HAM Radio class

The 4^th annual Newport Beach CERT HAM radio technician class is scheduled for early February 2012.  All CERT volunteers that are interested in becoming FCC licensed HAM radio operators are encouraged to enroll.  The instructor for the class is Gordon West, one of the leading experts on HAM radio in the United States.  Click here to view the class flyer.  To register for the class, please print out the flyer, follow the registration directions and mail a check directly to Radio School.  You cannot register for this class through Newport Beach CERT and must register directly with Gordon West, please read the flyer.  This class is only offered once a year and will fill quickly so if you are interested register soon.  This class will open to all CERT volunteers in Orange County this week so if you are interested in participting please register soon.  E-mailnbcert@nbfd.net if you have CERT related questions about the class.

Newport Beach CERT HAM Radio Technician class

DATES: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (6:30-9:00 pm), Thursday, February 9, 2012 (6:30-9:00 pm) and Saturday, February 11, 2012 (8:00 am-5:00 pm)

PLACE: Newport Beach Fire Station #7 (20401 Acacia, Newport Beach)

COST: $75 for materials and $15 on day of test for FCC fee

ATTIRE: CERT vest and ID badge

COURSE FLYER

To register for this class, complete the attached cut-out on the course flyer and mail it directly back to Gordon West Radio Schools. 

For further information on the class, contact Gordon West Radio schools directly at (714) 549-5000 or e-mailnbcert@nbfd.net.

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TIME: 6:30-9:00 pm 

The 4th Annual State of CERT event date has been set for Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Oasis Senior Center. This is the big annual awards dinner and banquet to recognize the efforts of all CERT volunteers. Awards will be given to CERT Volunteer of the Year, CERT Neighborhood of the Year, the Spirit of CERT Award and CERT Instructor of the Year. All CERT volunteers are encouraged to attend this once a year event to get updates on the state of the CERT program and to recognize the efforts of your fellow CERT volunteers. Invitations will be mailed in early December.  To view the invitation click here. 

Spring CERT class schedule 

The spring 2012 class schedule has been finalized and is available on the City of Newport Beach web-site. There is a Tuesday-Thursday CERT class that starts on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and an all-day Saturday class that starts on Saturday, March 3. The CERT "Drill the Skills" is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2012. To view both CERT program schedules click here.Please encourage your friends, family and neighbors to enroll in one of the upcoming spring CERT classes.

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Fall CERT "Drill the Skills"- Saturday, October 29th

TIME: 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
PLACE: Santa Ana Heights Fire Station #7 (20401 Acacia)

This is the last "Drill the Skills" of 2011. All CERT volunteers are encouraged to participate. Come and renew your identification badge and refresh your skills. If you would like to participate in the "Drill the Skills," as a drill volunteer or as a drill participant e-mail nbcert@nbfd.net and specify what role you would like.

CERT volunteers are also needed to assist with drill preparation on Friday, October 28th from 9:00 am- noon. If you would like to assist with drill set-up, e-mail nbcert@nbfd.net.

American Red Cross Shelter Training class- Saturday, October 22 

TIME: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
PLACE: City of Irvine Civic Center, Community Training Center (One Civic Center Plaza)

This class is recommend for CERT volunteers who want to be CMAP (CERT Mutual Aid Program certified) and be available to respond to other Orange County cities, when called upon. At the class, students will acquire knowledge of Red Cross policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter during a disaster. Students will also receive an overview of the activities performed by the Mass Care group in support of a disaster relief operation.

This class will fill very quickly. The Red Cross only offers this class a few times each year and this is a great opportunity to take the entire class in one Saturday. Interested Newport Beach CERT volunteers are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible. To register on-line, click 2011 CMAP Shelter Training . On-line registration will be open through October 14, 2011. To register via phone or for more information call Frank Southern with Irvine Police Department at (949) 724-7054 or e-mailfsouthern@cityofirvine.org.

CERT Organizational Meeting- Thursday, November 3rd

TIME: 6:30 pm
PLACE: Santa Ana Heights Fire Station #7 (20401 Acacia)

At this meeting we will be discussing the new CERT Board of Directors, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities. All CERT volunteers are encouraged to attend. If you would like to volunteer to assist in a variety of new ways, then this is definitely the meeting for you. If you plan on attending the meeting, e-mail nbcert@nbfd.net .


SAVE THE DATE- State of CERT Event- Friday, January 27, 2012

TIME: 6:30-9:00 pm
PLACE: Oasis Senior Center

The 4th Annual State of CERT event date has been set for Friday, January 27, 2012 from 6:30-9:00 pm at the Oasis Senior Center. This is the big annual awards dinner and banquet to recognize the efforts of all CERT volunteers. Awards will be given to CERT Volunteer of the Year, CERT Neighborhood of the Year, the Spirit of CERT Award and CERT Instructor of the Year. All CERT volunteers are encouraged to attend this once a year event to get updates on the state of the CERT program and to recognize the efforts of your fellow CERT volunteers. Invitations will be mailed in early December.


Spring CERT class schedule

The spring 2012 class schedule has been finalized and is available on the City of Newport Beach web-site. There is a Tuesday-Thursday CERT class that starts on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and an all-day Saturday class that starts on Saturday, March 3. The CERT "Drill the Skills" is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2012. To view both CERT program schedules clickhere. Please encourage your friends, family and neighbors to enroll in one of the upcoming spring CERT classes.

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Alert OC Mass Notification Test Call- Thursday, October 20th starting at 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date: 10/11/2011

City of Newport Beach residents will receive an annual test call message from AlertOC, a county-wide emergency notification system, on Thursday, October 20th starting at 5:00 p.m. The AlertOC system gives city officials the ability to communicate with residents and businesses about time-sensitive, emergency or public safety matters. 

The  test call is intended to remind the community about the system and also to test internal activation procedures. All listed primary residential phones in Newport Beach are automatically included in the system and will receive a phone message that will last less than 60 seconds.  All primary business lines are also included in the system but will not receive the test call this year. 

If a residence with a listed "land line" does not receive the test call, the resident should visit the city's web-site at www.newportbeachca and click on the "Disaster Preparedness" button to enter their contact information into the secure database or click here.

In addition, community members can choose to add up to three phone numbers and two e-mail addresses to the database and receive emergency information via text messages to cell phones, PDAs, and e-mail accounts. They can also opt to have information delivered through special receiving devices (TTY/TDD) for the hearing impaired.

Residents with call-blocking services can also receive the city's AlertOC calls by adding 949-644-3620 to their approved number list.

For more information about the Alert OC mass notifcation test call on Thursday, October 20th starting at 5:00 pm or about the system in general, e-mail nbcert@nbfd.net or call (949) 644-3112. 

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Looking for volunteers to help with Check In / Registration where they will check off names from a list, hand out ID's, and welcome bags with the programs inside.  I've attached the volunteer sign up list which shows the dates and times we are looking to fill.  Cert members can wear casual attire, no green vests necessary.  This portion will take place at the Hyatt Hotel at 1107 Jamboree Rd., in the Garden Rooms (through the lobby, out the back, to the left).  The shifts are 5 hours in the morning, and 4 hours in the afternoon or evening.  If anyone would like to work more than one that would be fine.

The second area we may need assistance with 2-3 volunteers per day is at our golf event.  Tuesday July 12th @ Tijeras Creek Golf Club from 7:30am - 9:30am.   Wednesday July 13th @ Pelican Hill Golf Club from 7:30am - 9:30am, and Thursday July 14th @ Tustin Ranch Golf Club from 7:30am - 9:30am.

Please have all interested volunteers email me with their preferred day, time, and place and I will coordinate the rest.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Justin Carr

Chairman 2011 California Firefighters Olympics

www.FIREFIGHTEROLYMPICS.org

jcarr@nbfd.net

949-235-3694

June 21st 2011

Over 50, RACES, CERT and other City Works and Safety members
 attended this very informative class
 The class dealt with Post-Disaster Safety Assessment, of property(s) and structures.
Thank you, Katie for a great class :)
http://www.oes.ca.gov/

Support Relief Efforts for Haiti

Posted Date: 1/14/2010 2:30 PM

Earthquake in Haiti

Donate to the relief fund
The best way our community can help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake is to make a financial donation to the American Red Cross
• Online at www.redcross.org
• By calling 1-800-REDCROSS
• By mail 202 W. Rialto Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408
• By texting the word Haiti to 90999 and a $10 donation will be added to the donors monthly cell phone bill.
Get Trained for Earthquakes and Disasters
This recent earthquake illustrates the importance of being prepared for earthquakes and all types of disasters. The Newport Beach Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, Program is designed to prepare citizens in the event of a catastrophic disaster. This unique program is offered to all Newport Beach residents free-of-charge. If you are interested in the CERT program, call 949-644-3112 or click here.