FEMA Training - "Core 4"
If we want to be a greater asset to our community in the event of a disaster, we have to know how to work with the agencies we are trying to serve. Following several recent national disasters, it became obvious that agencies at the local, state, and federal levels needed to better standardize on methods of communication in order to better cooperate with each other in times of need.
In an attempt to solve this problem, the federal government has now required all federal, state, and local agencies to adopt national standards in order to receive federal disaster relief funds. The new government regulations require the served agencies to only use volunteers who have been trained to operate with this framework (i.e. have passed the required FEMA certifications). As a result, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is requesting hams to take this FREE online FEMA training. These courses are a good opportunity to learn new skills which will make you a more valuable resource in the event of a disaster.
The four following courses are called "Core 4":
IS-100.B -Introduction to the Incident Command System
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-100.b
IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-200.b
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-700.a
IS-800.B: National Response Framework, An Introduction
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-800.b
FEMA's main training site with other free training courses:
http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.
I recently took the four above mentioned free courses and they are very easy. Just read through the online material and watch the videos, then take the multiple choice test at the end of each course. I think this training will make hams better prepared to help in times of need.
Introduction To Emergency Communications Course
Enrollment is now open for Introduction To Emergency Communication (EC-001). This is being offered as a self-paced online course through the ARRL. The cost is $50.
https://www.arrl.org/online-course-enrollment/1
Prerequisites. Before you begin the course you should have completed the following prerequisites. These courses provide a foundation for the content of this course. These are free mini-courses you can take online at http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.
ICS-100 (IS-100.b) (Introduction to the Incident Command System)
IS -700 (National Incident Management System)
I recently took these two free FEMA courses and they are very easy. Just read through the online material and watch the videos, then take the multiple choice test at the end of each course.
If we want to be an asset to our community in the event of a disaster, we have to know how to work with the agencies we're trying to serve. New government regulations require the served agencies to only use volunteers who have passed FEMA certification. As a result, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is requesting everyone to take the free online FEMA courses.
DESPP Sponsored Auxiliary Communications Workshop
May 3-4 at the CT Fire Academy
This class is designed for those auxiliary emergency communicators and
groups who volunteer to provide backup emergency radio communications
support to public safety agencies. Typically this includes amateur
radio and Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team (REACT)
communicators, but may include other volunteer emergency
communicators.
Volunteer emergency communications operators/groups, using amateur
radio, have been providing backup communications to public safety for
nearly 100 years. Event planners, public safety officials, and
emergency managers at all levels of government utilize their services.
Often, amateur radio services have been used when other forms of
communications have failed or have been disrupted. Today nearly all the
States/Territories have incorporated some level of participation by
amateur radio auxiliary communication operators into their Tactical
Interoperable Communications Plans (TICPs) and Statewide Communications Interoperability Plans (SCIPs).
This course focuses on auxiliary communications interoperability, the
relationship between the COML and the volunteer, emergency operations
center (EOC) etiquette, on-the-air etiquette, FCC rules and
regulations, auxiliary communications training and planning, and
emergency communications deployment. It is intended to supplement and
standardize an operator’s experience and knowledge of emergency
amateur radio communications in a public safety context. If you are
interested, contact Wayne n1clv@arrl.net for prerequisites and
application for attendance.
Skywarn Weather Spotter Training
2 Basic Spotter Training Classes coming to our local area in APRIL.
- Don’t miss the opportunity!
- Due to NWS budget cuts, they don't come to CT much anymore.
- No Reservations required… Just be there!
- FREE !
Get certified as a National Weather Service SKYWARN Spotter.
- You will learn how to be an asset to the National Weather Service as you participant in ARES-SKYWARN activities here in Region 2, which covers New Haven County and Middlesex County.
Forecasters from the National Weather Service conduct storm spotter training sessions to help prepare spotters for the upcoming severe weather season. The training sessions cover fundamental information that every spotter needs to know, with a focus on safety, identification of key weather features and proper reporting procedures. Most sessions are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about being a spotter. All classes are free.
Please note:
A short multiple choice, true/false exam may be given at the conclusion of each class. Spotter cards with your new number will be mailed to you with a passing grade of 70% or higher.
APRIL 17 (Thursday):
WFSB-TV Channel 3
333 Capital Boulevard (Easy off I-91)
Rocky Hill, CT
7 pm -10 pm
REGISTER AT:
www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/skywarn_form.php
APRIL 29 (Tuesday)
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury
(Science Bldg. Room 125. Left of the main entrance of the atrium)
7 pm -10 pm
REGISTER AT:
www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/skywarn_form.php
73,
Joe Hamm
KC1BAQ
If we want to be a greater asset to our community in the event of a disaster, we have to know how to work with the agencies we are trying to serve. Following several recent national disasters, it became obvious that agencies at the local, state, and federal levels needed to better standardize on methods of communication in order to better cooperate with each other in times of need.
In an attempt to solve this problem, the federal government has now required all federal, state, and local agencies to adopt national standards in order to receive federal disaster relief funds. The new government regulations require the served agencies to only use volunteers who have been trained to operate with this framework (i.e. have passed the required FEMA certifications). As a result, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is requesting hams to take this FREE online FEMA training. These courses are a good opportunity to learn new skills which will make you a more valuable resource in the event of a disaster.
The four following courses are called "Core 4":
IS-100.B -Introduction to the Incident Command System
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-100.b
IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-200.b
IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-700.a
IS-800.B: National Response Framework, An Introduction
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/cours...e=IS-800.b
FEMA's main training site with other free training courses:
http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.
I recently took the four above mentioned free courses and they are very easy. Just read through the online material and watch the videos, then take the multiple choice test at the end of each course. I think this training will make hams better prepared to help in times of need.
Introduction To Emergency Communications Course
Enrollment is now open for Introduction To Emergency Communication (EC-001). This is being offered as a self-paced online course through the ARRL. The cost is $50.
https://www.arrl.org/online-course-enrollment/1
Prerequisites. Before you begin the course you should have completed the following prerequisites. These courses provide a foundation for the content of this course. These are free mini-courses you can take online at http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.
ICS-100 (IS-100.b) (Introduction to the Incident Command System)
IS -700 (National Incident Management System)
I recently took these two free FEMA courses and they are very easy. Just read through the online material and watch the videos, then take the multiple choice test at the end of each course.
If we want to be an asset to our community in the event of a disaster, we have to know how to work with the agencies we're trying to serve. New government regulations require the served agencies to only use volunteers who have passed FEMA certification. As a result, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is requesting everyone to take the free online FEMA courses.
DESPP Sponsored Auxiliary Communications Workshop
May 3-4 at the CT Fire Academy
This class is designed for those auxiliary emergency communicators and
groups who volunteer to provide backup emergency radio communications
support to public safety agencies. Typically this includes amateur
radio and Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team (REACT)
communicators, but may include other volunteer emergency
communicators.
Volunteer emergency communications operators/groups, using amateur
radio, have been providing backup communications to public safety for
nearly 100 years. Event planners, public safety officials, and
emergency managers at all levels of government utilize their services.
Often, amateur radio services have been used when other forms of
communications have failed or have been disrupted. Today nearly all the
States/Territories have incorporated some level of participation by
amateur radio auxiliary communication operators into their Tactical
Interoperable Communications Plans (TICPs) and Statewide Communications Interoperability Plans (SCIPs).
This course focuses on auxiliary communications interoperability, the
relationship between the COML and the volunteer, emergency operations
center (EOC) etiquette, on-the-air etiquette, FCC rules and
regulations, auxiliary communications training and planning, and
emergency communications deployment. It is intended to supplement and
standardize an operator’s experience and knowledge of emergency
amateur radio communications in a public safety context. If you are
interested, contact Wayne n1clv@arrl.net for prerequisites and
application for attendance.
Skywarn Weather Spotter Training
2 Basic Spotter Training Classes coming to our local area in APRIL.
- Don’t miss the opportunity!
- Due to NWS budget cuts, they don't come to CT much anymore.
- No Reservations required… Just be there!
- FREE !
Get certified as a National Weather Service SKYWARN Spotter.
- You will learn how to be an asset to the National Weather Service as you participant in ARES-SKYWARN activities here in Region 2, which covers New Haven County and Middlesex County.
Forecasters from the National Weather Service conduct storm spotter training sessions to help prepare spotters for the upcoming severe weather season. The training sessions cover fundamental information that every spotter needs to know, with a focus on safety, identification of key weather features and proper reporting procedures. Most sessions are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about being a spotter. All classes are free.
Please note:
A short multiple choice, true/false exam may be given at the conclusion of each class. Spotter cards with your new number will be mailed to you with a passing grade of 70% or higher.
APRIL 17 (Thursday):
WFSB-TV Channel 3
333 Capital Boulevard (Easy off I-91)
Rocky Hill, CT
7 pm -10 pm
REGISTER AT:
www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/skywarn_form.php
APRIL 29 (Tuesday)
Western Connecticut State University
181 White Street
Danbury
(Science Bldg. Room 125. Left of the main entrance of the atrium)
7 pm -10 pm
REGISTER AT:
www.erh.noaa.gov/okx/skywarn_form.php
73,
Joe Hamm
KC1BAQ
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