Current ACS Messages
These are the messages (to be) read on this week's NET.
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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH BURBANK FIRE CORPS
AUXILLARY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (ACS).....
Email address: info@burbankfirecorps.org
NEXT MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!
When: Wednesday August 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Where: Burbank Fire Training Center
1845 N. Ontario St.
Burbank, CA
(1/2 block north of corner of Victory & Ontario;
Ontario is between N. Hollywood Way & Buena Vista)
Subject: Review of last month's Comm Day; live field radio drill!
NEXT BURBANK FIRE CORPS ACS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday July 26, 2010 at 1900 hours
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Wanda KG6GTA
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 07/19/2010:
((1)) LOCAL (BURBANK) FIRE CORPS ACS
((2)) DISTRICT 12 DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (DCS) --
CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
((3)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE (DCS)
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((1)) LOCAL (BURBANK) FIRE CORPS ACS MESSAGES FOR
WEEK OF 7/19/2010:
Upcoming Fire Corps Net Operators:
07/19/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Joe KF6MHL
07/26/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Wanda KG6GTA
BFCP ACS Net Control Operators are needed, we ask that all our members
at least ONCE A YEAR volunteer to be Net control Operator. If you need
assistance, or desire to do it from the EOC, let us know when you
volunteer! Rob Powell KJ6BCA is available as a mentor.
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All Fire Corps members should have a new Fire Corps T-Shirt. This replaces
all former CDV and BEARS attire for activations. New Firecorps
polo shirts have arrived and will be issued at upcoming Fire Corps meetings.
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This Wednesday, July 21 is the general Fire Corps meeting. Topics will
include a full review of the 4th of July Starlight Bowl. There will be a
guest speaker talking about caring for family pets after a crisis.
Plan to attend.
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At last week's ACS meeting, Alex McGregor K9AKM taught the ACS
class component that all members need to complete. Everyone passed
the review test afterwards.
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This Sunday July 25 is our ACS Comm Day. We presently have 25
students signed up for Amateur Technician class being taught by Norm
Goodkin K6YXH. We will have computers available for people to take ICS
classes online. Alex McGregor K9AKM will be teaching the ACS class
component that everyone needs to complete. We will also have the EOC
Radio Room and an HF radio station set up on the island. Lunch will be
provided to attendees. Come join us!
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Thank you to those members that were able to assist with last Saturday's
Glendale Cruise Night. This is a big event for Glendale GEARS and
they appreciate our assistance.
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Saturday August 14 is the Santa Barbara ARC Ham Fest at Earl Warren
Show Grounds. Various vendors plus emergency response vehicles will
be on display. Go to www.sbarc.org for more information.
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Saturday August 28 is the Angeles Crest AC-100 race. Amateur radio
provides vital communications for this 100 mile foot race from Wrightwood
to Altadena. Eric Christensen K6EJC will be Captain of the Chilao
Campground check point. See www.AC100.com for more information.
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Newsflash: FCC Modifies Amateur Rules to Allow Participation in
Disaster and Emergency Drills on Behalf of an Employer without a Waiver.
This allows amateur radio operators that are employees of a public safety
agency or hospital to operate during emergency preparedness drills. For
more information go to the ARRL web site www.arrl.org.
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Everyone should monitor the BFCP ACS repeaters 446.860, now identified
as “ALPHA”; along with N6MQS 448.540, now identified as “BRAVO,”
on a daily basis.
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We are entering brush fire season, so be prepared. Have your go kits
and radios ready. If you are Arson Watch certified, keep ready and
available. Monitor humidity and wind conditions. Be prepared.
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If you have not already done so, please contact Kris at Burbank Human
Resources (Administrative Services Bldg, 2nd floor) (across the street
from City Hall) to replace your old CDV ID with new Firecorps ID. It only
takes about 10 minutes! Her phone is 818 238-5044.
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Consider upgrading your ham license. The IRC (Independent Radio Club)
is having general license class and exam this Saturday July 24 and
Sunday July 25 at Eagle Rock City Hall. Go to www.ircradio.org for
more information. ARES has a GROL (General Radio/non amateur) class
(begins August 12) scheduled at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in
Van Nuys. Check www.arrllax.org for more info.
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Rob Powell KJ6BCA has agreed to be a mentor to other members in
training for net control operator. ACS is planning Saturday morning
mentoring sessions at the EOC. Contact Alex K9AKM to sign up and help.
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Don't forget to join us for coffee social at Starbucks next to Bob's Big Boy
on Riverside Drive on Wednesdays and most Mondays. Starts 5.30pm;
if you can’t make it then call in on 446.860.
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For DCS messages, go to: HTTP://dcscopythat.wordpress.com
All DCS nets are currently on 147.270 R (100.0 PL) until further notice.
Crescenta Valley DCS members are asked to attend a CVS station
meeting on Tuesday July 20 at 7pm. Due to DCS Staff meeting tonight
there will not be a CVS Net tonight.
For ARES messages, go to www.areslax.org. ARES nets are Monday
nights at 9pm on the DARN system. (445.280 R 100.0 PL)
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This ends this week's messages.
73 Eric J Christensen K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – Fire Corps ACS
echristensen@burbankfirecorps.org
K6ejc@att.net
818 599-6883
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[End of Burbank Fire Corps ACS Messages]
((2)) DISTRICT 12 DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (DCS) --
CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION MESSAGES
FOR WEEK OF 7/19/10:
Routine: 07/19/2020, 0930 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
REMINDER.... we have a District 12 meeting TOMORROW night starting at
1900 hours. It is very important that we have 100% participation.
Please be on time as we will have LASD personnel presidents and they want
to meet everyone. Class C uniform (clean, pressed, and boots shined)
is required. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING.
[CVS 1]
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Routine: 07/19/2010, 0935 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
Please save the date of August 3, 2010. We have been given an assignment
from LASD that night from 1800 hours to 2000 hours. It is in support of
"Americas Night Out" program. We get to represent DCS and greet the
public and get to show what we do. This will be a fun event, so everyone
save the date. We will discuss this at tomorrow nights meeting.
[CVS 2]
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Routine: 07/19/2010, 0940 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
It is your responsibility to report your hours for credit on the Monday night
district net. If you do not report your DCS hours, you will not get credit.
[CVS 3]
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Routine: 07/19/2010, 0950 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-00
August 26, 2009, marks the one year anniversary of the Station Fire.
The conditions that existed then, are here now. High heat, low humidity,
and wind make for another bad fire season. You MUST be ready for
assignment anywhere in the County if called upon to assist. "Go bags,"
radios, extra battery, etc. be ready at any time.
[CVS 4]
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Routine: 07/19/2010, 0953 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Due to the scheduling of an Exec Staff and a DCO meeting tonight,
THERE WILL BE NO NETS TONIGHT! Make sure you make plans to be
at the meeting tomorrow night:
[CVS 5]
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE (DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 7/19/10:
No new messages this week. Here are last week's messages
that still apply:
*** THE WEEKLY MESSAGES CAN ALSO BE VIEWED AT
HTTP://DCSCOPYTHAT.WORDPRESS.COM ***
Routine: 07/12/2010, 1244 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
An order for the Safety vests will be placed after the Quarterly Training
session on August 7th. If you would like to order a vest, please
contact Staff 11 at staff 11 at lacdcs dot org.
[EOC 1]
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Routine: 07/06/2010, 1017 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Quarterly Training will be held on August 7th. We will be holding a
Prospective Member Class, RRT Meeting, DCO Forum, and presenting
two new classes; Advanced Message Handling and California Disaster
Response. Please go to the DCS website for the schedule.
[EOC 2]
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Routine: 07/12/10, 0919 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles,
Station 27, Marina del Rey, is looking for an additional 10 - 15 members
to assist with their First Annual Celebrity Charity Basketball Game
on Saturday July 17th, from 0900 to 1400 hours, at Cal State University
Dominguez Hills. The LASD personnel from Marina Del Rey have
specifically asked for our assistance and we need to support them. At the
moment there are only 10 members signed up. This event requires at
least 25 members and less than half that number signed up. If you can
work this event, please contact Nancy Geitgey at y001 at lacdcs.org.
[EOC 3]
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Routine: 07/12/2010, 0847 hours
To: All DCO's
From: Keith Prebble S-074
If you haven't done so already, please provide the direct phone number(s)
and/or extension(s) to your DCS radio rooms at you respective stations.
Please e-mail the requested information to staff74 at lacdcs.org.
[EOC 4]
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DATE: 07/05/2010, 1650 hours, 1650 hours
TO: All members
FROM: Nancy Geitgey Y-001
I would like to thank all those who came to the Marina Del Rey July 4th
event to assist LASD with communications during the event. I appreciate
their support. I think everyone who participated enjoyed the Steak BBQ.
The 2011 event has already been canceled, but should it be put back
on the calendar, I hope more DCS members from other District Stations
will assist us.
[EOC 5]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1419 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec Staff
The DCS Patches are to be worn on DCS approved uniforms only.
Our patches are not to be worn on any other articles of clothing from
any other agency or group.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 07/12/2010, 1421 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
DCS is a Countywide organization. As such, this means that our members
are expected to assist with events around the County.
[EOC 7]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1025 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
July 19 - DCO Meeting, 1930 - 2100 hours, No Net
July 20 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 - 1300 hours
July 26 - Monday Night Net, 1900 - 2000 hours, Temple
July 27 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 - 1300 hours
August 7 - Quarterly Training, 0800 - 1430 hours
Reminder: Operators for the Monday night net should be on station and
ready to operate no later than 1845 hours.
[EOC 8]
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[End of DCS Countywide Messages]