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.
LCSARO requires completion of the following training before your application will be processed.
- 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)
To receive an application, please attend one of our meeting. Meetings are generally held on the second Monday of the month at 7 PM at the Lane County Sheriff’s Office in Meeting Room 175. Meeting locations can vary (especially in the summer months), watch the calendar for announcements or contact us for more information.
Links to course and additional information: