LCSARO is comprised of FCC licensed amateur radio operators, who voluntarily provide alternative communications support before, during and after major emergencies or disaster.

If you would like to become a volunteer member of the Lane County Sheriff's Amateur Radio Operators you must:

• Possess a current FCC Amateur Radio license
• Demonstrate an interest and proficiency in emergency communications with technical and organizational skills
• Participate in training activities to enhance your knowledge and skills as an Emergency Communications Volunteer
• Be willing to serve when called

To maintain our high level of integrity, all Sheriff Department volunteers are given a general background check and finger printed prior to being accepted into the volunteer program.

Upon gaining membership, LCSARO (along with Lane County ARES) requires completion of the following training within 6 months.

• ARRL Level 1 Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (EC-001)
• Intro to Incident Command System (IS-100)
• ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-200)
• Introduction to National Incident Management System (IS-700)

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer member of the Lane County Sheriff's Amateur Radio Operators, you can obtain an application at the Lane County Sheriff's Office, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene, download one here, or attend a LCSARO meeting for more information.

Links to course and additional information:

• Level 1 AREC (EC-001)
• Level 2 AREC (EC-002)
• ICS (IS-100)
• NIMS (IS-700)