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CDF-VIP Coodinator
Dick
Rekart KE6FUA (559) 642-6230
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As previously reported, Capt. George Haussemann, is retiring and we will be getting a new leader in the near future. I recently talked to Capt. Dave Burroughs, and was advised that the selection process is taking place and a candidate will be named in the near future. On December 13th, Virgina McGowen, Jerry Thompson, and myself attended a VIP Appreciation Lunch that was held at the Mt. Bullion Camp for the California Youth Authority. We were given a tour of the Camp by Capt. Chuck Heinback, Commander of the Camp which was followed by lunch and awards for the VIP volunteers. The lunch was prepared by the California Youth Authority inmates, and was outstanding. The Camp provides education and job training for the youths. Your present ID cards have expired as of December 2000, and new cards are being prepared. The new cards will have your picture on it, but we need to have your picture taken first. You will be called when a time and place are set. We have a new member, Scott Hill, K6IX. Welcome Scott. 73's, Dick KE6FUA, VIP-CDF MARC Coordinator |
Hensley Lake Training Exercise
The Hensley Lake Control Burn Training
Exercise was held on June 10'" from 8 AM to 4:30 PM There was a change
in our normal participation, instead of positioning a station on a fire engine:
the VIP operators were assigned to shadow the Divisional Commanders.
The operators were assigned to the following positions:
Mariposa Command Net (146.745). Bob Jaehnig KQ6KT, and Tom Canton WB6GXQ,
Hensley net Control (147.450 Simplex),
Communications Van, Robbie Robinson W6GME.
Division A, Structure Protection, John Piotrowski KC6TVK,
Division B, Wildland Hose Lays. Dick Rekart KE6FUA,
Division C, Hand Line Construction, Jerry Thompson WA6ONA,
Division D, Mobile Attack Operations, Glenn Eisley W6NDR, and
Division E, Firefighting Survival, Bruce Oatman K6BWO.
There were several occasions where The CDF radio communications failed, and our back up net provided the communications needed to complete the task. Messages were passed from Hensley Divisions to Mariposa Command requesting supplies to simulate emergency conditions. All in All, the VIP Operators felt that it was a successful and stimulating exercise. A report was sent to Captain George Haussemann on where improvements could be made to do a better job on the next exercise or incident.