Training

Training is the key element to every successful organization. 

Download the current version of the ARES Training Task Book

Current Training Activities

• Verbal messaging using radiograms and ICS forms.
• Digital messaging with the Narrow Band Emergency Messaging Software.
• Winlink email over radio to any valid email address world-wide.
• Mobile and portable communications equipment configurations.
• Stand-alone broadband mesh network connecting partner organizations using the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) that supports email and voice over IP telephone.

The 2020 New England ARES Academy training recordings are available on YouTube and the links to each session are listed below.

Intro to ARES by Wayne – N1CKM

Net Control by Carey – W1EAR

Go Kits by Frank – WQ1O

Message Forms Handling by John – K1UAF & Marcia – KW1U

Tactical Message Handling by Paul – W1PJS

Hardening Your Station or Repeater by Jeremy – KB1REQ

SKYWARN Refresher by Rob – KD1CY

Introduction to Winlink by Jay – K1EHZ

Getting Started with NBEMS by George – N1GB

Expedient Training & Utilization of Volunteers by Dave – WA1ZCN

Situational Awareness & Ground Truth by Rob – KD1CY & Jim – KB1KQW

Working with Served Agencies Discussion by Justin – KB3JUV

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Learn more about message handling at:

http://www.arrl.org/files/file/NTS_MPG2014.pdf

Enroll in the following FEMA Courses:

Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100

An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS 700

Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs