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What do I need to do to join Snohomish County RACES?
- Be an Amateur Radio Operator with a valid license.
- Be able to pass a background check.
- Be approved by the Snohomish County Emergency Managment Director and the RACES Radio Officer.
You must show that you have completed the state required Incident Command System courses IS-100 and IS-700 before being issued an ID Card.
These courses and tests are available on the Web at:
You will need to register so that the system can keep track of you and issue your completion certificate.
If you have completed these courses, attach a copy of your completion certificate to the Membership Application Form.
How do I join Snohomish County RACES?
- Download the Snohomish County RACES Membership Application Form.
- Complete the form. Sign it and attach a copy of your FCC Amateur Radio License and copies of the certificates you received after completing the ICS courses.
- Mail the form to the address on the form.
After I join, what do I do?
- Check in on the Tuesday night net or even arrange to be the Net Control Station from time to time.
(20:00 hrs, on the Mt Pilchuck repeater at 146.920, - (minus) offset, and a PL Tone of 123.0)
- Attend member meetings every third Thursday of the month at 19:00 hrs., held at the Department of Emergency Management Offices at Paine Field.
- Volunteer and participate in RACES events and activities. These are excellent training opportunities.
- Keep you "Go Kit" ready and radio programmed and batteries charged. For more information, see the section on Jump Kits on the Education page.
- In the event of an emergency or disaster, check into the Resource Net on the Pilchuck Repeater (repeater parameters are listed above).
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