MONTROSE COUNTY RACES
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The mission of Montrose County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, (RACES), is to establish and maintain the leadership, organization and infrastructure necessary to provide emergency radio communications in support of emergency management entities throughout Montrose County, Colorado. When conventional communications are inadequate to meet public safety and/or humanitarian needs; When amateur radio resources may help facilitate response or recovery in any emerging situation; When lives and property can be protected; When human suffering can be relieved; Whenever and wherever it becomes necessary, so no community in need is without essential communication services.
Montrose County RACES strives to enhance the reliability, quality and professionalism of Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service personnel through the establishment of stringent training and performance standards, policies, procedures, management and supervision of amateur radio operators registered with the organization that may be activated to provide communications on behalf of the served agencies and clients requesting our voluntary assistance.
Montrose County RACES pledges a commitment to preparedness and service in protection of public health, safety and welfare by encouraging innovative leadership and individual responsibility which enhances the reliability and excellence of amateur radio emergency communications. We motivate amateur radio operators to excel in all facets of emergency communications and recognize those who exemplify our RACES philosophy.
Montrose County RACES members reflect the following qualities and personal values:
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