Signals / Radio Chief
Ministry: Information · Emergency Function: Radio & Signals
Role Purpose
Maintains emergency radio and signal communications when normal phone and internet systems fail, ensuring ministries and field teams can coordinate.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Maintain and test emergency radio equipment.
- Train radio operators and build a communications network.
- Develop backup power and antenna plans.
- Participate in communications exercises.
During an Emergency
- Operate emergency radio communications.
- Coordinate signals between ministries, shelters, and field teams.
- Maintain communications when normal systems fail.
- Support field intelligence relay.
After an Emergency
- Document communications equipment performance and gaps.
- Update radio communications plans.
- Support restoration of normal communications.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
- Amateur radio license or radio operations training strongly preferred for this role.
Helpful But Not Required
- Amateur radio license or radio operations experience
- Technical knowledge of radio equipment
- Calm, clear communication ability
- Willingness to maintain and operate equipment
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.