On Thursday, March 30th, R1D5 ARES was activated by Elbert County OEM to provide communications support for the 125 Fire. This wind driven grass fire started near the intersection of highway 24 south and County Road 125. The fire burned approximately 1000 acres, took one structure, and caused the evacuation of the town of Simla. […]
R1D5 ARES Supports the 125 Fire in Elbert County Read More »
Weather spotting is the act of observing weather for the purpose of monitoring storms in the local area and reporting real-time conditions to a larger group or organization. ARES R1D5 participates in weather spotting activities and reports observations to SkyView Weather. Colorado ARES (COARES) has a working relationship with Skywarn and the Nation Weather Service
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Shelter surveys provide an opportunity to establish & verify documentation and test gear & propagation under favorable conditions. This year R1D5 plans to reexamine many known shelter sites as well as visit for the first time several new shelter sites. R1D5 creates and maintains a document called a Key Location Form for each shelter. A
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Seven VEs assisted nine applicants, and everyone walked away smiling. Stats:(4) new Technicians.(3) new Generals. Two applicants passed both the Tech and General exams in the same session!(2) new Extras. One applicant passed Tech, General, and Extra in the same session!!! Seven VEs:
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On Thursday, November 24th, Colorado ARES R1D5 (aka ARESDEC) provided safety communications for the Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K race. Seventeen (17) ARESDEC members got up early on Thanksgiving Day to volunteer their communication services in temperatures that were flirting around the freezing mark. Over 1400 participants ran, walked or otherwise transported themselves over the
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ARESDEC members attended a DMR programming workshop on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 9:00a -12:00p. The workshop was organized by ARESDEC training officer Hal Jennings (KE0KFB) and took place at the Franktown Fire Protection District Station 184. Michael Lozano (K0NGA) from Rocky Mountain Ham was the guest speaker. Mike delivered information on DMR’s background, adaptation
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