[K3CAL] NIMS Classes

[W. Hackett]

Hi All, Just a quick note. 300 and 400 are clàssroom only  and not available
vià online.

On Friday, October 7, 2011, Jim Tetlow <jimtetlow at chesapeake.net> wrote:
> http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/AboutNIMS.shtm
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> Don’t fee alone, that is why I signed up for the class; so much to learn,
so little time!
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> Dick, if you have computer access going to the FEMA site will give you all
the information about NIMS.
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> Basically it is the interaction of agencies during an emergency.
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> The following is taken from the Web-site, but one must read on.
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> The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a systematic,
proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of
government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work
seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and
mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or
complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and property and harm to the
environment.
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> This would be basic information to see how an amateur radio operator may
be of assistance and interact with agencies.
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> I have sent this along to all in the bounce/ reflector so have had
training, some have not, some are old hands, some are brand new (myself) and
eager to learn, many different and levels; with a common bond The CARA club!
Have a great weekend all, Indian summer is here to say for the next few
days!
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> Sorry for the delay in response, but my daughter Michelle took me out for
my birthday lunch today, and we had a great time at the Mexico Restaurant in
Huntingtown!
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> Regards, 73's and 88's
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> Jim Tetlow
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> K3UGA
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> jimtetlow at chesapeake.net
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> From: Richard Terlisner [mailto:rterlisner at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, October 07, 2011 1:33 PM
> To: Jim Tetlow
> Subject: Re: [K3CAL] NIMS Classes
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> Hi Jim,
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> Can you enlighten me on what NIMS is?  I am in RI visiting family and will
not be at tonight's meeting.
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> Thanks,
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> Dick T.
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> N3VKW
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> On Fri, Oct 7, 2011 at 9:19 AM, Jim Tetlow <jimtetlow at chesapeake.net>
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> All,
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>             Calvert County is giving NIMS 300 and 400 classes. Starts
October 19th at 8:30 am and lasts three 8 hour days (with lunch break).
Class dates are: Wednesday19th, Thursday 20th, & Friday 21st; all sessions
begin at 8:30 am and are held in the County Services Building, 158 Main
Street P.F.
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> Still have openings; you may contact Carl Brown or Kim Gott at the EOC; to
sign up. Number for Kim Gott is 410-535-1600 x 2638 or email:
gottkr at co.cal.md.us.
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>  I realize this is impossible for most that have jobs to attend such
things, this is set up for county employees, but for those who can it may be
better than taking this course(s) on-line. For doing this on-line you can
find links on the FEMA website.
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> Remember a bad day on the radio is better than a good day at work.
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> Regards,
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> Jim Tetlow
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> K3UGA
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> jimtetlow at chesapeake.net
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