Training Officer for Sedgwick County R.A.C.E.S.
Since 2008, Brandon Trube, known in the amateur radio community by his call sign KDØHTI, has been an essential figure in emergency communications in Sedgwick County, Kansas. In his role as Training Officer for the county's Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (R.A.C.E.S.), Brandon takes on the critical task of training and coordinating amateur radio operators, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively respond in various emergency situations.
FEMA Training and Certification
- FEMA.a Intro to the Incident Command System - June, 2009
- FEMA IS-00200.a ICS For Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents - June, 2009
- FEMA IS-00700.a NIMS An Introduction - June, 2009
- FEMA IS-00800.c NIMS An Introduction - Aug, 2019
- ISC-2200– Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions - August 2019
- IS-907 – Active Shooter
Additional Credentials
- FCC Amateur Radio Licensee, General Class (KDØHTI) - July 2010
- FCC Amateur Radio License, Technician Class (KDØHTI) - May 2009
- NOAA Storm Spotter Training - Every year 2008 through 2024
R.A.C.E.S. is a critical component of emergency communications, activated exclusively during times of emergency and registered under both State and local governments. This service restricts its operations to registered amateur radio operators and may operate within specific frequency ranges, especially when other forms of communication are compromised.
Across the nation, many government agencies train their ACS volunteers using the R.A.C.E.S. protocol. These volunteers work within the guidelines and mandates established by their local emergency management officials, ensuring a streamlined and effective communication channel during emergencies.
R.A.C.E.S. isn't just for wartime communications. Its role extends to providing or supplementing communications during a variety of emergency situations, including natural disasters, technological failures, nuclear accidents, terrorist incidents, and bomb threats.
See more at Sedgwick County R.A.C.E.S.