NEW TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ARES PERSONNEL

In order to deploy efficient and well trained teams, in times of emergencies and for public service events, the Western Washington Leadership Team has developed the following minimum recommendations for all ARES personnel.  We do understand that some of our served agencies such as American Red Cross or local Department of Emergency Management, may require/mandate other training - which is within their authority to do so - however we believe that a basic education/training program can only strengthen our ability to serve when we are called. 

It is recommended that Section Staff  Take These Classes

    IS-100a:  Introduction to Incident Command System

v     S-200a:  ICS for Single Resource and Initial Incidents

v     S-288:  The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management

v    IS-700:  National Incident Management System (NIMS), an Introduction

     IS-800b:  National Response Framework, an Introduction

b     Basic First Aid/CPR

       EmComm Level 1, 2 & 3 provided by ARRL

    It is recommended that District Staff Take These Classes

     IS-100a:  Introduction to Incident Command System

        IS-288:  The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management

        Basic First Aid/CPR

        EmComm Level 1, 2 & 3 provided by ARRL

   It is recommended that All ARES Personnel Take These Classes

       IS-100a:  Introduction to Incident Command System

       Basic First Aid/CPR

       EmComm Level 1, & 2  provided by ARRL