and TNCs.
- Coordinate with ARCHES leaders in other counties.
- Attend bi-monthly hospital EmComm meetings (can be virtual).
- Perform ARCHES Operator duties as required.
ARCHES Operator responsibilities:
- Test your assigned hospital’s radios monthly.
- Report any issues up to the ARCHES leadership.