This is the primary level of training and proficiency for those who choose a non-leadership role as well as those new to Amateur Radio or emergency communications. This introductory training is conducted by the local ARES group to meet their needs and those of their served agency or partners. This training could be formal or informal, and would introduce the ARES participant to the fundamentals of emergency communications and provide instruction on how participants are to conduct themselves while serving in the field or otherwise activated. Participants may elect to remain at this level, or any level, based upon the extent of their desired ARES involvement. Minimum qualifications for Level 1 competency are:
- Apply for Student ID with FEMA Emergency Management Institute <apply>
- Complete IS-100 Introduction to ICS <register>
- Complete IS-200, Basic Inciden Command System <register>
- Upload you completion certificates to SERC TRAC database
- Email copy of your completion certificates to admin@srqares.org
- Participation in one weekly ARES net each calendar month
- Attend one monthly training session per calendar quarter
- Participation in one exercise or drill each year
Optional and recommended qualifications:
- Be the Net Control Station of a weekly SRQARES net
- Use WinLink to send, receive and reply to email and ICS-213 message forms
- Complete a CERT Basic course <visit Emergency Management Website>