![]() In the meantime they can be found on the Harris County ARES web-site at, Each DEC / EC / AEC may use any of these training topics as they best fit their districts/counties needs. In the immediate future expect to see links posted here to take you to training articles that can be used for weekly nets. Our mission should include achieving the appropriate training that exceeds our customers (served agencies) expectations and perform at a high professional level. Utilization of the training plan is optional, and participation by ARES members is also optional. However, we are urging all county ARES groups to adopt the terminology and recognition by the title of their members. The South Texas ARES database will be updated to reflect these standards, record progress, and recognize those who attain various levels in the training. One significant addition is standards for the evaluator to follow so that the candidate knows exactly what is expected of them. On the other hand, many are requiring that ARES members assigned to them "MUST" have completed FEMA IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 and additional site-specific training. The Standardized Training Workbook for the South Texas Section has been slightly reorganized to bring it more in line with what our served agencies generally require and to make it easier for ARES members to reach higher levels of certification. When working with our served agencies many may require absolutely nothing more than a warm body who can operate the radios and follow instructions. This will largely be driven by what our served agencies may need from us. ![]() The ARRL also goes on to say that "Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES". ![]() The ARRL only requires to be an ARES member one must have an Amateur Radio License and join ARES. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) has recently (Feb 2017) assumed the role of ASEC-Training for STX. Mike Urich, KA5CVH ( This email address is being protected from spambots. It also allows others to come help us that speak a common language of technical skills.Thanks to our (South Texas Section Communications Manager) Lee Cooper, W5LHC, an initiative to introduce a standardized ARES training program has been accepted by the entire West Gulf Division (that's South Texas, North Texas, West Texas, and Oklahoma). Being able to tell a served agency, local or otherwise, that we have folks trained to a nationally recognized standard permits a much better ability to meet our community’s needs in the event of a disaster or special event. Their structure and operational requirements will be different, to some degree, in various areas than hurricane support for the gulf coast or winter blizzard events in the northern areas. As an example hams in California support the CAL FIRE efforts. Just remember that some information will be tailored to their specific needs and served agency requirements. There are also good references from around the amateur radio community, ARES and RACES groups throughout the country that have some great resources available. Your local ARES leadership can provide some directly or direct you someone who can help. There are local mentors in various subject areas that can help. Having folks respond from this area to another or come into this area from another, everyone has a common basic knowledge set. Provides for smooth and safe support of a communications need locally, regionally or nationally. "Just as you don't go to a prom to learn to dance, you don't go to a disaster to learn how to respond." Working as an individual, with a team or a served agency it provides for a common knowledge base to meet regulatory, operational, safety or served agency requirements. A basic set of standard training subjects or areas to provide a base level on knowledge to support Amateur Radio communications events and regulatory requirements. ![]()
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