[W8MWA] WV AUXCOMM and SKYWARN training

[Jim Seckel]

Below is info for the upcoming WV (specific) AUXCOMM classes....note this is NOT the federal class.  If you wish to help agencies in WV during disasters, it is good to know and is needed if you plan to go to level 3 ARES (managerial position).


Begin forwarded message:

> From: KARC Radio-Club <karcradioclub at gmail.com>
> Date: January 22, 2020 at 1:00:36 PM EST
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: Upcoming training available.
> 
> Now that we will have a fresh start into 2020, We are looking to hold a WV AUXCXOMM Course that will assist amateurs / groups interested in emergency communications understand the communication roles that are needed in today's expanding / collapsing ICS environments. Amateur radio operators receiving this training will see how they can better assist Emergency Communication Managers in ICS environments throughout the State of West Virginia. The course will be held in Charleston, WV. on a weekend (2-days). 
> 
> Prerequisites Required https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx?all=true  :
>          All 4 of these can be taken on-line through the link above.
> 1.  IS-100, Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS),ICS-100, (or any a,b,c version);
> 2.  IS-200, Incident Command System (ICS) for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, 
>      (or any a,b version);
> 3.  IS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction, (or any a,b version);
> 4.  IS-800, National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction, (or any a,b,c version) ;
> 5.  Amateur Radio FCC license (Technician Class or greater) ;
> 6.  Interest in auxiliary emergency communications (A.R.E.S. or other Emergency Services     
>      Groups);
> 7.  A desire to learn how to work with COMLs in a NIMS/ICS environment.
>  
> Students will attend two 9-10 hour days (18-20 hours (8AM-6PMish) on a consecutive Saturday and Sunday.
> 
> Check with your friends and the members of your club and see how many are interested and will get the prerequisites under their belt(s). 
> 
> Cost of the Course: Free                                   
> 
> Food and Drinks: On your own
> 
> Lodging: On your own
> 
> Location:    TBD:                
> 
> Metro 911
> 200 Peyton Way 
> Charleston, WV 25309
>                 or
> Kanawha County
> Ambulance Authority 
> 601 Brooks Street
> Charleston, WV 25309
> 
> The instructors could be available on any one of the below listed dates. 
> 
>                Possible dates for class to be held.
> 
> Febuary-08 & 09-2020                    April-25 & 26-2020
> 
> Febuary-29 & March-01-2020       May-09 & 10-2020 
> 
> March-07 & 08-2020                      	May-23 & 24-2020 
> 
> March-21 & 22-2020                      	May-30 & 31-2020
> 
> April-04 & 05-2020                      
> 
> Contact Jim Mangus at address below:
> 
> Jim Mangus
> Kanawha County Metro 911 
> Communications Coordinator
> 304-746-8730 (direct)
> 304-746-7911 (main)
> 304-767-5911 (cell)
> 304-746-7914 (fax)
> jmangus at metro911.org
> 




SKYWARN TRAINING:

Pittsburgh section is having a class at the American Red Cross (room 300) for Basic SKYWARN Spotters on February 27, 2020 at 11 AM.  You will need to register...it’s on their web site....will keep you posted.


73 de Jim
KC8YUI
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