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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 July 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: Presentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP);
Review of July 4th Starlight Bowl excercise;
preparations for upcoming Comm Day.
NEXT BURBANK FIRE CORPS ACS NET -- VISITOR CHECK-INS WELCOME!
When: Monday July 12, 2010 at 1900 hours
(No nets on July 5 -- Independence Day Holiday)
Freq: 446.860 MHz (KC6LOL/R), PL 123.0 Hz, negative offset
Operator: Paul KG6GZN
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M E S S A G E S F O L L O W
For Week of 06/28/2010:
((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 6/28/2010:
Upcoming Fire Corps Net Operators:
06/28/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Wanda KG6GTA
07/05/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - No net -- Independance Day Holliday
07/12/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Paul KG6GZN
07/19/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Joe KF6MHL
07/26/2010 Fire Corps ACS Net - Wanda KG6GTA
BFCP ACS Net Control Operators are needed, we ask that all our members
at least ONCE A YEAR volunteer to be Net control Operator. If you need
assistance, or desire to do it from the EOC, let us know when
you volunteer!
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Everyone should check out the BFCP Burbank Fire Corps website at www.burbankfirecorps.org it’s a great resource tool.
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All Fire Corps members should have a new Fire Corps 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.
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Thanks to those that participated in this weekend's annual event “Field Day.”
I visited the field day sites at San Fernando Valley ARC at Northridge
Hospital parking structure; ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service)
at Pierce College; Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley; and the
Independent Radio Club (IRC) at Table Mountain near Wrightwood.
A great time was had by all.
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This Sunday is the 4th of July. We are expected to assist the city with
the annual concert and fireworks show at the Starlight Bowl. Additional
manpower is still needed for arson watch patrols, and bowl operations.
Uniform of the day will be FIre Corps T-shirt and blue or black pants.
We are planning to use amateur radio in support of this event, so charge
your batteries and bring your radio with speaker mike and earphone
with you.
If you are able to assist, please email the Volunteer Coordinator,
Eric Baumgardner, eric-baumgardner@burbankfirecorps.org and specify
“July 4th” in the subject line. You can also volunteer during tonight's net.
Specific assignment information will be emailed out to those participating.
We need your help! Fire Corps & ACS are major participants in this annual
event and the city relies on our assistance. So far, sign-ups have been
disappointingly small. Remember, THIS IS WHAT WE DO!
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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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We are entering brush fire season, so be prepared. Have your go
kits and radios ready. If you are Arson Watch certified, keep ready and
available. Monitor humidity and wind conditions. Be prepared.
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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 Firecorps ID. It only takes
about 10 minutes! Her phone is 818 238-5044.
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If you know anyone interested in getting their amateur technician license,
Burbank Firecorps ACS will be teaching a one day class at the Burbank
Fire Training Center as part of our Fire Crps ACS Comm Day on Sunday,
July 25. Instructor will be Norm Goodkin K6YXH. Test fee $4.00 For more
information or to signup, email: echristensen@burbankfirecorps.org.
Prestudy is necessary for success.
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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 an Extra upgrade (begins July 1) class 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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Rob Powell KJ6BCA 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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Don't forget to join us for coffee social at Starbucks next to Bob's Big Boy
on Riverside Drive on Wednesdays and most Monday’s starts 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
All DCS nets are currently on 147.270 R (100.0 PL) until further notice.
For ARES messages, go to www.areslax.org ARES meeting is this
Saturday, July 3 at Valley Presbyterian Hospital at 0800 hrs. ARES nets
are Monday nights at 9pm on the DARN system. (445.280 R 100.0 PL)
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This ends this week's messages.
73 Eric J Christensen K6EJC
Coordinator 17 – Fire Corps ACS
echristensen@burbankfirecorps.org
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 6/28/10:
Routine: 06/28/2010, 0930 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR JULY 20, 2010 AND SAVE
THE DATE. WE WILL BE HAVING A DISTRICT 12 MEMBERSHIP
MEETING AT THE CVS STATION. THIS WILL BE A PLANNING
SESSION, A REVIEW OF DCS POLICIES, AND WE WILL BE
MEETING WITH THE LASD LEADERSHIP OF THE STATION. THIS
IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING FOR ALL OF US. WE NEED TO
HAVE 100% PARTICIPATION ON THIS.
[CVS-1]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 0932 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Reminder: This is the time of the year when everyone goes on vacation
and it is important that you notify M-001 if you will be out of the County
and not available for deployment. This is a DCS requirement.
Email M-001, farrell075@aol.com.
[CVS-2]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 0945 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, farrell075@aol.com.
We need for everyone to assist with this request!
[CVS-3]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 0946 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: 06/28/2010, 0950 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
The City of Burbank Fire Corps (formerly BEARS), is having a one day
armature radio class and exam for the technician class license. This will
be on Saturday, July 25 starting at 0900 hours at the Burbank Fire
Training Center. Please pass this information to anyone you know who
might be interested in becoming a ham. Anyone who is interested
should contact Eric Christensen, K6EJC, at k6ejc@att.net or
via phone at (818) 599-6883.
[CVS-5]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 0955 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
There is a special request from Marina del Rey for assistance on July 17th.
They are having their first annual celebrity charity basketball game at
the University of California Dominguez Hills. Time is from 0900 to 1400 hours.
We will assist with security, parking, and traffic control. This is an
important request. Please contact Y001@lacdcs.org if you can help out.
We need all the people we can get for this important event.
Please check your calendar for availability.
[CVS-6]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 0957 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell
The frequency to be used for the reading the Monday night net is
147.270 (+) 100. This is from 1900 hours to 1930 hours. This frequency
is to be used for the Tuesday noon check in also. The Monday night
District 12 net is from 1930 hours to 2000 hours and is on
frequency 145.540 simplex.
[CVS-7]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1000 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
June marks the half way point in the DCS year. After tonight’s check into
the district net, the total hours you have reported will be turned in. I will
publish the totals in next week’s messages. Everyone should be on
track for meeting the 48 hour requirement.
[CVS-8]
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Routine: 06/21/2010, 0805 hours
To: All members
From: Mike Farrell, M-001
Here are some upcoming events:
June:
28 – Monday night net, 1900 to 2000 hours
29 – Tuesday noon net, 1130 to 1300 hours. CHECK IN!
July:
5 – Holiday, NO NET tonight.
6 – Tuesday noon net, 1130 to 1300 hours. Check in!
[CVS-9]
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[End of DCS District 12 Messages]
((3)) LOS ANGELES COUNTYWIDE DISASTER COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE (DCS) MESSAGES FOR WEEK OF 6/28/10:
*** 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: 06/21/2010, 1039 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
for this class and it has never been offered to DCS before this time, I would
like to create a list of interested members. If you are interested or have any
questions, please let me know. Please note that this is only a list. This list
does nothing more than show the number of interested members so that I can
ask for a specific number of spaces to be held for our organization.
[EOC 2]
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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.
[EOC3]
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Date: 06/13/10, 1734 hours
FROM: Nancy Geitgey, Y-001
Station 27, Marina del Rey, is having their First Annual Celebrity Charity
Basketball Game on Saturday July 17th, from 0900 to 1400 hours, at the
University of California Dominguez Hills. They have asked for help from
DCS with security, parking, and traffic control. If you can help with this
event, please contact Nancy at Y001 at lacdcs.org. Please note that this
event is coordinated and run by the MDR station. Although it is held in
another Districts area, this event is completely covered by MDR.
[EOC4]
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Routine: 06/14/2010, 1522 hours
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
November 2nd will be an extremely busy day for DCS. Not only will we
have the All Souls event but Elections will be the same day. Please mark
your calendars for this date. We need 25 members for All Souls and at
least 45 for Elections. If you can work both events, please let me know.
Again, we need all the personnel we can get.
[EOC 5]
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Routine: 06/21/2010, 1109 hours
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
Advance Notice: On January 15, 2011 DCS will be holding a Traffic
Control class at the STARS Center in Whittier. This will be an extended
four hour class and all members are encouraged to attend. Anyone who
has not had a traffic class in over 2 years is strongly encouraged to sign
up for the class in order to update their skills and make note of any updates.
Members who work the funerals, All Souls, or any other event which
covers pedestrian or vehicular traffic should be in attendance. Keep in mind
that anyone working with traffic on a city street is REQUIRED to attend and
complete the Traffic Control Class. Members of other agencies may
also attend this class, however, DCS will be first in line. If you would like
to sign up or have any questions, please let me know.
[EOC6]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 0947 hours
From: Debby Miles, Staff 10
The Quarterly Hours report would normally be due on July 5th. However,
due to the holiday, the report has been postponed to July 6th and
due by 1700 hours.
[EOC 7]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1418 hours
From: Exec Staff
Beginning today, June 28, 2010, the only classes that can count
towards your hours are IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 since
these classes are required for membership.
[EOC8]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1419 hours
From: Exec Staff
The DCS Patches are to be worn on DCS approved uniforms only.
Our patches are not to be worn on any other articles of clothing from
any other agency or group.
[EOC9]
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Routine: 06/24/2010, 1030 hours
From: Exec Staff
The Exec. Staff has instituted a Random Roll Call. This Roll Call will be
called by an Exec. Staff member at anytime to find out who is listening.
The first roll call was called on Wednesday, June 23rd at 1315 hours
and Chris Storey, T604, was the first and only member to answer.
We will keep track of anyone checking into the net and will advise the
appropriate DCO’s and then one hour can then be submitted with
their weekly hours report.
[EOC10]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1435 hours
From: Exec. Staff
The DCS website has been updated with several items including Ham
Classes, EVOC, All Souls, etc. Please visit the site often.
[EOC 11]
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Routine: 06/28/2010, 1025 hours
To: All Members
From: Executive Staff
The following is a schedule of upcoming events:
June 21 - Monday Night Net, 1900 - 2000 hours, Bureau 95, AERO,
Executive Staff meeting
June 28 - Monday Night Net, 1900 - 2000 Hours, Zebras
June 29 - Tuesday Noon Net, 1130 - 1300 Hours
July 4 - Independence Day
July 5 - Holiday, NO NET
July 6 – 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.
[EOC12]
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[End of Countywide DCS Messages]