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            AUXILLARY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (ACS).....

            Email address: info@burbankfirecorps.org



NEXT MEETING -- VISITORS WELCOME!

       When:  Wednesday April 14, 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:  Antenna drill and theory (instructional class); preparation
                     for Baker to Vegas run.


NEXT BURBANK FIRE CORPS ACS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
		
         When:  Monday April 5, 2010 at 1900 hours
           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 03/29/2010:


((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 3/29/2010:

 
Here are this week's messages:

Everyone should monitor the Burbank Fire Corps Auxiliary Communication
Service (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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Burbank Fire Corps Auxiliary Communication Service (ACS) Net Control
Operators are needed. As a member of the Burbank Fire Corps Auxiliary
Communication Service (ACS) we ask that all our members at least
ONCE A YEAR be a Net Control Operator.

Upcoming Net Control Operators

04/05/10  Fire Corps ACS Net -- please volunteer!
04/12/10  Fire Corps ACS Net -- please volunteer!

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Saturday April 10 is Burbank on Parade. We need as many volunteers
as possible to walk with us in the parade. Please contact Lynne Whitlock --
our Projects Coordinator -- at lynne-whitlock@burbankfirecorps.org

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It’s not to late to join up for the upcoming Baker to Vegas Run; for those
interested please contact Eric Christensen.

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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 occasionally Mondays. Starts
about 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
 
For ARES messages, go to www.areslax.org

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This ends this week's messages.  

73 Eric J Christensen  K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – Fire Corps ACS
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 3/29/2010:


Routine: 03/29/2010, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001

Remember the Tuesday noon net check in from 1130 to 1300 hours
each week. The only exception is for County holidays or Federal holidays. 
Those who checked in last Tuesday were:

M-002 Terry Priesont
M-032   Chuck Lambert
M-221	Eric Christensen

Thanks for checking in

[CVS-1]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1015 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001

Please save the date of May 10th for the Semi-Annual DCS meeting.
More details to come so make sure you check you messages.

[CVS-2]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1115 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001

Last Monday night was our turn to host the county net. We were able to
cover more than 1 frequency as we had a full crew to assist on the net.
Thank you to the following for helping:

M-002  Terry Priesont
M-199  Randy Branson
M-221  Eric Christensen

Your help was greatly appreciated!

[CVS-3]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1120 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001

Reminder number 2:

Please put on your calendars the following date for the rescheduled
semi-annual meeting: Monday, May 10, 2010 from 1900 to 2100 hours.
Let’s all try to make it and show how the best district responds.

[CVS-4]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1125 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001

Important dates to put on your calendars. These will be training days and
the subjects will be announced prior to the date:

May 1
August 7
November 6

The DCS store will be open for shirts, jackets, patches as well as
ordering vests.

[CVS-5]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1225 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001

Here are some upcoming events:

March:
29 -- Monday night net, 1900 to 2000 hours -- Dist 13, Lakewood
        Check in and report your hours
30 -- Tuesday noon net, 1130 to 1300 hours  
        Check in to make sure your radio works from the field

April:
05 -- Monday night net, 1900 to 2000 hours -- Dist 14, Industry
        Check in and report your hours
06 -- Tuesday noon net, 1130 to 1330 hours
        Let’s see if we can get the most check-ins today!!!!

[CVS-6]

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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]



((3)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE (DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 3/29/2010:


*** THE WEEKLY MESSAGES CAN ALSO BE VIEWED AT
HTTP://DCSCOPYTHAT.WORDPRESS.COM ***


Routine: 03/29/2010, 0922 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff

Reminder: The DCS uniform is to be worn for DCS sanctioned events only.
Preapproval for any other function is required. All DCS clothing is to be
maintained in a professional manner. Items shall be replaced when they
are worn, damaged or present an unacceptable appearance.

[EOC1]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1043 hours
To: All DCO?s
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10

Reminder: The quarterly reports are due by April 5th. Please be sure to
use the most current template for this report. If you have any questions,
please contact me.

[EOC2]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1045 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff

If you are working the Baker to Vegas race, please advise your DCO.
Your DCO will be submitting an Activity Report for this event. Hours
cannot be submitted by members who are not listed on the AR.

[EOC3]

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Routine: 03/29/2010, 1419 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff

Quarterly Training will be held on May 1st from 0800 to 1400 hours. A class
for Prospective Members will be held from 0800 to 1400. Anyone who is
interested in taking this class should RSVP to Staff 10 at staff10 at lacdcs.org.
All DCO's are strongly requested to attend the DCO Forum.
Further information will be issued shortly.

[EOC4]

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Routine: 03/22/2010, 0853 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff

The 2010 Pinning Ceremony for members reaching 1000 hours will be
held on April 24th at the STARS Center. Please mark your calendars.
More information will be forthcoming.

[EOC5]

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Routine: 03/20/2010, 1336 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff

The following is a schedule of upcoming events:

March 29 -- Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 13, Lakewood
March 30 -- Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 Hours
April 5 -- Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 14, Industry
April 6 -- Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 Hours
April 11 -- Westlake Street Fair, District 22
April 11 -- AMGEN Bike Run Comms Trials, District 22
April 12 -- Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 15, Pico Rivera
April 13 -- Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 Hours
April 16-18 -- Baker to Vegas
April 18-24 -- National Volunteers Week
April 19 -- Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 16, Carson
April 20 -- Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 Hours

Operators for the Monday night net should be on station and ready to
operate no later than 1845 hours.

[EOC6]

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[End of DCS Countywide Messages]