[SixClub] FEMA

[Roger (K8RI) on Six]

I think it's 100, 200 and 700 but maybe we'll find out tomorrow night. Like 
you, I keep hearing different courses.

Roger (K8RI)


> We have the similar situation here as well.  It actually has flip-flopped 
> a
> little as to what are the true requirements now.  Originally it was 
> supposed
> to be Command Staff/Officers and Chief required to take IS-700 and IS-800,
> but from our local emergency manager it sounds like there will be more
> required for first responders, both on the federal and state levels.
>
> As far as hams are concerned, there are so many different opinions of what
> is required now.  It used to be that you needed to complete IS-2, which is
> no longer available, but requirements I am sure have changed for RACES
> certification from our state (Michigan.)  ARES does not require such
> training.
>
> I have personally completed over 40 of the "IS" series of courses, 
> including
> 700 and 800... I have gained a lot of knowledge from these classes, and
> here's the best part, THEY ARE FREE!!!!   Since ALL hams must be frugal to
> the point of annoyance, this is a good deal for hams!
>
> There are a wealth of courses that I personally believe should be a part 
> of
> a well-rounded ARES-RACES member.  Email direct if you have any questions
> about the FEMA I.S. courses.
>
>
> Lt. Ryan Lughermo, KC8PMX
> Lee Twp. Fire Dept.
> Midland, MI
>
>
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> tom at galesvillefiredepartment.org
> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 11:38 PM
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> I don't know about your situation in particular, but as far as the local 
> FD
> here, we are now required to have IS-100, -200, and -700.  This is in 
> order
> for our department to be eligible for federal grant money.  In any event,
> all three courses are fairly simple and don't take a lot of time to
> complete.  Any amateur radio ops that intend to be part of the soloution
> when it comes time to mitigate a disaster should be familiar with NIMS and
> ICS beforehand.  If you wish to have a link to each of these courses, 
> please
>
> visit http://www.galesvillefiredepartment.org/fema.html and for a list of
> all FEMA courses online, visit
> http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/crslist.asp
>
>
> 73, and lets hope it's training you will never need.
> Tom
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