[Scan-DC] Learn How to Use FRS Radios in CERT Training

[Paul - W4ATN]

Berwyn Heights has a class coming up as does Anne arundel (www.AAACERT.org) end of March early April. We (Anne Arundel) also have a full day First Aid / CPR / AED class coming up in April 15.
Paul

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> On Jan 25, 2017, at 19:40, P Lepine <lepine15 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Well, that class filled up fast....think I am 20th on the wait list
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scan-DC [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Henney
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 1:25 AM
> To: Scan DC
> Subject: [Scan-DC] Learn How to Use FRS Radios in CERT Training
> 
> 
> Community Outreach Coordinator Joseph Corona posted a message: 
> 
> 
>    Montgomery County CERT Training
>    Hello Nextdoor Community:
> 
>    I have received a few inquiries on ways that you can help make
>    your communities more resilient and prepared for an emergency
>    situation.  I wanted to share an opportunity for you to do so by
>    joining Montgomery County’s Community Emergency Response Team
>    (C.E.R.T.).  As part of Montgomery County’s Fire Rescue Service,
>    CERT serves the community by helping to teach residents how to be
>    prepared for disasters (great and small), providing support to
>    community efforts, and as trained individuals prepare to step up
>    when the need arises to help fellow community members.
> 
>    Montgomery County’s enhanced CERT training course will prepare you
>    for common emergencies situations and the hazards and disasters
>    that may impact the DC Metro area. The course is five weeks long;
>    including approximately 32 hours of instruction and hands on
>    exercises.  The Winter 2017 Course will start on Wednesday,
>    February 22 and will wrap up with a final practical exercise on
>    Saturday, March 25, 2017.  The course will be held in
>    Gaithersburg, MD on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM – 9 PM and
>    Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 1 PM.  All Montgomery County CERT
>    trainings are at NO COST to the participant, other than the
>    participant’s commitment and desire to learn. To attend the CERT
>    basic training, you must be at least 18 yrs. old, and have an ID,
>    which will be required to enter the facility where the class is
>    held.
> 
>    This course covers the FEMA CERT training material which includes
>    fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and
>    disaster response. Additionally, this course includes CPR/AED
>    training and certification.
> 
>    Other topics covered are:
>    •         Disaster Preparedness
>    •         First Aid, Personal Pro