Training and Presentations

Visit the ARRL Training Courses for comprehensive emergency communications education.

Recommended course:

• Level 1 AREC

Access free online training at FEMA Independent Study Program

Recommended courses:

• IS-100.a Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS-200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• IS-800.b National Response Framework, An Introduction

• Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

  Local disaster preparedness training

• Western Washington Medical Services Team

  Follow the link to the training schedule

• Skywarn Weather Spotter Training

  National Weather Service storm spotter training

• Presentation for Served Agencies

  PowerPoint by Kirk Bellar

• Recurring Problems during ARES/RACES Exercises

  Paper by Kirk Bellar

• Basic Message Handling Guide

  Various sources compiled by Steve VanWambeck, N9VW

• RMS Express/Winlink Getting Started

  PDF by Sean Kronberg, NK7N

• Winlink Express packet radio training

  PDF by Scott Currie, NS7C

• Personal go-kit for Emergency Communications

  By Dan O'Connor, KE7HLR