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Good evening. I hope everyone had a great weekend and took a moment to reflect on the freedom we enjoy because of the military personnel who gave their lives protecting that freedom. To those who have lost loved ones in the military, thank you for your sacrifice.

We need help this Saturday, May 30th! Several months ago we participated in a "Prepare" event in Lealman that resulted in installing over 125 smoke alarms in a high risk area in Lealman. On Saturday, May 30th, in partnership with the American Red Cross, we will be conducting our second Prepare event in Grid 541A. (Generally, the area between Haines Rd and 28th Street and 62nd Avenue N to 70th Avenue North.) We need help to nstall alarms, educate our citizens in fire safety and, if you don't want to actually assist in installing the alarms, we can use you at the clubhouse preparing the alarms for installation. We that Smoke alarms DO save lives and that is the reason that you participate in CERT. Join us at 8:15am at the Sawgrass Mobile Home Community located at 3035 66th Avenue North and help us save lives. We need your help, so RSVP on Mission Manager or email me that you will be attending. (If you have a cordless drill and/or a step ladder, please bring these items with you.) Please wear your CERT vest. Thank you in advance for your help.

As Hurricane Season approaches, are you ready?

Respectfully,

K. Larry Thompson, Captain

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NEXT STEPS COURSES

CERT TRAINING / ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITIES

CERT BASIC COURSE

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We are currently exploring the opportunity of hosting a CERT Conference at the Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla, Florida on February 25th through the 28th 2016. If you are interested in helping organizing this conference, please email me.

NEXT STEPS COURSES

06/22/2015: NEXT STEP: ICS - Next Step ICS covers the basics of the Incident Command System (ICS) as well as systems utilized to "run" a mission. The class concludes with a tabletop exercise. This course is a requirement for new members and must be retaken every two years by current members. The class is held in the Training Room at Fire Station #18 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. RSVP on MM. Course repeats on October 26th

07/27/2015: NEXT STEP: COMMUNICATIONS - Communications makes or breaks any operation. Communications is more than just equipment; It involves the ability to deliver a clear and concise message. Next Step: Communications involves learning about the different means of communicating including FRS/GMRS and amateur radios and how to properly "frame" a message for clarity, purpose, and urgency. This course is a requirement for new members and must be retaken every two years by current members. The class is held in the Training Room at Fire Station #18 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. RSVP on MM

08/24/2015: NEXT STEP: CERT ORIENTATION - Next Step: CERT Orientation covers Standard Operating Guidelines utilized by Lealman CERT. Subjects covered will provide basic information in how our program works including the technology we utilize such as Mission Manager, Phonevite, and our Website. This course is required for issuing of Lealman CERT Identification cards. This course is a requirement for new members and must be retaken every two years by current members. The class is held in the Training Room at Fire Station #18 from 6:30pm until 9:30pm. Course repeats September 28th.

CERT TRAINING / ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITIES

(Please utilize your Mission Manager (MM) account to RSVP to events and training opportunities mentioned below.

If you are currently not a MM users please email me and we will set-up an account.)

05/30/2015: PREPARE 541A - On Saturday, May 30th, we are partnering with the American Red Cross in Prepare 541A. This event involves going door to door in a selected area (Grid 541A) and checking to ensure that the home has a working smoke alarm! We will meet at the clubhouse at the Sawgrass Mobile Home Community located at 3035 66th Avenue North at 8am. The ARC will have donuts & coffee and we will organize into teams to canvas this park and the neighborhood. The ARC will supply all the needed equipment. Sawgrass MHP will provide lunch at the end of the morning. This is a great cause and is truly making an impact in our community; Yes, saving lives!!! If you have a cordless drill or step ladder, please bring it. I would love a great turnout at this event...Please RSVP in MM.

06/04/2015: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.

06/06/2015: FIRE OPS 101 - On Saturday, June 6th we will be providing help in the areas of rehab and registration for the IAFF/PCFCA's Fire Ops 101 event. This event reaches out to elected officials to demonstrate the world of firefighting. It is a very demanding event. We will begin at 6:15am with registration and will work with East Lake & Gulfport CERT as well as Pinellas County Medical Reserve Corps in the rehab function. We need a good 5-7 of our CERT members to help out that day. We should be totally demobilized by 2pm. If you are interested in assisting, please RSVP at http://www.2015feeltheheat.eventbrite.com/

06/15/2015: CAC MEETING - The Lealman CERT Advisory Committee meets each month on the 3rd Monday at 6:30pm to discuss and coordinate upcoming training sessions and activities. All CERT members are welcome to attend and your input is important in shaping the future of Lealman CERT. The meeting is held in the Training Room at Fire Station #18. RSVP on MM.

06/18/2015: CERT RADIO NET - The Lealman CERT Amateur Radio Club ''KI4ZKR'' holds a bi-monthly net on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month beginning at 8pm. The net starts on the N4AAC Repeater 145.310 MHz, PL tone of 103.5. Following the Repeater check-in the net moves to the CERT Simplex Frequency of 146.580 MHz. This is a controlled net. Please listen to and follow net controls instructions. RSVP on MM.

CERT BASIC COURSE