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Volunteers Needed ¨C Pittsburgh Marathon Support on May 4th


 

Good afternoon:

Allegheny County is looking for amateur radio volunteers for the Pittsburgh Marathon.

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All, I ask that you please push this out to your clubs, groups, and members.?
Bob anticipates needing in the range of 50 operators.
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Allegheny County ARES Emergency Coordinator Bob Mente (NU3Q)?is seeking?licensed amateur radio operators?to assist with communications support for the?2025 Pittsburgh Marathon. While local (Allegheny County) hams are encouraged to participate,?volunteers from outside the county are also welcome and needed.?

??Available Positions:

??Shuttle Driver
  • Start Time:?4:00 AM
  • Location:?Transport Downtown Pittsburgh shadows from parking lots near Acrisure Stadium?to the finish line (Blvd. of the Allies & Stanwix St.).
  • Requirements:?Must have a?2-meter mobile radio?in vehicle.
  • Trips:?2¨C3 runs before streets close around 6:00 AM.
  • Perks:?Pass and yellow light provided. Free to leave once shuttle duties are complete.

??Shadow for Dr. Mosesso (UPMC)
  • Start Time:?Meet at 6:00 AM in Downtown Pittsburgh
  • Requirements:?HT and?headphones/earpiece?required.
  • Details:?Parking in lots near Acrisure Stadium?and take the shuttle downtown as above.
  • You'll be accompanying Dr. Mosesso throughout the race to assist with communication.

??First Aid Tent Operator ¨C Point State Park
  • Start Time:?5:00 AM
  • Location:?Point State Park, Downtown Pittsburgh
  • Requirements:?HT and headphones/earpiece
  • Details:?Parking in lots near Acrisure Stadium?and take the shuttle downtown as above.
  • Relay patient intake updates to net control.

??Medical Aid Station Operators ¨C Citywide
  • Start Times Vary and are listed on the registration URL below
  • Requirements:?HT and headphones/earpiece
  • Duties:
    • Relay information between aid station managers and net control.
    • Observe runners and report any signs of distress.

??Volunteer Registration
Sign up using the official Pittsburgh Marathon registration portal:
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Thank you

Kevin W3XOX


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Carmine W. Prestia, Jr., K3CWP
Alpha Fire Company
Firemen's Relief Association of State College
Senior Magisterial District Judge
State College, PA
(he/him/his)

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