No formal training is required of any ham willing to participate in NEWS, nor do we expect it of you. 

There are a number of very good training programs available for those hams who want to learn more about Emergency Communications (EmComm).  The ARRL offers 3 levels of EmComm training: EC-001, EC-002, and EC-003.  Information about these courses can be found on the ARRL website: www.arrl.org.

For those who are interested in learning more without any cost, we are providing a link to an on-line training guide for EmComm written by Dr. John A. Allocca, WB2LUA, who is the ARES Emergency Coordinator and the RACES Radio Officer for the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County, NY.  He has graciously allowed us the capability to link to and use his training manuals.  Please feel free to avail yourself to them.

For more information about EmComm training, please contact Mike Lisenco, N2YBB, at n2ybb@arrl.net.  Or contact your local ARES Emergency Coordinator.