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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 June 9, 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: High Frequency; Comm Day prep; HF drills.
NEXT BURBANK FIRE CORPS ACS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday June 14, 2010 at 1900 hours
(No nets on May 31 -- Memorial Day Holiday)
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Paul Lukasiak KJ6GZN
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 06/07/2010:
((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 6/07/2010:
Upcoming Fire Corps ACS Net operators:
06/14/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Operator needed, please volunteer
06/21/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net " " " "
BFCP ACS Net Control Operators are needed. We ask that all our
members at least ONCE A YEAR be a Net control Operator.
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Everyone should check out the BFCP (Burbank Fire Corps Program) website
at www.burbankfirecorps.org; it’s a great resource tool.
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Reminder, Tuesday June 8 is Election Day. LA County DCS is responsible
for assisting LA Sheriff Aero Bureau at several airports with accepting
and coordinating logging flights of ballot boxes to the Registrar of Voters
center in Norwalk. Eric Christensen K6EJC will be assisting at
El Monte airport.
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Thank you to Eric Christensen K6EJC for assisting DCS at the All Souls
Cemetery memorial service on Memorial Day May 31.
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Joe Dunn KF6MHL and Eric Christensen K6EJC have been asked to
assist PSJMC (Providence St. Joseph Medical Center) with their hospital
radio drill on Monday June 14. Other local hospitals are also participating
in similar drills.
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Thank you to Wanda Penner KG6GTA and Rick Penner W6RJP for their
years of service to the BEARS/ACS Planning Team. Their efforts are
appreciated and we wish Rick a speedy recovery.
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Rob Powell 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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This Friday & Saturday, June 11/12 are the annual parking lot sale at
SOS Survival Products, 15705 Strathern St, Van Nuys. Make sure to
restock your go kits!
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The topic for next week's ACS meeting will be planning for our upcoming
ACS Comm Day. This event will feature a training day where we (ACS)
will train our fellow Fire Corps members on all things radio
communications. We will also be discussing planning for the 4th of July
event.
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All Firecorps members should have a new Firecorps T-Shirt. This replaces
all former CDV and BEARS attire for activations. New Fire Corps polo
shirts should be available in the next few weeks. Additional attire should
be available for purchase soon from our new vendor -- Gall's. Order forms
will be distributed at general Fire Corps meetings.
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Amateur Radio Field Day is Saturday June 26 and Sunday June 27.
Hours are 11am Saturday to 11am Sunday. Burbank Fire Corps ACS has
decided not to have our own field day event this year. Popular local venues
include San Fernando Valley ARC at Northridge Hospital parking structure;
ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) at Pierce College; and the
Independent Radio Club (IRC) at Table Mountain near Wrightwood.
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Remember that 4th of July, Independence Day at the Starlight Bowl, is
our “Premier” event. Please send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator,
Eric Baumgardner, eric-baumgardner@burbankfirecorps.org and specify
“July 4th” in the subject line. So far, very few have volunteered to help.
Fire Corps & ACS are major participants in this annual event and the
city relies on our assistance.
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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 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 Fire Corps 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 on Saturday July 24 and
Sunday July 25 at Eagle Rock City Hall. Go to www.ircradio.org for
more information. ARES has General License (begins June 10) and
Extra upgrade (begins July 1) classes plus 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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Congratulations to Pat Zehr KI6DIB for passing his EMT class final exam!
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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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Until further notice, all DCS nets will be on WA6ZTR/R 147.270 (+) R (100.0 PL).
For DCS messages, go to: HTTP://dcscopythat.wordpress.com
For ARES messages, go to www.areslax.org
All BFCP ACS messages can also be read at our website www.burbankfirecorps.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
((2)) DISTRICT 12 DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (DCS) --
CRESCENTA VALLEY SHERIFF'S STATION MESSAGES FOR
WEEK OF 06/07/2010:
No new messages this week. Here are last week's mesages
that still apply:
Routine: 06/01/2010, 1045 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 05/18/10 were:
M-032 Chuck Lambert
M-199 Randy Branson
Chuck and Randy are the ONLY members who check in on a regular basis.
Let’s all try to get back into checking in on the Tuesday net.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 06/01/2010, 1050 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
I would like to thank the following members for their support on the
deployment for the Boy Scouts on May 21-23. We provided security,
handled issues with lost children, and passed traffic for a medical emergency.
The Boy Scouts stated that could not have done what we did and have
been very thankful for our service.
Those who helped out were:
M-002 Terry Priesont
M-076 Gary Jaegers
M-077 Mearl Jaegers
Your commitment to service is greatly appreciated!
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 06/01/2010, 1100 hours
To: All Members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
We still need members to volunteer for assisting with the Monday
night net. It is your responsibility to take a turn at helping. Please
send the date you would like to help out to Mike Farrell AT:
farrell075@aol.com.
[CVS-3]
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Routine: 06/01/2010, 1105 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. Please mark your calendars now so you can attend.
[CVS-4]
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Routine: 05/17/2010, 1155 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-00
Here are some upcoming events:
June:
7 – Monday night net, 1900 – 2000 hours, Marina Del Rey
8 – Election night coverage
14 – Monday night net, 1900-2000 hours, Walnut
15 – Tuesday noon net, 1130 – 1300 hours
[CVS-5]
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE (DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/07/10:
*** THE WEEKLY MESSAGES CAN ALSO BE VIEWED AT
HTTP://DCSCOPYTHAT.WORDPRESS.COM ***
Routine: Date: 05/23/2010 , 1800 hours
TO: All Members
From: Nancy Geitgey, Y001
District 27, Marina del Rey, is having their special July 4th event again
this year. We need assistance from other DCS members from 1600 until 2200 on
July 4th. We need Bike teams as well as Foot Patrol teams. If you can help
us, please email Y001 at lacdcs.org with your Tactical Call, Name,
contact email, and contact phone number. Thank you.
[EOC1]
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Routine: 06/01/2010, 1541 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
In order to operate a County vehicle, you must take the EVOC class which is
offered several times a year. Since we do not have a regular schedule that
we can list, I would like create a waiting list for this course. If you are
interested, please let me know.
[EOC 2]
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Routine: 06/01/2010, 0810 hours
To: All DCSs
From: Exec Staff
If your District is having a FD this year please submit an AR.
[EOC3]
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Routine: 06/01/2010, 0824 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
Reminder: Any frequency, repeater questions and/or agreements must be
submitted to staff 50.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 05/18/2010, 0949 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Reminder: While representing DCS, any volunteer shall not engage in
political or religious discussions. They shall not speak disparagingly of
the nationality, color, creed, or belief of any person.
[EOC5]
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Routine: 06/07/2010, 1336 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Take pride in what you do.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 06/07/2010, 1336 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Until Further notice all nets will be run on the WA6ZTR repeater.
[EOC7]
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Routine: 05/24/2010, 1238 hours
To: All Members
From: Exec. Staff
Congratulations goes out to Michael Rogers for his transfer from H001 to
J001. Michael has already been busy planning an event (see message #7)
and working at the station. We would also like to thank him for all his work
with AERO.
[EOC8]
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05/24/10 1312 Hours
To: All DCS Members
From: R. Norwood, Staff 11
The assistance of DCS has been requested by the LA Front Runners for 5
and 10K runs on Sunday June 13th. The hours would be from approximately
0700 to 1030. If you are interested in helping out please contact Michael
Rogers, H-001 at H001 at LACDCS.ORG.
[EOC9]
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Routine: 05/24/2010, 1330 hours
To: All Members
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
I would like to thank everyone who came out on Memorial Day to assist with
the All Souls detail. Although the day started a bit early and we had to
revamp part of our normal operations plan, the weather cooperated, and the
detail was a great success. Again, thank you to everyone and I look forward
to working with everyone in the near future.
[EOC10]
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Routine: 05/24/2010, 1345 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
June 7 -- Monday Night Net, 1900 – 2000 hours, District 27, Marina Del Rey
June 8 -- Tuesday Noon Net 1130 – 1300 Hours
June 8 -- Elections, 2000 – 0130 hours
June 13 -- LA Front Runners
June 14 -- Monday Night Net, 1900 – 2000 hours, Walnut
June 15 -- Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 – 1300 Hours
June 19 -- Lakewood Safety Expo
Reminder… Operators for the Monday night net should be on station and
ready to operate no later than 1845 hours.
[EOC11]
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[End of Countywide DCS Messages]