Some clarifications: I not "on-call" with the RC, rather one of many trained volunteers. But when something big happens, you show up. ( not to the event site, but rather to a gathering point miles away.)

My "bag of many things " is actually 2.5 bags, packed so I can stay out overnight while helping with a variety of light tasks like feeding, crowd control, Media relations, etc.( no rescue)

TRo