{"id":57,"date":"2012-12-15T02:38:53","date_gmt":"2012-12-15T02:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/polkares.org\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2024-09-13T13:01:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:01:19","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/polkares.org\/?page_id=57","title":{"rendered":"Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>NTS \/ Message Traffic Handling Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>ARRL NTS PURPOSE AND BASIC EXPLANATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This page, which is Chapter One of the ARRL NTS Manual, has an excellent explanation of the National Traffic System, its basic purposes, and basic principles of operation.:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/chapter-one-national-traffic-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/chapter-one-national-traffic-system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ARRL NTS MANUAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the full ARRL NTS Manual \u2013 HTML Format:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/nts-manual\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/nts-manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the full ARRL NTS Manual \u2013 PDF Format:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/Public%20Service\/NTS_Manual2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/Public%20Service\/NTS_Manual2015.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>NET OPERATIONS PRESENTATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/W4PXE_Net_Operations_Forum_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">W4PXE Net Operations Forum Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is the slides from a presentation given by Dave Rockwell W4PXE, Section Traffic Manager, on being a good net control and the techniques to be a good net control.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ARRL NTS FORMS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For all the ARRL NTS Forms:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/public-service-field-services-forms\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/public-service-field-services-forms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PDF FILLABLE RADIOGRAM FORM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fillable-Radiogram-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fillable-Radiogram-Form.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>ARRL POWERPOINT TUTORIAL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/NTS%20Presentation%206-2012.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/NTS%20Presentation%206-2012.ppt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ARRL NTS WEBSITE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/nts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/nts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A quick video titled &#8220;Sending an NTS Radiogram&#8221; by KB9VBR <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/55r-dRZ21kw?si=UXttytgF_rESwHCv\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A more in depth video from the ARRL NTX section titled &#8220;ARRL National Traffic System (NTS) and Radiogram Training&#8221; can be watched by <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rUIu-oGewlg?si=ZbCUmZqPJk4Q21yp\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Forms to be used by ARES volunteers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During times of activation, these forms will need to be used by ARES volunteers. \u00a0Download and print them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/tmj6y9kqxakvpks\/form%20213-fillable.docx?dl=0\">ICS-213<\/a><\/strong><\/span> &#8211; to be used for messages<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/wpme0kxe0alkfi1\/form%20214-fillable.docx?dl=0\">ICS-214<\/a><\/strong><\/span> &#8211; to be used for logging time &amp; activities<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Basic Training courses required for Polk ARES volunteers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The training required to prepare for the time of need is available online and at local training sessions. \u00a0For Shelter Operator and Net Control Operator, or for deployment outside of Polk County, the minimum training courses (all online and at no-charge) are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">IS-100.b (ICS-100) Introduction to the Incident Command System<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">IS-200.b (ICS-200) ICS for Single resources and Initial Action Incidents<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">IS-800.c National Response Framework, an Introduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For EOC operations, the following additional courses are required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IS-775 EOC Management and Operations (online)<\/li>\n<li>G-191 Incident Command System\/Emergency Operations Center (ICS\/EOC) Interface (classroom &#8211; see Florida SERT for class schedules)<\/li>\n<li>ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(classroom &#8211; see Florida SERT for class schedules)<\/p>\n<p>Links to the online courses are below under NIMS.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Florida SERT<\/strong> &#8211; Florida State Emergency Response Team<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Required training courses can be found and registered for on the Florida SERT website. You can search for training by date, type, and location. All ICS classroom courses in Florida are listed here. \u00a0This is where you will need to register and upload your digital training certificates.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Florida SERT\" href=\"http:\/\/trac.floridadisaster.org\/TRAC\/loginform.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/trac.floridadisaster.org\/TRAC\/loginform.aspx<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong style=\"text-align: justify;\">NIMS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The National Incident Management System training gives a framework that will allow organizations to function together to complete the task at hand. The ARRL and West Central Florida Section of the ARRL have determined that the minimum training needed to be deployed outside of Polk County\u00a0are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/training.fema.gov\/EMIWeb\/IS\/is100b.asp\">IS-100.b (ICS-100) Introduction to the Incident Command System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/training.fema.gov\/EMIWeb\/IS\/is200b.asp\">IS-200.b (ICS 200) ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/training.fema.gov\/EMIWeb\/IS\/is700a.asp\">IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.b\">IS-800.c National Response Framework, An Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To work in the EOC, the following additional courses are required<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>G-191 Incident Command System\/Emergency Operations Center Interface (classroom)<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/training.fema.gov\/is\/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-775\">IS-775 EOC Management and Operations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>G-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">(Click links above to take the course)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This essential training is in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security and of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and apply to all potential disaster responders, volunteer and professional.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Information about these classes and others can be found at the following link.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/training-0\">FEMA Training Info<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>ARRL Emergency Communication Training\/Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These manuals from the ARRL have guidelines and resources for ARES operations.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Download the full version of the ARES Manual\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/Public%20Service\/ARES\/ARES%20Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the full version of the ARES Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/public-service-communications-manual\">ARRL Public Service Communications Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/files\/file\/ARESFieldResourcesManual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the full version of the ARES Field Resources Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*** NEW ARRL Courses in 2024 ***<\/p>\n<p>ARRL has released\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.arrl.org\/learning-paths\/emergency-communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two new courses<\/a>\u00a0to train emergency communications (EmComm) operators for volunteering within the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrl.org\/ares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amateur Radio Emergency Service\u00ae (ARES\u00ae)<\/a>. Both courses are within the ARRL Learning Center.<\/p>\n<p>The Basic EmComm course is designed to get a new volunteer started. It provides basic knowledge and tools for any emergency communications volunteer and contains three modules and 11 topics, including required prerequisites. It&#8217;s expected to take approximately 10 &#8211; 20 hours to complete.<\/p>\n<p>The Intermediate EmComm course builds on the lessons learned in the first course and equips volunteer radio amateurs with the tools needed to thrive in the fast-paced environment of public service communications and to understand the legal rights and responsibilities of working with a served agency, as well as teach them and how ham radio fits into the broader incident command (IC) structure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.arrl.org\/courses\/67044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basic EmComm Training Course (click here)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.arrl.org\/courses\/68230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intermediate EmComm Training Course (click here)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2248  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar-300x5.jpg 300w, https:\/\/polkares.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bk_hbar.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Amateur Radio License Testing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Testing for your FCC Amateur Radio License is available locally. <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/radioexams\">Please click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NTS \/ Message Traffic Handling Resources ARRL NTS PURPOSE AND BASIC EXPLANATION This page, which is Chapter One of the ARRL NTS Manual, has an excellent explanation of the National Traffic System, its basic purposes, and basic principles of operation.:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.arrl.org\/chapter-one-national-traffic-system. 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