Responder Requirements

Requirements for Responders Operating from NWS Wakefield

• All current Net Control Station Training.
• General Class Amateur Radio License or higher.
• Experience running at least four convective SKYWARN Nets.
• Recommendation from a SKYWARN Area Manager or the Amateur Radio Coordinator.
• Review and understanding of the Responder Training Manual.
• Basic FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training representing the minimum NIMS training typically required for EOC clearance is now required of all Responders and can be completed online.
  • FEMA IS-100.b - Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
  • FEMA IS-200.b - ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • FEMA IS-700.a - NIMS Introduction
  • FEMA IS-800.b - National Response Framework, An Introduction
  IMPORTANT: At this time, prior version training will be accepted (ie, IS-100.a training fulfills the IS-100.b training requirement) though as this FEMA training evolves our certification requirements may also change.
• Review and understanding of the APRS & Packet Training Manual.