2014 Communications Academy - March 22-23, 2014

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imageCalling all Radioheads … and anyone else who wants to learn more about volunteer emergency communications!

The 2014 Communications Academy, on the campus of South Seattle Community College, is just a few weeks away. See the link below for more information & register now for this excellent event. This year’s keynote speakers: Bill Schrier, FirstNet, and Harold Kramer, Boston Marathon Volunteer.

The academy provides two days of training and information on various aspects of emergency communications. Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES©); Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS); EOC Support Teams; Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), Civil Air Patrol, Coast Guard Auxiliary, REACT, CERT and anyone interested in emergency communications should attend.

Learn, network, and share your experiences with others.

The 2014 Communications Academy theme is: “The Changing Role of EmComm Volunteers__”

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Keynote Sessions—both days
  • Forty hours of Classroom sessions
  • Four tracks: Beginners,
  • Emergency Management and
  • Leadership, Technical, and
  • Practical Solutions

South Seattle Community College
6000—16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA. 98106
Brockey Center and Olympic Hall

For more info and to register, go to: www.commacademy.org

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