Messaging

Here is the first of several presentations on messaging. Download the presentation given at the May 15th 2008 RACES meeting.

Download the presentation, exercise, and forms used at the June 19th 2008 RACES meeting.

Radio Direction Finding

Radio direction finding (Fox Hunting) is a fun and practical activity. Download all the information you need to participate.

J-Pole Antennas

J-pole antenna are simple and fun to build. Download all the information you need to make, test, and use them.

AirMail (E-mail System)

All about Airmail and Winlink 2000. Download the PowerPoint presentation and see http://www.airmail2000.com/ for the software download.

All About Jump Kits

The training subject of the 21 Feb 2008 meeting was jump kits. Download the PowerPoint presentation and several photos of members jump kits.

All members need to pass the following courses to meet the NIMS requirements. The courses and tests are available on the Internet at the addresses shown:

• IS 100, Introduction to Incident Command System http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100.asp

• IS 200, Basic Incident Command System http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200.asp

• IS 700, National Incident Management System, An Introduction http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700.asp

You will need to register so that the system can keep track of you and issue your completion certificate.