Training / Education
**Welcome to the Mason County Amateur Radio Group Training Page!**
As a dedicated member of our community, we ensure you are well-prepared for emergency situations. Our training curriculum is continuously updated to meet current standards and to include valuable resources from various served agencies.
**Required Courses for New Members:**
1. **FEMA IS-100** - Introduction to Incident Command System
2. **FEMA IS-200** - Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
3. **FEMA IS-700** - National Incident Management System (NIMS)
4. **FEMA IS-800** - National Response Framework
**Continuing Education:**
*Recommended FEMA Courses for ARES Membership:*
1. IS-1 Emergency Manager: An Orientation to the Position
2. IS-26 Guide to Points of Distribution
3. IS-120 Introduction to Exercises
4. IS-130 Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning
5. IS-139 Exercise Design
6. IS-240 Leadership & Influence
7. IS-241 Decision Making and Problem Solving
8. IS-242 Effective Communication
9. IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers
10. IS-250 Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF-15) External Affairs
11. IS-288 The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management
*NIMS Courses:*
1. NIMS ICS-300, Intermediate Incident Command System (Classroom)
2. NIMS ICS-400, Advanced Incident Command System (Classroom)
**ARRL Courses (Fee-Based):**
1. **ARRL EC-001** - Introduction to Emergency Communication
2. **ARRL EC-016** - Public Service and Emergency Communications Management
*Prerequisites for ARRL EC-016:*
- Relevant FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 courses
- Additional FEMA courses listed above
*SKYWARN Training by National Weather Service:*
- Fundamental and advanced courses in weather spotting and reporting, critical for emergency communication roles.
**Note:** Stay updated with our calendar for upcoming training sessions, workshops, and community events.
We aim to equip you with comprehensive skills and knowledge to be an effective and resourceful member. For any queries or guidance, please reach out to us.