[CALV-AUXCOMM] Fwd: ARRL EC-016 Class Annoucement - Mid Atlantic ARESMAT

Tue Apr 13 21:26:04 EDT 2021

Calvert AUXCOMM Members.... training opportunity.... EC-001 is a pre-requisite, plus some FEMA courses concurrent or after.  See below.

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>     From: Steven Keller <kc3dso at gmail.com>
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>     Subject: ARRL EC-016 Class Annoucement - Mid Atlantic ARESMAT
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>     Hello everyone,
>     After our last section meeting I received several inquiries about the next Mid Atlantic ARESMAT Sponsored ARRL EC-016 Public Service and Emergency Communications Management for Radio Amateurs class. The announcement is below with detailed information about the class. Send questions and registration requests directly to Tom Devine, WB2ALJ, who is the SEC for SNJ via his WB2ALJ at arrl.net mailto:WB2ALJ at arrl.net email address.  Forward this email to anyone you feel may benefit from the class. It's open to all to attend. Here in PRGE it's in our Task Book as required for Training Level 3; leadership positions. 
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>     As Tom mentions, you must have completed a series of classes prior to being able to take the final assessment with the league. The below link takes you to the ARRL Online Course Catalog which provides a fall description of the course and it's prerequisites.  You can take the class without having completed the prerequisites but you will not be able to take the final assessment until the league verifies your classes. This course uses info/data/makes references to the prerequisites.  The prerequisites are:
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>     Prerequisites. Before you begin the course you should have completed the following prerequisites. These courses provide a foundation for the content of this course:         
>            * ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Level 1/ Basic (EC-001)
>            * Skywarn Training https://www.weather.gov/oun/skywarn-spotter
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>     And the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses::
>            * IS-100.c-ICS-100  Introduction to Incident Command System https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
>            * IS-200.c-ICS-200 for Single Incidents and Initial Action Incidents http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS200b.asp
>            * IS-700.b NIMS: An Introduction http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS700a.asp
>            * IS-800.c National Response Framework http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS800b.asp
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>     Throughout this course you will find additional FEMA courses that are referenced as preparation for topics within the course.  The additional courses required are within the FEMA Professional Development Series, which includes the following:  
>            * IS-120.c An Introduction to Exercises http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS120A.asp
>            * IS-230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is230b.asp
>            * IS-235.c Emergency Planning http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is235b.asp
>            * IS-240.b Leadership & Influence http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is240a.asp
>            * IS-241.b Decision Making & Problem Solving http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is241a.asp
>            * IS-242.b Effective Communication http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is242a.asp
>            * IS-244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is244a.asp   
>            * IS-288.a The Role of Voluntary Organizations in Emergency Management https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-288.a  
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>     **********************Class ANNOUCEMENT*********************************
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>     Announcement
>     EC-016 – Mid-Atlantic Video Conference Course
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>     The Mid-Atlantic ARESMAT video conference offering “Public Service Emergency Management for Radio Amateurs” (EC-016) will start on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 7 pm eastern time. The EC-001 “Introduction to Emergency Communication” is a pre-requisite to this course. Completion of FEMA requirements can be accomplished concurrently or after the video conference version.
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>     Background & Format:
>     The EC-016 course will be interactive discussion-based learning utilizing secure Zoom video conference format. The content will be the same as designed for the online or classroom course using powerpoint slides, group discussions, and Participant Guide. The primary instructor will lead the discussion based on course content with the participants, while other members of the Mid-Atlantic ARESMAT leadership team will be invited to assist with discussions and add related experiences. 
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>     Equipment and Access requirements:
>          ·         Computer with internet capability to sign into the secure Zoom video conference. 
>          ·         PowerPoint slides containing discussion topics and sample questions/answers will be displayed on your computer screen.
>          ·         Duplex audio is provided through computer permitting discussions and questioning.
>          ·         If you have a camera on your computer, not required, others will be able to see you.
>          ·         Duration for each session anticipated to be 1.5 hours each. Enabling completion of the course content in six sessions, if participants desire additional discussion time, it could be arranged.
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>     Proposed Schedule:
>     Start on Monday April 19th 2021 at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Sessions will continue one per week, April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17 and 24. A separate Zoom video conference access will be issued for each session. Typically, the day following a session the primary facilitator will send a copy of the power-point slides from the completed session to each participant. Class size will be limited to 30 to ensure ability of discussion and questions.
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>     Questions and registrations should be sent to WB2ALJ at arrl.net mailto:WB2ALJ at arrl.net  
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>     Tom - WB2ALJ
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>     SNJ SEC
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>     ************End Annoucement*******************************
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>     Several of us here in the section just completed this course and the final assessment. If you have any questions about it or the prerequisites feel free to contact me. 
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>     73
>     Steven Keller
>     KC3DSO
>     Prince George's County, MD ARES
>     Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Operations
>     MDC Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator
>     Hamshack Hotline: 11423http://www.pgares.org
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