Volunteer Marine Radio Operators

Denmark Marine Rescue

Key Duties. As part of a roster:

Monitor Marine VHF and 27MHz radios.
Take log on and log off information.
Muster and monitor rescue boat crew in the event of a call out

Skills:

Familiarity with marine radios and operating procedures will be learnt on the job
Clear communication skills

Benefits:

Learn new skills
make new friends and
get inolved in your community more

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Denmark WA
Regular - more than 6 months
Emergency Response

Type of work

Safety & Emergency Services

Training

Training will be provided in basic marine rescue procedures and requirements. Assistance and training can be provided in obtaining the Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP), if not already held, at VMR expense.

Time required

Operators are rostered on for radio watches during daylight hours (0700 to dusk) typically at least one day per week but this can vary according to individual availability and preferences. The task is not onerous and can be performed from a radio Sub-base set up at your home at VMR expense allowing other activities to be conducted whilst on watch. The busiest times are during holiday periods VMR is currently trialling new technologies and will be introducing a convenient app for mobiles soon.

Requirements

National Police Certificate

Must hold or obtain a Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP). - Assistance and training can be provided in obtaining the SROCP, if not already held, at VMR expense.

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