• American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR / AED/ First-Aid Certification Course

    CPR/AED Certification
    FD - Pradera Fire Station 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO, United States
    Training

    We announce a special CPR / AED / First-Aid certification course available to ARESDEC members that has been requested by several members.  This training is sponsored by the Colorado North Central All-Hazards Emergency Management Region https://www.ncrcolorado.org/. Event Details: Date/Time:   Saturday, February 17, 2024   0800-1700 MST Location:   Predera Fire Station 184       (Franktown Fire Protection District Station […]

  • February Face-to-Face: FCC RF Exposure Rules – Staying Safe & Compliant

    Face-to-Face
    HRSS - Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States
    Face-to-Face Meetings

    Our February Face-to-Face meeting will deal with a very important topic that is of interest to every licensed Ham Radio Operator! We are going to talk about how to stay safe and compliant with FCC Radio Frequency Exposure rules.  How to keep your station safe and in compliance with FCC exposure and record keeping rules […]

  • Shelter Surveys – Elbert County (rescheduled from 2/3/24)

    Elbert County CO
    Event

    ARES® R1D5 is scheduled to survey one or more facilities designated by the Elbert County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as emergency warming shelters. Such surveys allow preparation and update of Key Location Forms that detail information necessary for ARES to respond to a shelter activation in a timely manner with the right communications equipment. […]

  • NWS SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training

    Skywarn Weather Spotter Training
    HRSS - Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States
    Training

    Greg Heavener and his team from the NWS are scheduled to provide our ARES District’s annual SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training. The agenda consists of: Basics of thunderstorm development Fundamentals of storm structure Identifying potential severe weather features How to contact NWS and submit a weather report to NWS Basic severe weather safety. Even if you […]

  • DC AuxComm Semi-Annual Meeting

    Douglas County EOC 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO, United States
    Event

    As a new thing for this year we are scheduling two "semi-annual" meetings for DC AuxComm certified members. Our first DC AuxComm meeting is scheduled on 3/25/24 in the Douglas County EOC. The purpose of this meeting is to become better acquainted with the EOC, to discuss EOC procedures, and to talk about the various […]

  • March Face-to-Face, Weather Ops (ARES) Training & DTRS Radio Demo

    Face-to-Face
    HRSS - Highlands Ranch DCSO Substation 9250 Zotos Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, United States
    Face-to-Face Meetings

    Face-to-Face (F2F) Meeting – Presentation on our Wx Spotting protocols used within the ARES R1D5 group.Here, at our March F2F, we will have two presentations: 1) Quick demo of our served partner agency, Elbert County OEM DTRS radios - short demo of the radio and how they work, what channels we are to use, etc. […]

  • Introduction to DMR Programming

    PUMC - Parker United Methodist Church 11805 S Pine Drive, Parker, CO, United States
    Training

    Do you know what DMR is all about?  Do you know how it works?  Do you know how to code a DMR enabled code plug for your HT or mobile radio?  If you answered 'NO', we have a workshop for you! Brad / W0BDT will lead us through an Introduction to DMR programming workshop to […]

  • Face-to-Face: Vehicle Power Systems

    Face-to-Face
    NB - New Beginning Community Church 10550 S Progress Way #100, Parker, CO, United States
    Face-to-Face Meetings

    At our April 2024 Face to Face meeting, we will be privileged to have Mike Pappas, W9CN lead a presentation on vehicle power systems.  Everything you wanted to know about Vehicle Power systems but were afraid to ask: Alternators and batteries Voltage Boosters Best practices for wiring radios to vehicle electrical systems. If you've been […]

  • Mad Gravel Race

    Mad Gravel Race
    Elbert County CO
    Event

    We are again planning to enhance our skills by providing APRS/LoRa tracking, Aid Station communications, and likely some Rover and SAG (support & gear) for a family of three races in Elbert County: Hemi Hustle: 30 miles Hemi Five-O: 50 miles Hemi: 100 miles Mad Gravel and The Hemi are part of the Junior Cycling […]

  • Spring Poker Run

    Rampart Range CO, United States
    Event

    ARESDEC will provide tactical communications & situational awareness for Poker Run event staff.  Full details still forthcoming.  ARESDEC members should expect to provide APRS/LoRa tracking, checkpoint communications, Forward Observer (FOB), observe Poker Run operations and monitor the Net, report any emergencies, medical issues, and/or disabled bikes, and report rider activity like first rider through, sweeps […]

  • Elbert County ICP (Incident Command Post) Training

    Elbert County EOC 751 Ute Ave, Kiowa, CO, United States
    Training

    Elbert OEM and ARES have agreed to a date for ICP training that is required for those working volunteering to work the 2024 Elizabeth Stampede ICP. Other Elbert County EOC-badged ARES members are welcome to attend the ICP training even if they are not working the event. Training Time:    1900-2100 Location:          Elbert County EOC, 751 […]