ARES looking for HAMs
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September 1, 2013 |
Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) will be
providing radio communications for the Kootenai
River Ride to be held September 14, and are in
need of volunteers with an FCC amateur radio
license to help with the event.
We will have a meeting at 7 p.m. September 10 at
the Bonners Ferry Main Fire Station. The agenda
will include event preparation and protocols.
We have nearly 100 amateur radio licenses (HAMs)
in Boundary County. Some are active with nearly
daily activity, some are partly active with
weekly activity, and some are dormant.
Whatever the level of activity, one thing holds
true, when the internet, telephone, and power
goes away, the hams will be talking.
If special communication needs arise due to an
emergency or disaster, the hams are available.
When Search and Dive Rescue require special
communication, hams can step up.
ARES is the group that ensures the hams are
prepared and coordinated.
The local ARES group is in need of volunteers to
help prepare and serve in emergencies. This
takes some training and experience. The only
requirement for membership is a desire to work
with other hams and an FCC license.
We have a formal training meeting at 7 p.m. on
the second Tuesday of each month at the Bonners
Ferry Main Fire Station.
This next year, we will design a Boundary County
specific disaster plan and focus our training
around that.
If this interest you, please contact Gary
Leonard at (208) 946-9579 or send an email to
gary@pvfd.us. |
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