This course is designed for the USAR Team member to demonstrate basic ICS principles relating to USAR Communications Response, NCEM Policies, Procedures, and Resources. It is HIGHLY recommended the student have completed the basic SWR/SAR Comms course prior. Students should will be instructed on Procedures for deployment, travel, and demobilization. The student shall demonstrate proficiency in establishing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various forms of Voice and Data Communications including programming SAR radios, testing equipment, tuning duplexers, and deploying various forms of wired and wireless networks. Students will learn Electricity and RF Concepts. Student will learn about NC SAR DMR Plan and serve as a SME for their team. Practical Exercises and extensive field work will allow principles to be put into action. Appropriate outside work attire (rain or shine) required.
Team leader must provide approval letter before student admitted to class.
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| Date(s) |
Mon. Aug 17, 2026 0800-1700
Tue. Aug 18, 2026 0800-1700
Wed. Aug 19, 2026 0800-1700
Thu. Aug 20, 2026 0800-1700
Fri. Aug 21, 2026 0800-1700
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| Location |
Raleigh Fire Department - Keeter Training Center - Wake County
105 Keeter Center Drive, Raleigh NC 27601
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| Handicap Accessibility |
Yes
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| WiFi Access |
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| ESF |
ESF2 - Communications,
ESF9 - Search and Rescue
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| Functional Areas |
Communications,
Emergency Services
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| Offered By |
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management |
| Primary Instructor |
Strayer, Seth |
| Additional Instructors |
McCurry, Isaac
McMahon, Matthew
Schmidt, Randall E.
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| Course Length |
40 hours |
| Course Hours |
40.00 |
| CEUs |
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Maximum Participants |
16 |
| # Open Seats |
1 |
| # on Wait List |
1 |
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