BASE RADIO OPERATOR

(RADO)

• 1. Reports to the ATBM or FWBM.

• 2. Establishes communications needs at the base and ensures communications equipment is maintained and in working order. Verifies radio frequencies on a daily basis.

• 3. Answers the telephone and radio; receives and relays orders for dispatch of tactical aircraft. Relays messages, and logs calls.

• 4. Maintains communications with aircraft assigned to the base until takeoff and after landing. Notifies the Airtanker Base Manager immediately of any overdue or missing aircraft.

Major Duties

5. Notifies the Ramp Manager of incoming aircraft and relays pertinent information. 6. Maintains a log of all aircraft takeoffs and landings, estimated times of arrival (ETAs) and estimated times of departure (ETDs). 7. Establishes and enforces proper radio use procedures. 8. Trained in emergency procedures and incident/accident action plan; reports all hazards and incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor.

Base Radio OperatorREQUIRED TRAINING• Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)• NIMS: An Introduction (IS700)REQUIRED EXPERIENCE• Successful position performance as a Radio Operator (RADO)PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL• None requiredTHESE POSITIONS MAINTAIN CURRENCY FOR RADO• Aircraft Base Radio Operator (ABRO)• Communications Unit Leader (COML)• Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM)• Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP)OTHER TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS• Basic Firefighter Training: • Firefighter Training (S-130) • Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)• Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)• Radio Operator (J-158)