Q. What are the requirements to join the Kalamazoo County RACES program?
A.
| You must be an Amateur Radio Operator with a valid license. |
| You must complete the state requirements. |
| You must pass a background (LEIN) check conducted by KCSD. |
| You must be approved by the Emergency Management director and by the Kalamazoo County RACES radio officer. |
| You must attend at least 3 of the monthly RACES meetings, prior to
being issued an ID card. |
Q. How Do I join the program?
A.
| Begin by completing the RACES application form. |
| Attend RACES meetings. 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm KCSD EOC |
| Complete the State Requirements. |
| Upon completion of the prerequisites, an ID card will be issued. |
Q. What are the new requirements?
NOTE: As of this time 2/04, it appears that the old IS-2 requirement is the only certification required by the State. Your local EM may have other requirements.
The FEMA IS-22 can be found HERE.
Further questions can be submitted to Art Snapper [email protected].
Alternatively, information may be obtained during the weekly ARPSC net. It is on
the 147.000 repeater on Wednesday at 7:30(EDT) or 8pm(EST). We do not have a net on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month. (Meeting night).
Thanks for your interest.
Art Snapper NK8X EC, RO Kalamazoo County
