Training

Denton County ARES conducts monthly training nets on the 146.92 repeater. These are normally scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of each month at 19:30.

Denton County ARES members are also invited to participate in the various public service events that are conducted throughout the year, such as, MADD bike ride, Turkey Roll bike ride, and Mall Watch.

In addition to the training nets and service events, every ARES member should consider completing the following courses.

Basic training

ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course, Level I

FEMA - IS-100.a Introduction to ICS

FEMA - IS-700.a National Incident Management System(NIMS), An Introduction

 Follow-on training

ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course, Level II ** No longer available. New course due 4Q09

FEMA - IS-200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

Advanced training

ARRL - Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course, Level III ** No longer available. New course due 4Q09

FEMA - IS-800.B National Response Framework, An Introduction

FEMA - IS-802 ESF #2, Communications

These courses are especially important when the Denton County ARES is called upon by the various supported organizations in our area in the event of a drill, disaster simulation or actual disaster.

SKYWARN

Storm spotter classes are conducted by the National Weather Service and are recommended for certification as a Storm Spotter prior to participation in SKYWARN events.

Red Cross

Red Cross online Introduction to Disaster Services
(www.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01/)

Red Cross combined course in Adult CPR/First Aid Basics