EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER MISSION

Emergency Management emergency workers contribute their skills and experience in service to their community without expectation of compensation.  Their mission is to augment emergency services and support agencies by sharing their valuable time and expertise before, during, and after a major emergency.  

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER - INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

The EOC Incident Management Team (IMT) has a number of key positions filled by highly qualified volunteers.  There are two types of volunteers used in this important role:  Tier 1 - Members of the Command/General Staff and Functional Units; and Tier 2 - support staff.

Tier 1 assignments require an approximately 10 hour/month commitment of time for planning and training.  Tier 2 assignments  utilize persons with a range of support skills (clerical, etc.) and require a minimum 2/hour month minimum time commitment.  The EOC IMT Organization Chart shows how the team is structured.

Periodic in-service training is provided.  I addition, there are several training resources available on line that will give the selected volunteer candidates a good overview of their role on the team.  Attendance is also required at an annual one-day academy (usually scheduled in the fall).  The team conducts regular drills and exercises to simulate real world operations.  Volunteers will be expected to assume work shifts in actual Emergency Operations Center activations from time to time.

For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact the Department of Emergency Management by e-mail at jcdem@co.jefferson.wa.us  or by calling 360-385-9368 weekdays.  

JEFFERSON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICES

Jefferson County ARES/RACES is always looking for licensed Amateur Radio operators to assist them with their emergency communications and community service projects.  This skilled organization is closely aligned with the Department of Emergency Management, and provides essential communications services in an emergency or disaster.

Go to the ARES/RACES page for more information on the role of Amateur Radio in Jefferson County.  There is a link to their web page that will be helpful in learning more about participation. 

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Contact the Department of Emergency Management for a complete list of volunteer job descriptions.  
 

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