George Rutkoskie (W4GOR)
Volunteer EmComm Activity Lead

TVARC ECT Participation Requirements

  • NIMS ICS-100 - Is the foundational Incident Command System course. You need to have completed the training before joining the ECT. Take it here.
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  • ICS-213 Message Form - Familiarity with ICS-213 and ICS-213RR forms required. Training available here.
    Yes No
  • NTS Radiogram Form - Familiarity with welfare message handling. Training available here.
    Yes No
  • TVARC ECT ID Card - Upon acceptance into the ECT, you will be issued an identification card which is required to be worn on your outermost clothing during an activation. The ID card remains property of TVARC and must be surrendered if you leave the club, fail to pay your dues in a timely manner, feel you can no longer perform the duties of the ECT, upon expiration of the card, dissolution of the ECT, or upon request of a duly elected board member.
    Yes No

Volunteer Emergency Communications Team Sign-Up

You must be a member in good standing of The Villages Amateur Radio Club to join the ECT.


Sign-Up Form