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HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH BEARS .....
BEARS email address: BEARS@BurbankCDV.org
NEXT BEARS MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!
When: Wednesday November 18, 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: Joint CDV/BEARS holiday party and awards presentation;
we will hear reports on the year's activities;
enjoy refreshments and raffle prizes; CDV,
BEARS, and Fire Department leadership will be there to
celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. All visitors
are welcome!
NEXT BEARS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday November 2, 2009
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Alex McGregor K9AKM
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 10/26/2009:
((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 10/26/2009:
DCS website http://www.LACDCS.org is not in full use at the present time --
although it does list the current DCS messages. We will advise when it
returns to full service.
DCS website http://LACDCS.wordpress.com is out of service.
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DCS MESSAGES FOR THE WEEK OF 10/26/2009
Routine: 10/26/2008, 1016 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
We have been asked to provide parking control for the All Souls Cemetery
Mass on Monday, November 2, 2009. I realize this is short notice, however,
the date has been changed. In order to make sure that everything begins on
time and parking is moving in a coordinated fashion, we need to arrive at the
location no later than 0700 and we need at least 20 members. Two shifts
can be run, however, the first shift must be worked (0700--1100 hours).
Location: 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach
Time: 0700 - 1400 hours
Uniform required: Class B or C
HT with fully charged batteries
If you can work this event, please let me know asap.
[EOC1]
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Routine: 10/26/2009, 2116 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
We will begin working on the 2010 DCS Calendar very soon. If you have any
items that need to be added to the Calendar, please contact Staff 10 at
Staff10@lacdcs.org. District meetings, regularly scheduled or annual
events are just a few of the items that can be added to the calendar.
[EOC2]
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Routine: 10/26/2009, 2134 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
The Semi-Annual Meeting was a huge success with over 70 members
in attendance. Members were able to mingle and visit with each other, but
we were also able to conduct business and hand out certificates of
appreciation. We thank each and every one of you for taking the time and
making the effort to attend this meeting. A special Thank You to all the
members that brought refreshments to the meeting for all to enjoy along
with all the members who helped with the setup and tear-down. Please
mark your calendars, our next Semi Annual Meeting will be held
March 15, 2010. We look forward to seeing your bright shining faces.
[EOC3]
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Routine: 10/20/2009, 0923 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
During the Semi Annual meeting the DCO of the Year award was presented.
This year the recipient was Mike Farrell, M001, from Crescenta Valley
Station. We thank Mike for all his work and effort and congratulate him on
a well deserved honor.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 10/26/2009, 2145 hours,
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Quarterly Training will be held November 7, 2009 at the EOB. Scheduling
has been difficult due to many factors. However, there will be an RRT
meeting (0800 to 0900), DCO Forum (0900 to 1100), Net Control
(0900 to 1130) and Hydration Classes (1100 to 1200). If you would like to
attend either of the classes, please contact Staff 10 at Staff10@lacdcs.org.
Please note that we will not be able to have New Member Training during
the session.
[EOC5]
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Routine: 10/20/2009, 0931 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, Frank Myllo, Rick Norwood, Michael
Rogers, and myself traveled to Avalon via the Sheriff's boat Tradition
out of Marina Del Rey. The purpose of this trip was to train several
prospective members. Five people arrived for training willing and eager to
learn about DCS, our organization, and to learn what they can do to assist
in the event of an emergency. Five people were taken through the DCS
training classes including Basic, Message Handling, Net Control, and an
impromptu class on programming their HT's. First, I would like to express
my thanks to the crew of the Tradition for their time and effort in making our
trip fun, informative, and a huge success. Second, I would like to thank
everyone who took the time to make the trip and help with the training.
Third, myself, the trainers, and the Executive Staff would like to thank the
members from Avalon for making such a commitment, spending the time to
go through training, and for making the day such a pleasurable experience.
Welcome to DCS.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 10/26/2009, 1241 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
October 26 Monday Night Net, 1900 - 2000 hours, RRT
October 26 SWACS Monthly Net, 2000 - 2100 hours
October 27 Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 - 1300 hours
November 1 Daylight Savings Ends
November 2 Monday Night Net, 1900 - 2000 hours, District 12, Crescenta
Valley for Malibu/Lost Hills November 2 - All Souls Cemetery,
Long Beach
November 3 Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 - 1300 hours
November 7 Quarterly Training, 0800 - 1400 hours
November 9 Monday Night Net, 1900 - 2000 hours, Staff
November 10 Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 - 1300 hours
[EOC7]
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[End of Countywide DCS Messages]
((2)) DCS DISTRICT 12 - CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION
MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 10/26/2009:
Routine: 10/26/09, 1000 hours
To: All Members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Thank you to the members who attended the semi-annual meeting on
10/19/09. This was not an easy place to get to due to the distance and
time of night. It was great to meet and hear from Sgt. Hanley on a wide
variety of issues that concern all of us. The topics of discussions were
the status of our renewals; the status of the DCS web page and the
handling out of awards. Please save the date of 03/15/10 for the next
semi-annual meeting.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 10/26/09, 1020 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
We have been asked to assist District 22 Malibu/Lost Hills in assisting on
the Monday Night Net for November 2, 2009. As in the past, we will need
operators for that night at the CVS station. Operators should be on duty
at the station no later than 1845 hours and we will be done promptly at
2100 hours. Send your commitment to M-001 at farrell075@aol.com if you
can assist that night. Remember, a class B or C uniform is a must.
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 10/26/09, 1115 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
The weather reports for the coming week indicate we are in for a Santa
Ana wind event. Even with the recent rains, fire season is still with us and
we can expect a Red Flag situation. Again, make sure your go-bag is up
to date and your radio and batteries are charged and ready to go.
[CVS-4]
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Routine: 10/26/09, 1130 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
October 26 – Monday night net, District 18, Avalon
October 27 – Area C coordinators meeting, 0830 Monterey Park
October 27 – Tuesday noon net, 1130 t0 1300 hours
October 31 – HALLOWEEN – EVERYONE STAY SAFE!
November 1 – Daylight savings ends
November 2 – Monday night net, STATION 12, CRESCENTA VALLEY,
1900 to 2000 hours
November 3 – Tuesday noon net, 1130 to 1300 hours
[CVS-5]
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[End of District 12 DCS Messages]
((3)) LOCAL (BURBANK) BEARS MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 10/26/09:
Here are this week's messages:
Upcoming BEARS Net Control Operators:
11/02/09 Alex McGregor K9AKM
11/09/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
11/16/09 BEARS Net - Operator Needed
11/23/09 Rick Penner W6RJP
11/30/09 Wanda Penner KG6GTA
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Daylight savings time ends Saturday night, October 31 (Halloween night)
/Sunday morning November 1. Remember to set your clocks.
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Be prepared for possible Arson Watch patrols due to increasing winds this
week. Only certified Arson Watch personnel may drive the City owned white
pickup truck. Keep your Go-Bags ready and HT's charged.
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Mark your calendar: CDV-BEARS year end holiday party and awards
presentation, 7pm on Wednesday November 18 at Fire Training Center.
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Consider checking the ARES LAX website on a regular basis. It is full of
useful resources: www.ares-lax.org
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Please make sure you have the N6MQS/R 448.540 R 123.0 encode/decode
(BEARS Alternate repeater) programmed into your radios. The N6MQS
repeater is atop Verdugo Peak and has much larger coverage than the
BEARS machine does. As a result, we plan to utilize both repeaters in the
future. Bill Smith N6MQS (owner of the repeater) is a long standing
BEARS member.
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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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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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During the off season, consider upgrading your ham license. Many classes
and exams are available. Consider taking the ARRL AREC (Amateur Radio
Emergency Communications) Level 1 course. Cost is $85 for non-ARRL
members, $50 for ARRL members. (Join ARRL and save! Pays for ARRL
membership and QST subscription.) Check www.ARRL.org for class
& exam information.
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Consider attending the next ARES LAX District meeting at Valley
Presbyterian Hospital, 15107 Vanowen St (just east of Sepulveda).
Saturday November 7, at 8 AM. Meeting is in education center, to right of
main building. Hospital validates parking!
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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 7pm on Wednesdays.
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Remember that everyone needs to be proficient in the use of their own radio.
Re-read the owner's manual. Make a copy and keep it with your go bag.
Become familiar with the procedures needed to enter a new frequency,
repeater offset or simplex, sub audible tone, and storing it in memory.
Practice these steps. You may need to reprogram your radio on the fly in
an emergency. Everyone should have a magnetic antenna to connect to their
HT when in a vehicle. Someone who cannot program their own radio is of
little use in an emergency situation.
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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