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20 people are interested
Kirkland Emergency Communications (ham radio) Team (KECT)
ORGANIZATION: City of Kirkland
Please visit the new page to apply.
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20 people are interested
The Kirkland Fire & Office of Emergency Management's KECT* serves as communication system backup in the event of an emergency or major disaster. Additional Ham radio operators are needed to join this cadre of volunteers (current numbering about 70). *KECT = Kirkland Emergency Communications Team
KECT volunteers are required to have Ham radio experience and specific training. Volunteers meet monthly and participate in regular systems tests and drills a couple of times each year. KECT volunteers must complete required City of Kirkland screening requirements and are asked to attend an initial monthly meeting and complete required online training before joining the team.
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About City of Kirkland
Location:
123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033, US
Mission Statement
City of Kirkland Mission Statement: We are committed to the enhancement of Kirkland as a community for living, working, and leisure, with an excellent quality of life which preserves the City's existing charm and natural amenities.
Description
The City offers a variety of volunteer opportunities--one-time, episodic, weekly and monthly--through which community volunteers contribute their extraordinary reserve of knowledge, talent, and skills. Kirkland's City Council and the City Manager are supportive champions of volunteer engagement in our community.
The City of Kirkland is a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is the legislative body; its members are the community's decision makers. The City Manager serves the Council and the community in carrying out policies and overseeing the delivery of municipal services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
123 - Fifth Ave.Kirkland, WA 98033
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Call Center
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Average 4-6 hours per month
- Volunteer application, 2 References, Attend meetings