Trainer: Perry W6AUN What if the internet is down and you are asked to provide situation reports to the States Emergency Operations Center? Do we use voice to convey the status of local power, water, and other services? Is there a better way to communicate this type of information? Indeed there is and Winlink is […]
SET 2023 Table Top Exercise (TTX)  DATE CHANGE. Yesterday, our Regional EC announced that the Colorado ARES Pre-SET Zoom TTX was being slipped a week to 9/16. The on-line planning event is expected to start at 0900 and last a couple of hours. Purpose of the statewide TTX is to communicate the SET game plan and […]
Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC 2023 Dates: Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 29 May 27 Jun 17 Jul 22 Aug 26 Sep 23 Oct 28 Nov 18 Dec 16 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Location: Pradera Fire Station (Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184, 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO 80134) Contact: ve@aresdec.org To […]
This orientation is provided to those R1D5 members who desire to be specially qualified to serve in the Elbert County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the ESF-2 Communications capacity. These specially qualified individuals , known as the ESF-2 Cadre, will be the first called when the ESF-2 function is required during an Elbert County EOC […]
Willem Schreuder/AC0KQ will help us enhance our message handling capability and prepare for the SET by presenting on NTS, Radiogram format and use, and leading a fun practical exercise to see just how good you are at sending and receiving messages over the air.
ARRL's primary national emergency exercise designed to asses the skills and preparedness of ARES volunteers. Envision R1D5 participation from EOCs, hospitals, and home stations.
We announce a special CPR training class 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 Date/Time/Location: Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 0800 - 1200 Location:  Predera Fire Station 184      (Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184)   […]
Panel presentation covering expected Winter ARES missions, expert advice to maintain readiness, special considerations for Winter activations, Vehicular/travel safety, Shelter Operations and Communications. Presenters: Perry/W6AUN, Hal/KE0KFB, and Mike/K7AIH.
Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC 2023 Dates: Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 29 May 27 Jun 17 Jul 22 Aug 26 Sep 23 Oct 28 Nov 18 Dec 16 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Location: Pradera Fire Station (Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184, 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO 80134) Contact: ve@aresdec.org To […]
Sponsor: ARESDEC VEC team via W5YI-VEC 2023 Dates: Jan 28 Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 29 May 27 Jun 17 Jul 22 Aug 26 Sep 23 Oct 28 Nov 18 Dec 16 Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Location: Pradera Fire Station (Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184, 6120 Bridle Path Ln, Parker, CO 80134) Contact: ve@aresdec.org To […]
A public service/camaraderie Thanksgiving morning event where R1D5 provides situation awareness to event staff via observers primarily using HTs on a Simplex frequency. After our turkeys are in the over at home, our volunteers usually meet for Breakfast and then over to help out on this traditional Highlands Ranch Thanksgiving event.  Historically, proceeds have […]
