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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH BEARS .....
BEARS email address: BEARS@BurbankCDV.org
NEXT BEARS MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!
When: Wednesday June 10, 2009 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: Marty Woll N6VI, ARRL South Western Division
Assistant Director will be our guest speaker. He will be
discussing emergency communications (EmComm) skills
with a review of Message handling and EOC Net Control
Operations.
ALSO: Preparation for 2009 Field Day: review of upcoming
Field Day operation & set-up by Rick Penner W6RJP;
preparation and review of July 4th BEARS & CDV
activities: communications for Starlight Bowl Fireworks
and Burbank July 4th Arson Watch patrols by Eric
Christensen K6EJC.
NEXT BEARS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday June 15, 2009
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: To be announced
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 6/08/2009:
((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service (DCS)
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS
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((1)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE Disaster Communications Service
(DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/08/2009:
The LACDCS.ORG email address is no longer valid. See message below for more information.
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The DCS web page has been relocated with a new domain name and server.
You can now reach the web site at www.lacdcs.ORG. The website
(www.lacdcs.wordpress.com) will continue and the links between the two
sites will be added very soon. Please note that the lacdcs.org website is
not to be used. Although it may look similar to our website, it has nothing
to do with our organization. Please update your links, address books,
cell phones, etc. as soon as possible
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Routine: 06/08/2009, 1253 hours
To: All Members
From: Rick Norwood, Staff11
Please visit HTTP://LACDCS.WORDPRESS to locate the DCS forms.
[EOC1]
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Routine: 06/01/2009, 0927 hours
To: All Members
From: Nancy Geitgey, Y001
Marina del Rey will be hosting their July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza again
this year. DCS has been asked to provide at least 6 members for bike
patrols and 6-8 members for foot patrols. This event will run from 1600 to
2300 hours. If you are available to work this event or have any questions,
please contact me at ngeitgey@pacificincome.com.
[EOC2]
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Routine: 06/01/2009, 0820 hours
To: All DCO’s
From: Exec. Staff
It is now time to review your records for each member to make sure they
are on track for hours for 2009. Each member will need 48 hours in 2009
in order to retain their membership in 2010. Keep in mind that December
is a slow month in which very little occurs; it is difficult to make up a large
amount of hours at the very end of the year. Please note that once you
turn in your report for hours for 2009 (in January 2010) there can be no further
corrections. Please review your report each quarter to make sure that all
hours are included. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Norwood,
Staff 11.
[EOC3]
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Routine: 06/08/2009, 1250 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
If you are involved in Field Day and would like your location listed on the
website, please forward the information to me asap. This information
should include address and organization.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 06/08/2009, 1245hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The Monday net for June 15th and the Tuesday Noon Net for June 16th have
been cancelled. The repeater will be in use for the Western States Fire
and Police Games.
[EOC5]
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Routine: 06/08/2009, 1242 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The DCS repeater will be in use for support of the Western States Fire and
Police Games from Saturday, June 13 through Saturday, June 20th. This
does not mean the repeater is restricted to traffic but we ask that you give
priority to any communications for this event.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 060/8/2009, 1231 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The Executive Staff position of Staff 17 is now vacant and resumes are now
being accepted. This position will take care of the checking account, run
the DCS store during all activities, taxes, monthly financial reports,
attendance at all monthly Exec. Meetings, and be able to donate more
than the minimum of 48 hours for a calendar year. If you have questions or
would like to apply for this position, please contact Staff 10 at
staff10@lacdcs.org.
[EOC7]
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Routine: 06/08/2009, 1241 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
June 8 – Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, Zebras
June 8 – Exec. Meeting. 1830--2100 hours
June 9 – Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 hours
June 13–20 Police Olympics, Santa Clarita
June 14 - Flag Day
June 15 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, Staff, CANCELLED
June 16 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 – 1300 hours, CANCELLED
June 21 - Father’s Day
[EOC8]
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[End of DCS Countywide Messages]
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/08/09:
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Just a reminder that you get one hour of credit for each check in on the
Monday night net and one for checking in on the Tuesday noon net. It is
your responsibility to report DCS-reportable hours on the Monday night net.
The hours you report are this accrued since your last check in.
Crescenta Valley Station Net is on 145.54 MHz simplex at 1930 hrs. each
Monday. Volunteer operators needed; email Mike Farrell M-001 to schedule
your night at Farrell075@aol.com.
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/08/09:
Here are this week's messages:
Upcoming BEARS Net Control Operators:
06/08/09 BEARS Net - Chester Brown K6CRB
06/15/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
06/22/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
06/29/09 BEARS Net - Wanda Penner KG6GTA
Everyone needs to be proficient as net controller, it is not difficult, it just
takes practice! Please volunteer.
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This past week we have had 5 BEARS members working hard to upgrade
to the General Class license. Pat Zehr, David Schoch, Manny Rodriguez,
Tamara Schaefer, and Jimmie Ruth Bornstein have been attending an
intense 4 night training session with Dr. Armando Montalvo KI6TAA as their
instructor. Their exam is this coming Friday night. At field day, we will
welcome 5 new General Class BEARS operators! GOOD JOB EVERYONE!
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At the recent DCS DCO/CRO meeting, BEARS City Radio Officer Eric
Christensen K6EJC received his LASD (LA Sheriff) 1,000 hour volunteer pin
from DCS Sgt. Robin Limon.
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This WEDNESDAY's BEARS meeting on June 10 is our annual Field Day
and 4th of July Planning meeting. Rick Penner W6RJP is our Field Day
Captain. He has created a fantastic field day flyer and is having them
mailed to all hams in the City of Burbank. Additional copies will be available
at Burbank FD Fire Station 11 and at HRO Burbank. Please send him an
email at RPenner@att.net to sign up for Field Day.
We will also be scheduling personnel to work the 4th of July Fireworks
Show at the Starlight Bowl. Assignments include Bowl operations, Net
Control Operations, Canteen services, and Arson Watch Patrol.
Marty Woll N6VI, ARRL South Western Division Assistant Director will be
our guest speaker at the June 10 BEARS meeting. He will be discussing
emergency communications (EmComm) skills with a review of Message
handling and EOC Net Control Operations. He will also be sharing some
information about the services provided and available through ARRL,
including information about the recent antenna tower case in Palmdale.
Please plan to attend this very important and informative meeting. We have
a lot of material to cover so please arrive on time (7pm). Please bring paper
and pen for note taking and message handling drill.
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Check your CDV membership card; if it is due for renewal, call the City
Live Scan office at 818 238-5340.
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Amateur Radio Field Day is less than 3 weeks away. BEARS are planning
to have field day at the Fire Training Center as we did last year. We will
utilize the BEARS Cushcraft R8 HF vertical antenna for one HF station and
our Windom dipole for the other HF station on the grass island. Plan to join
us on Saturday, June 27. Contact Field Day Captain Rick Penner W6RJP
at rpenner@att.net for more information.
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As we enter summer and the accompanying brush fire season, please be
prepared to assist with Arson Watch Patrols. As we transition to the new
Firecorp program, additional Arson Watch Patrol training will be required
for those who participate.
Remember to keep hydrated (DRINK WATER!!) on warm days. An
emergency responder is of no use when they become the victim.
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Don't forget to join us at BEARS Coffee Social at Starbucks next to Bob's
Big Boy on Riverside Dr. from approximately 5pm to 6:30 pm. We will then
carpool to the BEARS meeting at the Fire Training Center.
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Here is the BEARS calendar for the rest of 2009. Plan to attend every month.
Important training will be featured at each meeting. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
BEARS Calendar 2009
10 June Field Day prep----------------------------------------------(Rick P)
July 4th prep-------------------------------------------------(Eric C)
Marty Woll N6VI, ARRL South Western Division
Assistant Director will be our guest speaker. He will be
discussing emergency communications (EmComm) skills
with a review of Message handling and EOC Net Control
Operations
8 July Valley Drill: City of San Fernando,
GEARS, PSJMC------ ------------------------------------(Joe D)
12 August To be determined
9 September Drill
7 October To be determined
18 November Joint CDV/BEARS holiday party
December No meeting
Each meeting will contain a small presentation on one of these topics;
Programming a radio, Correct radio protocol, and Questions from the FCC
test database.
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CDV Steering Committee has come up with a list of FEMA IS courses that
they recommend for additional training and for the pending new ‘Intermediate’
and ‘Advanced’ CDV membership levels.
Intermediate Level
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials
IS-292 Disaster Basics
IS-317 Introduction to CERT
Advanced Level
IS-240 Leadership & Influence
IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
IS-242 Effective Communications
Other classes and topics are being considered and added to the course list.
Consider taking some of these online courses. Go to www.fema.gov for more
information or Google search the course number. Some members have already
completed several of these courses! Send copies of your FEMA transcript
to CDV Training Officer Erik Day at Erikjday@gmail.com.
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DCS renewals are in progress. If you are planning to renew your DCS
membership, make sure you have completed FEMA Courses IS100, 200,
700, 800. You also need to have logged atleast 48 hours for 2008. Renewal
forms need to be sent to Crescenta Valley Sheriff Station for Live Scan and
further background check. Persons wishing to remain as DCS members but
not meeting the above requirements will need to retake DCS Basic Membership
classes, etc. prior to becoming a member again.
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That's it for this week's messages.
73 Eric J Christensen K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – BEARS
K6ejc@att.net
818 599-6883