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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 May 12, 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: The Care and Feeding of Batteries;
batteries for emergency radio work; portable
battery set-ups, including battery demonstrations.
NEXT BURBANK FIRE CORPS ACS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday May 10, 2010 at 1900 hours
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Rob Powell KJ6BCA
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 05/03/2010:
((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 5/03/2010:
All messages can be read at our website www.burbankfirecorps.org
BFCP ACS Net Control Operators are needed. We ask that all our
members at least ONCE A YEAR be a Net Control Operator.
05/10/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net -- Rob Powell KJ6BCA
05/17/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net -- ?????
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Volunteers are needed for the Fire Services Day on Saturday May 8.
Please contact Projects Coordinator Lynne Whitlock at:
lynne-whitlock@burbankcdv.org. This event begins at 08:00--14:00 at
Station 11; you can stay 30 minutes or the whole event.
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BFCP ACS meeting in May is on Wednesday 12th at 7.00pm. The topic
will be “The Feeding and Care of Batteries.”
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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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If you know anyone interested in getting their Technician License,
the IRC (Independent Radio Club) is sponsoring a Class on
Saturday May 15 and Sunday May 16 at the Eagle Rock City Hall.
Contact them at www.ircradio.org
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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 Monday’s; 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 5/03/2010:
Routine: 05/03/2010, 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-109 Dean Cohen
M-199 Randy Branson
Thanks for checking in!
Let’s all try to get back into checking in on the Tuesday net.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1005 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Last Friday, 04/30/2010, an email was sent out from M-001 and Staff 10
regarding a special event for the Boy Scouts. In this message, it was noted
that a prompt reply was requested. At this time only 4 people have
responded. It is hoped that everyone take these messages as important
for you to read and respond even if you are NOT able to participate.
By not responding, I do not know if the message got through, or you just
don’t care. However, it is your responsibility to reply either yes or no to
the event. As we prepare for the approaching fire season, it is imperative
that replies to special district messages are acknowledged. IF you did not
get the message from either M-001 or Staff 10 for the Boy Scout event,
please contact Mike Farrell through email at farrell075@aol.com.
For those who did not respond, do so ASAP!
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1015 hours
To: All Members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
It is important to remember our commitment to the county. Each district
is assigned to a Sheriff Patrol Station and has primary responsibility to
support each individual station. This is done also as an organizational
program as well as for record keeping at leadership. It does NOT mean we
do not have a responsibility county-wide if needed. We are an
organization that is responsible to the County of Los Angeles. Some may
think that a request for help in Marina Del Rey should be ignored just
because it is not in the CVS area. During 2009, our District 12 had two
major events take place. First, we had an evacuation drill in which we
assisted LASD and County Fire. For those of you who participated,
you will remember that we had approximately 50% of our team that was
NOT in the CVS station area. Next, we had the Station Fire in our back yard.
We had a good turn out from our district, but again we could not have
been successful completing our mission without the help from other districts.
Please respond to message for assistant even if you can NOT help out.
[CVS-3]
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Routine: 05/06/2010, 1025 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Reminder number #3:
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: 05/03/2010, 1020 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:
August 7
November 6
The DCS store will be open for shirts, jackets, patches as well as ordering
vests. We had only 2 District 12 members at the training last Saturday.
The rest of you missed one of the best training days I have seen.
Please mark your calendars for the next one. Thanks to the following
members for their commitment to DCS:
M-002 Terry Priesont
M-199 Randy Branson
[CVS-5]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1030 hours
To: All members
From Mike Farrell, M-001
The first aid class scheduled for May 10, 2010, has been CANCELLED.
A big thank you to Randy Branson, M-199, for his efforts on this project.
[CVS-6]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1040 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Here are some upcoming events:
May:
03 – Monday night net, 1900 to 2000 hours, Dist 18 Avalon
04 – Tuesday noon net, 1130 to 1300 hours -> let’s all get in on this one
09 – Mothers day -- do not forget!
10 – DCS Semi-annual meeting -- more info to follow
15 – District 12 CPR/First Aid training HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
[CVS-7]
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[End of DCS Disctrict 12 Messages]
((3)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE (DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 5/03/2010:
*** THE WEEKLY MESSAGES CAN ALSO BE VIEWED AT
HTTP://DCSCOPYTHAT.WORDPRESS.COM ***
Routine: 05/03/2010, 0813 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Quarterly Training was a huge success. The Safety vests were
distributed, the meetings were productive, and the first presentation
of the Go Bag class was well attended. We Thank all the members who
attended this event and welcome the Prospective members to our
Organization. We encourage all the Prospective Members to check into
their local and the County nets and for all members to bid them welcome.
[EOC 1]
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Routine: Date: 05/2/2010, 1800 hours
TO: All Members
From: Nancy Geitgey, Y-001
On Saturday, May 15th, from 0800 to about 1000 hours, District 27
(Marina del Rey) will be having a drill to test where our HT's work on
our simplex frequency, and where they do not work, within our
District. We could use several additional DCS members to assist us
and help the drill go faster. If you would like to participate with
us, please contact me at Y001 at lacdcs.org no later than 1600
hours, Wednesday, May 12th. Please be sure to also let your DCO know
of your participation. Thank you.
[EOC2]
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Routine: 04/26/2010, 1141 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
All Souls has again asked for our assistance with crowd control and
Mass on May 31st. Two shifts are available, 0630 to 1330 hours, and
0630 to 1100 hours. If you are available to work this event, please
send an email to allsouls at lacdcs.org with your shift
preference, name, and unit ID number. This event requires at least 25
people and class C uniforms.
[EOC 3]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1007 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Reminder: Any information disseminated through our email system is to
remain within DCS. These emails are not to be forwarded to anyone but
to the attended recipient(s) and not to be sent outside of the
Organization. If you believe an email should be forwarded, please
contact an Exec. Staff member or the originator of the email for
permission to do so.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1104 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Reminder: Any member working the Monday Night Net at the Station can
turn in 3 hours for working the event.
[EOC5]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 0819 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec Staff
The Semi Annual Meeting will be held at the STARS Center located at
11515 S. Colima Rd. in Whittier. The meeting will begin at 1900 hours
and continue to 2100 hours. All members, their families, friends, and
anyone interested in our Organization are welcome to attend. Uniforms,
along with the vests for those who ordered safety vests, will be
available to be picked up before and after the meeting.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 0901 hours
To: All Members
From: Rick Norwood, Staff 11
We, the Team and I, would like to congratulate Nancy Geitgey, Y001, on
becoming the newest member of the RRT. Nancy brings a lot to the
table and we welcome her aboard.
[EOC7]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 0853 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec Staff
Tom Turner has stepped down as District 6 DCO. We would like to thank
him for his service and dedication to DCS and the District during his
tenure as DCO. On an interim basis, Wyatt Underwood, Staff 66, will
assume the duties of DCO until a replacement for Tom can be identified
and trained. Wyatt's e-mail address is staff66@lacdcs.org.
Wyatt will also remain as DCS Training Officer.
[EOC8]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 0901 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Richard Best has retired as the District 9 DCO as well as Jim Stoker,
ADCO. We would like to thank them for their service and dedication to
DCS and the District during their tenures in those positions. On an
interim basis, Nancy Geitgey, Y-001, will assume the duties of DCO of
the District until a replacement for Richard can be identified and
trained. Nancy will continue with her duties as DCO of MDR. Nancy's
e-mail address is y001@lacdcs.org.
[EOC9]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 0914 hours
To: All Members
From: Rick Norwood, Staff 11
The San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout Council has made a request to DCS
asking assistance with communications for their Centennial Jamboree
being held May 21 -- 23. The event takes part in Bonelli Park in San
Dimas. This will be an EOB activity.
We will be shadowing event officials plus providing communication
links between the various agencies taking part in the jamboree such as
LACo Fire, LACo Lifeguards, LACo PD, and so on. Set up will start at
1300 on May 21st and go through 1500 May 23rd. We will need operators
at various times during the following periods:
May 21st -- 1300 to 2200
May 22nd -- 0600 to 2200
May 23rd -- 0600 to 1500
Meals will be provided at no charge. This is an excellent opportunity
to practice what we train for. The event should prove to be a very
interesting, fun and a satisfying experience as well as giving us the
opportunity to build a relationship with the Boy Scouts.
Those interested in helping out please contact me by 05/07/10 and let
me know the date(s) and times you can work.
[EOC10]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1345 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The Tuesday Noon Net for May 4, 2010 has been cancelled.
The Net will resume next week on May 11th.
[EOC11]
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Routine: 05/03/2010, 1339 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
May 3 - Monday Night Net, 1900--2000 hours, District 18, Avalon
May 4 - Tuesday Noon Net, CANCELLED
May 10 - Semi Annual Meeting, STARS Center, NO NET
May 11 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 Hours
May 17 - DCO Meeting, 1930--2100 hours, NO NET
May 18 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130--1300 Hours
Reminder: Operators for the Monday night net should be
on station and ready to operate no later than 1845 hours.
[EOC 12]
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