Norman Citizen Corps

This month's training will be an introduction to the core concepts of Emergency Communications.

In this module you will learn about:

- The role of CERT in emergency communications
- How to use a communications plan
- Communications modes and technologies, including different phone and radio types
- An overview of basic two-way radios and how to use them
- How a CERT member participates in Net Operations
- Radio discipline techniques to encourage effective communication
- How to use tactical call signs
- How to make a call on a radio
- Proper radio "use" techniques

The training starts promptly @ 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 11th at Firehouse # 7 at 2207 Goddard Rd Norman, OK -- our social starts at 6 pm -- the main dish will be Italian Beef sandwiches and chips -- please bring your favorite dessert -- drinks will be provided.

Agenda
* 6:00 - 6:30 pm Social
* 6:30 - 6:45 pm Introductions
* 6:45 - 7:30 pm Emergency Communications 
* 7:30 - 7:45 pm Q & A Session
* 7:45 pm Dismissed

Please contact Rarchar S. Tortorello, (405) 761-4401 or David Grizzle, (405) 245-9522 with questions or concerns.

Key download(s):

-Participant's Manual 
(http://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1449695072653-f9e63377160573cd3050158874dc548c/cert_emergencycommunications_pm_100615.pdf)

- Directions to Firestation #7
https://goo.gl/maps/A2WuQJNKZQD2

About Us
The mission of Norman’s Citizen Corps is to harness the power of every individual through education, training, and volunteer service to make communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to the threats of terrorism, crime, public health issues, and disasters of all kinds.