Around Marble Falls, Central Texas/ Highland Lakes, I believe that several Hams (HLARC HIGHLAND LAKES AMATEUR RADIO CLUB meets at EMS in Marble Falls http://hlarc.org/ )loktite wrote:HAM radio operatorslocke_n_load wrote: HB435 text:I can't think of a group that meets the latter definition to a T.(18) "Volunteer emergency services personnel"
includes a volunteer firefighter, an emergency medical services
volunteer as defined by Section 773.003, Health and Safety Code,
and any individual who, as a volunteer, provides services for the
benefit of the general public during emergency situations.
are also CERT
Community Emergency Response Teams which is exactly Community Volunteers providing Emergency Response
you can find one in your county or by zip code
https://www.google.com/search?q=cert&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Burnet County CERT
http://www.burnetcountytexas.org/defaul ... e=oem.home
CERT Application (Burnet County CERT)
Restrictions:
Must be 18 years of age or older
A criminal background check will take place prior to acceptance as a volunteer
Application Process:
1.Please submit the completed application to
.....redacted ,,,,
2.Attend 22 hours of core training
3.Complete a criminal background check
Volunteers:
Are issued identifying items such as ID cards, caps, shirts or patches
Receive local and national recognition and a
wards for outstanding volunteer efforts
May receive positive recommendations for job applications
Gain experience that may help in perusing job opportunities
Receive training that teaches new skills and develops new interest
http://www.burnetcountytexas.org/users/ ... %20PDF.pdf
You don't have to be a HAM Radio Operator to be in CERT, but ... both help in Emergencies so why not.
Online CERT Training Materials
https://www.fema.gov/training-materials