Feb 2008
Huntington Beach Fire Department needs your help!
February 25, 2008 16:35
Huntington Beach Fire Department needs your help!
On March 5, 2008, the Huntington Beach Fire Department will be hosting a HB
RACES recruitment program. We are inviting all FCC licensed Amateur Radio
Operators living or working in Huntington Beach to join our ranks in
becoming an Emergency Communicator. After a brief presentation, tour the
city's Emergency Operation Center (EOC), speak to current RACES members,
observe demonstrations of RACES capabilities and learn more about the city's
Emergency Management & Homeland Security program.
March 5, 2008, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
City Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
On March 5, 2008, the Huntington Beach Fire Department will be hosting a HB
RACES recruitment program. We are inviting all FCC licensed Amateur Radio
Operators living or working in Huntington Beach to join our ranks in
becoming an Emergency Communicator. After a brief presentation, tour the
city's Emergency Operation Center (EOC), speak to current RACES members,
observe demonstrations of RACES capabilities and learn more about the city's
Emergency Management & Homeland Security program.
March 5, 2008, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
City Council Chambers
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
2008 HB RACES Officers
February 25, 2008 16:32
The 2008 HB RACES Officers are:
Peter Barbour, N6RAS Chief Radio Officer
Vaughn Densley, KE6V Assistant Chief Radio Officer
Steve Albert, KE6OCE Events Officer
Jim Hansen, KG6ZDP Training Officer
Peter Shores, AD6TN Technical Officer / Financial Officer
Robert Thompson, KE6RKG Personel Officer
Wayne Yoshida, KH6WZ Public Information Officer
Manny Vizinho, KG6IQL Documentation Officer
Tim Sawyer, WD6AWP Information Technology Officer / Repeater Liaison
Shelley and Roy Lothringer, N6MEL American Red Cross Liaison Team
The officers met on Monday, January 7, 2008 for their first meeting of the
year. They will work tirelessly in 2008 to ensure that HB RACES is prepared
to meet the needs of the Huntington Beach Emergency Services Office in times
of extraordinary need. They were introduced to the general membership at our
February 11th meeting.
HB RACES can't accomplish this goal without the participation and commitment
of all HB RACES stations. Help make 2008 a successful year by staying
involved. It is as easy as participating in our weekly nets, quarterly
meetings and occasional public service events. All RACES stations should
strive to learn more about emergency communications, advancing their
knowledge of the amateur radio hobby and the community you live and work in.
Let's all give generously of our time and efforts this year to make
Huntington Beach a safer place for all.
Peter Barbour, N6RAS
Chief Radio Officer
Huntington Beach RACES
City of Huntington Beach hosted the annual Surf City Marathon
February 25, 2008 16:19
On February 3, 2008 the City of Huntington Beach hosted the annual Surf City Marathon. Although it was a rainy and windy day, approximately 15,000 runners still attended the race. HB Fire Department deployed the city’s state-of-the-art Mobile Command Post, an Engine Company and an Ambulance to support the racers if there were any medical emergencies. In addition to the deployment of tactical resources, the fire department activated its Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) volunteers and positioned them at various points around the course and at four first aid stations. RACES is a volunteer organization that provides auxiliary communications for the city in the event of a disaster. The group began in the late 1970s and has been activated for fires, floods, oil spills, and communication failures. They are a crucial part of the city’s emergency response plans. Assisting RACES were several CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) communicators, another volunteer organization that supports the city in disasters.
Even with the poor weather, these volunteers maintained a constant communications network and reported several injuries to paramedics. Although only one individual was transported to the hospital, there were many cases of cold weather and other running related injuries. The City of Huntington Beach would like to recognize the following individuals for their outstanding service to our community.
Steven Albert, Shelley Lothringer, Roy Lothringer, Peter Shores, Peter Barbour, Jim Hansen, John Caughlan, Jim Barry, Jeff Turlis, Chris Maddy, Chris Owens, William Witt, Darrell Sullivan, Vaughn Densley, Jeff Campbell, Tim Sawyer, Marilyn Sawyer, Gary Stuart II, Walter Glowski, Manny Vizihno, Joe Tom, Robert McElhiney, Barbara Beck, Michael Binder, Pat Cohen, Mike Cohen, Kenneth Mailman, Richard Powell, Kevin Emery, Ned Bailey.