Benicia ACS/RACES Simulated Emergency Test (S.E.T.)

(Auxiliary Communication Service / Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service)

On January 29, 2005 the City of Benicia held a Simulated Emergency Test of its Amateur Radio Operators and equipment. Approximately 25 radio hams and volunteers participated. You may review the scenario at this link. Photos taken in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) appear below.

Additionally, you are encouraged to click on an in depth review of the responses to the question appearing on the Evaluation form: What Went Wrong?

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Art Mayoff briefs Radio Operators and BERT volunteers

Fire Captain Pete Fiori explains how the EOC functions

Benicia Emergency Operations Center Amateur Radio Station KB6EOC
L-R: Dave Beeman, KG6SYR; Bob Hewitt, K6HEW; Jim Clarke, KB6SHT

Fire Chief Ken Hanley observes as EOC radio station staff process an emergency message.

Fire Captain Pete Fiori reviews incoming message and prepares reply.

Captain Fiori entering statistics on status board

Status board for East 5th St Island

Status boards for Benicia High School Shelter, City Hall and the Clocktower Shelter.

Status Board for Matthew Turner Medical Collection Point (MASH unit)