Required Training
Currently all volunteers must have completed two FEMA Independent Study courses before they can be issued a Washington State Emergency Worker card by Cowlitz County DEM. The required courses, along with many others related to emergency management, can be taken online through the FEMA Independent Study website at:
Independent Study Program (ISP)
The two courses are:
In addition, supervisors and leaders must have:
Amateur radio volunteers must also take a series of short classes sponsored by the County, and coordinated through the Cowlitz County SAR Council. Schedules for these classes will be posted in the "Schedule" section below. You MUST register for classes with Randy, NU7D, to ensure you are advised of any changes to the schedule. Classes without any preregistrations will be cancelled, so don't just show up without notice. These classes are:
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Defensive Driving
- County Procedures and Standards
- Radio Procedures
- Crime Scene Preservation
Scheduled Meetings
ACS meetings are held at 7pm on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Cowlitz County DEM, located at 312 S.W. 1st Avenue in Kelso, WA. Since our meetings are held after normal business hours, please contact us for entry information prior to attending a meeting.
2010 Training Schedule
March
- Wednesday, Mar. 3: LCARA Meeting, 1930 Hrs., LCARA Club House
- Thursday, Mar. 4: Project Lifesaver Training, 1830 Hrs., RIZAD Complex
- Sunday, Mar. 14: ELT Practice, 1400 Hrs., Cowlitz County
- Tuesday, Mar. 16: Blood Borne Pathogens, 1830 Hrs., RIZAD Complex
- Wednesday, Mar. 17: LCARA Meeting, 1930 Hrs., LCARA Club House
- Thursday, Mar. 25: ACS Meeting, 1900 Hrs., Cowlitz County EOC
April
- Thursday, Apr. 1: Project Lifesaver Training, 1830 Hrs., RIZAD Complex
- Wednesday, Apr. 7: LCARA Meeting, 1930 Hrs., LCARA Club House
- Tuesday, Apr. 13: ELT Practice, 1800 Hrs., Cowlitz County
- Wednesday, Apr. 21: LCARA Meeting, 1930 Hrs., LCARA Club House
- Thursday, Apr. 22: ACS Meeting, 1900 Hrs., Note Change: RIZAD Complex
- Thursday, Apr. 29: Volunteer Appreciation Night, 1800 Hrs., Cowlitz PUD Auditorium
May
- Saturday, May 1: Senior Fair, 0900 Hrs., Expo Center
- Wednesday, May 5: LCARA Meeting, 1930 Hrs., LCARA Club House
- Thursday, May 6: Project Lifesaver Training, 1830 Hrs., RIZAD Complex
- Sunday, May 9: Large Ham Project Lifesaver Exercise, 1000 Hrs., Cowlitz County
- Sat/Sun May 15/16: LCARA Mt. St. Helens, 0800 Hrs., Johnston Ridge
- May 17 - 21: Pre-State SAR Conference http://wasarconf.org, 0800Hrs., Skamania County
- Wednesday, May 19: LCARA Meeting, 1930 Hrs., LCARA Club House
- May 21 - 23: State SAR Conference, 1200 Hrs., Skamania County
- Thursday, May 27: ACS Meeting, 1900 Hrs., RIZAD Complex
