WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in above photo in which I have never shared publicly me at the Easter Seal School Miami, Florida in 1976 - 1977 a School specializing in a school for kids with disabilities. Also in photos are my reading trophies 1976-1977 1977-1978 from the reading club there at the school for reading so many pages of books unfortunately these trophies and also a basketball trophy and others items such as my Sheeler Winton Swim Club Miami Florida swim team gear that had in which had special meaning to me were stolen while moving from one spot to another here in Ridgefield, Connecticut back in 2009 or 2010. Reminds me of the time in the early 1980's being ran off the road purposely as riding my bike on Simpaug Turnpike in West Redding Connecticut by high school kids. Other photo is one of my day schedule at the Easter Seal School Miami, Florida. I’m sharing in hopes it will help others and by learning and reading about about Navy Seal David Goggins shares about his own Learning Disabilities and also does Ultramarathons ultra marathons and also learning and listening to Navy Seal Naval Adm. William H. McRaven commencement speech. Also A quote from the speech “There are alot of sharks in the world” Don’t back down from the sharks”
WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in above photo in which I have never shared publicly me at the Easter Seal School Miami, Florida in 1976 - 1977 a School specializing in a school for kids with disabilities. Also in photos are my reading trophies 1976-1977 1977-1978 from the reading club there at the school for reading so many pages of books unfortunately these trophies and also a basketball trophy and others items such as my Sheeler Winton Swim Club Miami Florida swim team gear that had in which had special meaning to me were stolen while moving from one spot to another here in Ridgefield, Connecticut back in 2009 or 2010. Reminds me of the time in the early 1980's being ran off the road purposely as riding my bike on Simpaug Turnpike in West Redding Connecticut by high school kids. Other photo is one of my day schedule at the Easter Seal School Miami, Florida. I’m sharing in hopes it will help others and by learning and reading about about Navy Seal David Goggins shares about his own Learning Disabilities and also does Ultramarathons ultra marathons and also learning and listening to Navy Seal Naval Adm. William H. McRaven commencement speech. Also A quote from the speech “There are alot of sharks in the world” Don’t back down from the sharks”
WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in above photo in which I have never shared publicly me at the Easter Seal School Miami, Florida in 1976 - 1977 a School specializing in a school for kids with disabilities. Also in photos are my reading trophies 1976-1977 1977-1978 from the reading club there at the school for reading so many pages of books unfortunately these trophies and also a basketball trophy and others items such as my Sheeler Winton Swim Club Miami Florida swim team gear that had in which had special meaning to me were stolen while moving from one spot to another here in Ridgefield, Connecticut back in 2009 or 2010. Reminds me of the time in the early 1980's being ran off the road purposely as riding my bike on Simpaug Turnpike in West Redding Connecticut by high school kids. Other photo is one of my day schedule at the Easter Seal School Miami, Florida. I’m sharing in hopes it will help others and by learning and reading about about Navy Seal David Goggins shares about his own Learning Disabilities and also does Ultramarathons ultra marathons and also learning and listening to Navy Seal Naval Adm. William H. McRaven commencement speech. Also A quote from the speech “There are alot of sharks in the world” Don’t back down from the sharks”
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut is a ham radio set up in which my father who is a Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator ( My call sign WA8UNS used to be my father's call sign in 1966 ) gave me his old go-kit of a Elecraft K2 Transceiver with a Elecraft KAT100 Automatic Antenna Tuner and SignaLink USB and Dell Computer all so I can start doing some digital communications like the MIDTN (Michigan Digital Traffic Net) and finally some HF communications as I have been a General Class Amateur Radio Operator on April 12 2007 and getting my technician class amateur radio licence on May 10 2005 as I had been trying to get since about 1990 but had a hard time with the 5 WPM CW. It was very nice on my father to give me his old set up as otherwise I still might not be on the air do to the cost of HF equipment. WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut is now currently trying to get Vera HF Winlink set up before the next Winlink Thursday Winlink Thursdays - EmComm-Training.org so I can start training via HF instead of going through telnet. Feel free to contact me if interested in helping me set this up.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut Amateur Radio Ham Radio ARRL American Radio Relay League Member really needs help with to position my antenna higher in my apartment attic better please feel free to contact me if you would like to help as having issues with the current antenna there so unable to get on the air. nsawa8uns@gmail.com Thanks
UPDATE as of May 20th 2022 and only having the Elecraft K2 Transceiver with a Elecraft KAT100 Automatic Antenna Tuner and SignaLink USB and Dell Computer up and operating at my home apartment and just seeing what I could hear.
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut at the Appalachian Mountain Club Connecticut Chapter AMC Northwest Camp today February 16th 2022 in upstate CT near MA doing some Amateur Radio Winlink set up digital communications via amateur radio. This equipment that I was using is my father’s equipment that used while there. I use just a basic old Lenovo ThinkPad T400 that was donated to me as I am starting to take part in the weekly Special EmComm Training for Winlink Thursday for this American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Volunteer
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut at the Appalachian Mountain Club Connecticut Chapter AMC Northwest Camp today February 16th 2022 in upstate CT near MA doing some Amateur Radio Winlink set up digital communications via amateur radio. This equipment that I was using is my father’s equipment that used while there. I use just a basic old Lenovo ThinkPad T400 that was donated to me as I am starting to take part in the weekly Special EmComm Training for Winlink Thursday for this American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Volunteer
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut at the Appalachian Mountain Club Connecticut Chapter AMC Northwest Camp today February 16th 2022 in upstate CT near MA doing some Amateur Radio Winlink set up digital communications via amateur radio. This equipment that I was using is my father’s equipment that used while there. I use just a basic old Lenovo ThinkPad T400 that was donated to me as I am starting to take part in the weekly Special EmComm Training for Winlink Thursday for this American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Volunteer
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut at the Appalachian Mountain Club Connecticut Chapter AMC Northwest Camp today February 16th 2022 in upstate CT near MA doing some Amateur Radio Winlink set up digital communications via amateur radio. This equipment that I was using is my father’s equipment Elecraft K3 Transceiver that used while there. I use just a basic old Lenovo ThinkPad T400 as I take part in the weekly Special EmComm Training for Winlink Thursday Winlink Thursdays - EmComm-Training.org and I also participate in the monthly Winlink Wednesday CT ARES Digital Net via Telnet mode for this American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Volunteer
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian at Chico's FAS headquarters building 4 Fort Myers Florida as was using as a staff shelter. Testing and setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish with Ubiquiti Networks Unifi Security Gateway, USG-PRO-4 with a Ubiquiti Unifi Switch 24 PoE 500W with a Ubiquiti Networks UniFi UAP-PRO Wireless Access Point. And also testing with a Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series Cellular Gateway as backup communications
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian at Chico's FAS headquarters building 4 Fort Myers Florida as was using as a staff shelter. Testing and setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish with Ubiquiti Networks Unifi Security Gateway, USG-PRO-4 with a Ubiquiti Unifi Switch 24 PoE 500W with a Ubiquiti Networks UniFi UAP-PRO Wireless Access Point. And also testing with a Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series Cellular Gateway as backup communications
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian at Chico's FAS headquarters building 4 Fort Myers Florida as was using as a staff shelter. Testing and setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish with Ubiquiti Networks Unifi Security Gateway, USG-PRO-4 with a Ubiquiti Unifi Switch 24 PoE 500W with a Ubiquiti Networks UniFi UAP-PRO Wireless Access Point. And also testing with a Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series Cellular Gateway as backup communications
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian setting up laptop computers etc in Arcadia, Florida.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish in Punta Gorda Florida.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish in Harlem Heights, Florida
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian at Chico's FAS headquarters building 10 Fort Myers Florida as was using as a staff shelter. Testing and setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish with Ubiquiti Networks Unifi Security Gateway, USG-PRO-4 with a Ubiquiti Unifi Switch 24 PoE 500W with a Ubiquiti Networks UniFi UAP-PRO Wireless Access Point.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Live Starlink Satellite and Coverage Map.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish in St Cloud, Florida.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian setting up a Starlink SpaceX's Satellite Dish in St Cloud, Florida.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian driving a big Penskerental truck with airbrakes as nobody else in DST wanted to volunteer to drive it to go pick up some DST equipment so I did with a passenger volunteer. First time driving such a big rig with airbrakes.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian driving a big Penskerental truck with airbrakes as nobody else in DST wanted to volunteer to drive it to go pick up some DST equipment so I did with a passenger volunteer. First time driving such a big rig with airbrakes.
WA8UNS Thomas Kimball Ridgefield Connecticut Resident deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian From October 1st to October 17th 2022 and then November 19th to December 10th 2022 Home for awhile at Rutenberg Park 6500 South Pointe Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida
WA8UNS Thomas Kimball Ridgefield Connecticut Resident deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian From October 1st to October 17th 2022 and then November 19th to December 10th 2022 Home for awhile at Rutenberg Park 6500 South Pointe Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida
WA8UNS Thomas Kimball Ridgefield Connecticut Resident deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian From October 1st to October 17th 2022 and then November 19th to December 10th 2022 Home for awhile at Rutenberg Park 6500 South Pointe Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida
WA8UNS Thomas Kimball Ridgefield Connecticut Resident deployment with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) IT Information Technology for Hurricane Ian From October 1st to October 17th 2022 and then November 19th to December 10th 2022 Home for awhile at Rutenberg Park 6500 South Pointe Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo Hurricane Ian Debris Collection Site US 41 & Coconut Rd Bonita Springs, FL
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo Hurricane Ian Damage City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin by the Edison Bridge Fort Myers
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo Hurricane Ian Damage City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin by the Edison Bridge Fort Myers
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo Hurricane Ian Damage Looking towards the Caloosahatchee Bridge US 41 Cleveland Avenue Fort Myers from Joe’s Crab Shack
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut then at American Red Cross Lee County Chapter Fort Myers, FL October 6th 2017: Just got here to do site survey for the new site coming for American Red Cross Disaster Headquarters
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share G271 – Hazardous Weather and Flooding Preparedness G-271 Hazardous Weather and Flood Preparedness in Valhalla, NY November 2013
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders (AWR-310) on January 22nd 2015
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Social Media for Natural Disaster Response and Recovery (PER-304) on September 9th 2014
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders (AWR-310) on January 22nd 2015
Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Also a American Red Cross Volunteer wanted to share that he has finished The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments (AWR-319) on June 20th 2016
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed L0102, Science of Disaster Course https://training.fema.gov/empp/e102.aspx is one of five courses that is apart of The National Emergency Management Basic Academy https://training.fema.gov/empp/basic.aspx.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response Operations (EHTER Ops) EHTER OPS PER-309 training in conjunction with the CDC Center For Disease Control at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness on August 5th 2016
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut on American Red Cross deployment Kentucky Floods July 29th 2022 to August 29th 2022 Kentucky Route 15 Flood Debris Lost Creek Kentucky
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut on American Red Cross deployment Kentucky Floods July 29th 2022 to August 29th 2022 Kentucky Route 15 Flood Debris Lost Creek Kentucky
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut on American Red Cross deployment Kentucky Floods July 29th 2022 to August 29th 2022 Kentucky Route 15 Flood Debris Lost Creek Kentucky
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut on American Red Cross deployment Kentucky Floods July 29th 2022 to August 29th 2022 Kentucky Route 15 Flood Debris Lost Creek Kentucky
WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball Ridgefield Connecticut Ridgefielder aids Red Cross in Tornado Recovery Efforts Mayfield Kentucky - WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut American Red Cross Volunteer Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut at Kentucky Dam Village December 28th 2021 with our The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach Vehicle MOVE-2 Community Outreach program truck Deployment The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach Vehicle Kentucky Tornado Recovery.Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022 IEEE-USA and the American Red Cross have signed a national partnership agreement regarding the MOVE Community Outreach program. MOVE provides short-term communications and power solutions after natural disasters and infrastructure failures.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut at Kentucky Dam Village December 25th 2021 Christmas Day
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share A Starlink Satellite Dish on the roof at a building that we used as our American Red Cross Headquarters at the Kentucky Dam Village State Park Gilbertsville Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and Starlink work together so able to use a A Starlink Satellite Dish for awhile.
Photo: Tornado Damage Mayfield Kentucky Photo taken WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut American Red Cross Volunteer Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022 and also NYS DHSES New York State Division of Homeland Security And Emergency Services Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC) Communications Unit 5 at CFSB bank Mayfield Kentucky and also Many thanks to the support of University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, SpaceX in which loaned us there at our American Red Cross Headquarters for the Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 1 of the Starlink terminal kits. In photo you can see the Starlink, SpaceX's Satellite dish on the roof of our headquarters in Kentucky Dam Village Conference Center other photos of what I had seen personally can be seen on my blog https://wa8uns.blogspot.com/2022/02/wa8uns-thomas-quick-kimball-ridgefield.html
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Verizon Response SPOT (satellite picocell on a trailer) at Dawson Springs, KY
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share my set-up December 22nd 2021 at Dawson Springs, KY I did of Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a Generac Generator to provide power since there was no power because of the Tornado to run the Dell Laptop Computer and with wifi Cradlepoint two different ones and Ubiquiti UniFi to get our volunteers online to help others out. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Field Operations Guide (KY- FOG) Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and other communication documents Photo taken WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut American Red Cross Volunteer Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022 other photos can be seen on my blog https://wa8uns.blogspot.com/2022/02/wa8uns-thomas-kimball-ridgefield.html
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share my set-up December 22nd 2021 at Dawson Springs, KY I did of Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a Dell Laptop Computer and with wifi Cradlepoint two different ones and Ubiquiti UniFi to get our volunteers online to help others out. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Field Operations Guide (KY- FOG) Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and other communication documents Photo taken WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut American Red Cross Volunteer Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022 other photos can be seen on my blog https://wa8uns.blogspot.com/2022/02/wa8uns-thomas-kimball-ridgefield.html
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share my set-up at Dawson Springs, KY December 22nd 2021 I did of Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a Generac Generator to provide power since there was no power because of the Tornado to run the Dell Laptop Computer and with wifi Cradlepoint two different ones and Ubiquiti UniFi to get our volunteers online to help others out. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Field Operations Guide (KY- FOG) Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and other communication documents Photo taken WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut American Red Cross Volunteer Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022 other photos can be seen on my blog https://wa8uns.blogspot.com/2022/02/wa8uns-thomas-kimball-ridgefield.html
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Photo: Tornado Damage Dawson Springs Kentucky
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in picture at Mayfield Kentucky with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operations Center Deployable Tactical Operations System (DTOS) ECCV-8 when I was on deployment American Red Cross Volunteer Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022 A short video of the can be found here about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operations Center Deployable Tactical Operations System (DTOS) https://youtu.be/rjp2KRLKbCg also ER 500-1-30 01 February 2020 More about U.S. Army Corps of Engineers The Deployable Tactical Operations System (DTOS) Pdf
Ridgefielder aids Red Cross in Tornado recovery efforts In which appeared in the Ridgefield Press December 23rd 2021 and also appeared in the Danbury News-Times December 19th 2021 WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut American Red Cross Deployment to Kentucky Tornado Recovery Deployment December 13th 2021 to January 24th 2022. I was working out on the elliptical machine at the Ridgefield Parks & Recreation Recreation Center in Ridgefield, Connecticut when I had got the call to see if I could deploy to Kentucky. Working with the American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Team and also with the The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach VEhicle MOVE Team MOVE Community Outreach program in which has partnership with the American Red Cross while on this deployment. Configuring cell phones and laptops to work together with the hotspots from the cellphones for our volunteers going out in the field and also configuring Cradlepoint with Ubiquiti UniFi AP access point and going out info the field and setting them up for this equipment is used to be able to help out in the field going out with the caseworker volunteers so they can help others out. Also sometimes setting up satellite dish(s) setup to help provide that internet services so our volunteers can be able to help others. Also fixing and other types of computer and printer issues and making sure the IP "Internet Protocol," address number is working for the wireless network connections and anything communications related to make sure our volunteers are connected and able to communicate..
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut Providing both Electricity Power and also internet wifi to our American Red Cross caseworkers here for there laptops. The Ford F-10 XLT Emergency Power Truck I was driving for my American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Ida September and October 2021 Photos at Marrero Louisiana
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Montegut Louisiana Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a Dell Laptop Computer with mouse and with wifi Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series and Ubiquiti UniFi set up with a NetGear FirstNet Ready Nighthawk Hotspot Router with Antenna as back-up with a Power Strip plug American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Ida September and October 2021 had started September 1st 2021 to September 22nd 2021 then I went back on October 13th 2021 and finished my deployment November 5th 2021
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Montegut Louisiana Photo in
Hurricane Damage American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Ida September and October 2021 had started September 1st 2021 to September 22nd 2021 then I went back on October 13th 2021 and finished my deployment November 5th 2021 The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Disaster Preparedness & Response resources for hurricanes and floods and wildfires aimed at protecting the health and safety of those responding to. Sharing these resources as volunteers like myself have been deployed to help where to hurricanes and floods and wildfires have occurred and helping you keep safe. As seen in middle photo Electrical transformers were damaged and open and on the ground.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Montegut Louisiana Photo in
Hurricane Damage American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Ida September and October 2021 had started September 1st 2021 to September 22nd 2021 then I went back on October 13th 2021 and finished my deployment November 5th 2021
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Grand Isle Louisiana with our The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach Vehicle MOVE-2 Community Outreach program truck Deployment to Louisiana with the American Red Cross Hurricane Ida. IEEE-USA and the American Red Cross have signed a national partnership agreement regarding the MOVE Community Outreach program. MOVE provides short-term communications and power solutions after natural disasters and infrastructure failures.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Grand Isle Louisiana with our The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach Vehicle MOVE-2 Community Outreach program truck Deployment to Louisiana with the American Red Cross Hurricane Ida. IEEE-USA and the American Red Cross have signed a national partnership agreement regarding the MOVE Community Outreach program. MOVE provides short-term communications and power solutions after natural disasters and infrastructure failures.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Bayou Gauche Louisiana with our The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach Vehicle MOVE-2 Community Outreach program truck Deployment to Louisiana with the American Red Cross Hurricane Ida. IEEE-USA and the American Red Cross have signed a national partnership agreement regarding the MOVE Community Outreach program. MOVE provides short-term communications and power solutions after natural disasters and infrastructure failures.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut in Lockport Louisiana with our The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE-USA Community Outreach (MOVE) Mobile Outreach Vehicle MOVE-2 Community Outreach program truck Deployment to Louisiana with the American Red Cross Hurricane Ida - IEEE-USA and the American Red Cross have signed a national partnership agreement regarding the MOVE Community Outreach program. MOVE provides short-term communications and power solutions after natural disasters and infrastructure failures.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut setting up a HughesNet satellite dish in Houma, LA deployed for Hurricane Ida to Baton Rouge Louisiana to help out. American Red Cross DST/CS/SV Disaster Services Technology Customer Service Supervisor.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut setting up Starlink Satellite dish Houma, LA deployed for Hurricane Ida to Baton Rouge Louisiana to help out. American Red Cross DST/CS/SV Disaster Services Technology Customer Service Supervisor.
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut http://wa8uns.blogspot.com/ deployed for Hurricane Ida to Baton Rouge Louisiana to help out. American Red Cross DST/CS/SV Disaster Services Technology Customer Service Supervisor. In Photo setting up a Starlink, SpaceX's Satellite dish in back ground small facing up like a table also with a HughesNet satellite dish facing me in photo second photo is not a small table but the Starlink, SpaceX's Satellite dish set up in Houma, Louisiana providing internet services to our American Red Cross volunteers. My deployment Hurricane Ida to Baton Rouge Louisiana to help out as an American Red Cross DST/CS/SV Disaster Services Technology Customer Service Supervisor. This American Red Cross deployment Hurricane ida / Nicholas Louisiana in which had started for me September 1st 2021 to September 22nd 2021 then I went back on October 13th 2021 and finished my deployment November 5th 2021.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share at the American Red Cross Office Orange Texas photo While on my American Red Cross Deployment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana assisting with Hurricane Laura and also Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta relief efforts. I was on this deployment from September 12th 2020 to November 28th 2020 for American Red Cross DR 537-2021 HUR Laura/Marco LA 8/20 HUR DR 599-21 HUR Delta LA/TX 10/20 HUR DR 612-21 HUR Zeta LA 10/20 HUR
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WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share at the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness State Of Louisiana The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) In Preparation for Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share at the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness State Of Louisiana The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) In Preparation for Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share at Louisiana State Police Communications And Emergency Operations Center In Preparation for Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut photo getting a American Red Cross Amateur Radio Kit set up for local frequencies and have one of the digital radios from the state in which I had signed for a bunch of these radios at the Louisiana state EOC and distributed to locations as backup communications I was on this deployment from September 12th 2020 to November 28th 2020 for American Red Cross DR 537-2021 HUR Laura/Marco LA 8/20 HUR DR 599-21 HUR Delta LA/TX 10/20 HUR DR 612-21 HUR Zeta LA 10/20 HUR
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut at the State of Louisiana EOC Emergency Operations Center Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I was there picking up Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) radios at the State of Louisiana EOC Emergency Operations Center Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness office so that we could have back-up communications. In Preparation for Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta. Other photo an issued Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) radio and also a American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Amateur Radio Mobile Set Up. The Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) system linked to Mississippi’s Wireless Information Network (MSWIN) and Gulf Coast Wireless Interoperable Network (Gulf WIN) An article titled Gulf Coast Agencies Build Network for Oil Spill from Mission Critical Communications RadioResource Media Group And a Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN) video The Louisiana Statewide Interoperability Executive Subcommittee (SIEC) in which has The Louisiana Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Other photo While on my American Red Cross Deployment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana assisting with Hurricane Laura and also Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta relief efforts. I was on this deployment from September 12th 2020 to November 28th 2020 for American Red Cross DR 537-2021 HUR Laura/Marco LA 8/20 HUR DR 599-21 HUR Delta LA/TX 10/20 HUR DR 612-21 HUR Zeta LA 10/20 HUR Other Photo WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut at the American Red Cross Orange Texas office Hurricane Laura traveling from The American Red Cross of Louisiana Capital Area Baton Rouge, Louisiana
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball from Ridgefield, Connecticut listening to the Hurricane Watch Net while on my American Red Cross Deployment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana assisting with Hurricane Laura and also Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta relief efforts. I was on this deployment from September 12th 2020 to November 28th 2020 for American Red Cross DR 537-2021 HUR Laura/Marco LA 8/20 HUR DR 599-21 HUR Delta LA/TX 10/20 HUR DR 612-21 HUR Zeta LA 10/20 HUR My role is with Disaster Services Technology – IT Information Technology.
Photo: WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball from Ridgefield, Connecticut took part in the Nationwide Red Cross Emergency Communications Drill, Joint Exercise with ARES, November 14, 2020 at the Chapter Office Communications - Amateur Radio Room call sign KE5QJQ. At The American Red Cross of Louisiana Capital Area Baton Rouge, Louisiana And also doing it with Amateur Radio Winlink set up digital communications via amateur radio as you can see a ARC 213 General Message Form for Winlink. While on my American Red Cross Deployment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana assisting with Hurricane Laura and also Hurricane Delta and Hurricane Zeta relief efforts. I was on this deployment from September 12th 2020 to November 28th 2020 for American Red Cross DR 537-2021 HUR Laura/Marco LA 8/20 HUR DR 599-21 HUR Delta LA/TX 10/20 HUR DR 612-21 HUR Zeta LA 10/20 HUR My role is with Disaster Services Technology – IT Information Technology.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished The National Disaster Preparedness Training Center Tornado Awareness (AWR-326) on January 21st 2015
More about Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut is a person with disabilities (learning disabilities invisible disabilities) since a young boy As myself have learning disabilities and have had since a young boy and has been a challenge as does not appear to have any disabilities. These are called invisible disabilities. Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut I am a member of Region 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service Region 5 South (CT ARES) Thomas Q Kimball from Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share a member of Candlewood Amateur Radio Association (CARA) and also a American Red Cross CT/RI Region T5 Volunteer Disaster Services Technology (DST) Region 5. A member of American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and also Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE-USA Community Outreach - MOVE team.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed Incident Command System / Emergency Operations Center Interface G191 ICS- EOC Interface G 191 G-191 Incident Command System/Emergency Operations Center Interface On June 11th 2019
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished The Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning, and Response Actions for All Hazards (IC) MGT-360 Course on January 13th 2016
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed G-139 Exercise Design Course on March 28th 2019
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished The New York State Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Course on June 13th 2019
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut have completed as seen the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions May 2019. In the training shows this publication National Incident Management System Third Edition October 2017 National Incident Management System Third Edition October 2017.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished FEMA EMI Professional Development Series PDS in Emergency Management Certificate Of Achievement 18 April 2011.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished FEMA Continuity of Operations Excellence Series—Level 1 (Professional Continuity Practitioner) certification 8th October 2014
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course IS-289 Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Overview April 2022 IS-00289 Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) Overview April 2022 in which American Red Cross is mentioned in.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished G-386 Mass Fatalities Incident Response Certificate May 14th 2015
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has taken part in the Mental Health First Aid USA on June 6th 2018
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents and Integrated Capstone Event (HCL+ICE) at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, AL on April 10th-April 16th 2016 . Class 16-58 MCL/58 ICE ( HCL )
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has finished Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents and Integrated Capstone Event (HCL+ICE) at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, AL on April 10th-April 16th 2016 . Class 16-58 MCL/58 ICE ( HCL )
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has completed PER-347 Personal Protective Equipment Conducted by the NNSA Nevada National Security Site/Nevada Field Office NSO, CTOS Counter Terrorism Operations Support CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training for FEMA on June 5th 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has completed PER-345 Radiation Instruments Operations Course Conducted by the NNSA Nevada National Security Site/Nevada Field Office NSO, CTOS Counter Terrorism Operations Support CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training for FEMA on June 5th 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share that he has completed The PER-354 Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Incidents CourseConducted by the NNSA Nevada National Security Site/Nevada Field Office NSO, CTOS Counter Terrorism Operations Support CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training for FEMA on June 8th 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share his New Mexico Tech (NMT) Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents (MPRBI) Certificate taught by New Mexico Tech (NMT) and the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and funded by The U.S. Department of Homeland Security. WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut have completed as seen the (PER-233 / MGT-348) Medical Preparedness and Response to Bombing Incidents class in which was held at CSTS Camp Smith Training Site Camp Smith military installation in Peekskill, NY. March 9th 2015 and 10th 2015.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo as my first time back to CSTS Camp Smith Training Site Camp Smith military installation in Peekskill, NY.since my last day with the New York Guard in 2003.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share his National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT) at Louisiana State University (LSU),Certificate for Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Attacks Performance Level (PER-335)
WA8UNS Thomas Kimball Ridgefield Connecticut Resident in photo The New York Guard The New York Guard Military Police Station Provost Marshal Building 85 NYG World Trade Center Incident Duty at CSTS Camp Smith Training Site Camp Smith military installation in Peekskill, NY. Then STAFF SERGEANT E-6 Thomas Kimball At the time of The New York Guard activation Task Force Liberty, the New York Guard Component of the 42nd Joint Task Force Rainbow Hope activated for Operation World Trade Center. The New York Guard is a state volunteer force which augments and supports the New York National Guard. At Camp Smith Training Site we were at Threatcon Charlie FPCON CHARLIE apart of The New York Guard MP Detachment we where unarmed while working there at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor near Peekskill, NY, New York Guard Awards and Decorations include: New York Guard Commander's Citation 15 August 2002 Reason: Support to Camp Smith security during "9-11" 9/11 New York Guard New York State Defense of Liberty Medal 15 September 2002 Reason: In support to WTC efforts
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo taken by Our First Selectman Town Of Ridgefield right after our 9/11 Ceremony held at Ridgefield Recreation Center some years ago. I had come up with idea to included a 9/11 honor flag some years ago so we can remembering those we had lost on 9/11 So it's been this a honor to be the flag bearer for this. It has been awhile since I have done this.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut National Emergency Management Basic Academy certificate
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo receiving his National Emergency Management Basic Academy certificate by the Deputy Superintendent of FEMA's Emergency Management Institute Michael J Sharon on 12 March 2020 at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. Please see article Post University Hosts FEMA Basic Academy as this was the first time FEMA offered Basic Academy courses in Connecticut. These five courses are requirements of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy L0101, Foundations of Emergency Management L0102, Science of Disaster L0103, Planning: Emergency Operations L0146, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) L0105, Public Information Basics
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Just got my Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service TEEX Infrastructure Protection certificate on 1st July 2017 in which in the mail waiting for me to pick up after got back from deployment in Florida. To earn this certificate you must attended 4 classroom courses. Participants must successfully complete all four DHS-certified courses (AWR213, MGT310, MGT315, MGT414) and submit a request for award of the certificate. In photo in which received my Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service TEEX Infrastructure Protection certificate. on 1st July 2017. The four required courses then where: AWR-213 Critical Infrastructure and Key Resilience Awareness MGT-310 Jurisdictional Threat And Hazard Identification And Risk Assessment MGT-315 Critical Assist Risk Management MGT-414 Advanced Critical Infrastructure Protection
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo Photo playing the role of assistant Public Information Officer. The Public Information Officer was played by a police Lieutenant A youtube video of our Public Information Officer and assistant Public Information Officer.
Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The G-289 Public Information Officer Awareness (G-289) February 17th 2015
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully finished and completed The TEEX MGT-314 Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course held on March 7th-11th 2016 at the world-class National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center/Emergency Operations Training Center (NERRTC/EOTC) in College Station, Texas.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo taking a break from working the Medical Branch Director under The Operations Section with the MGT-314 Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course. I would say the hardest position I had worked. I had Medical resource request coming in via radio on the HT and also folks handing me ICS 213. In which had to be then typed into the computer ( Electronic ICS 213 forms ) and then sent out. I would get triage information as well.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo Photo playing the role of assistant Public Information Officer. The Public Information Officer was played by a police Lieutenant
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo at world-class Emergency Operations Training Center (EOTC) in College Station, Texas. Attending the TEEX MGT-314 Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course March 7th-11th 2016. In our MGT-314 Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course we were using The Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook (IMH) in which was waiting for us in the classroom. Coast Guard Incident Command System (ICS) Authorized Forms Helpful Resources found at NIMS Components - Guidance and Tools like National Qualification System Resource Typing Inventorying Mutual Aid Incident Command System Emergency Operations Center Toolkit you find the National Incident Management System Emergency Operations Center How-To Quick Reference Guide August 2021.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share attended Radiological Training For Field Monitoring Teams (FMTs) Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services. I had taken part in this training on March 23rd 2016. Excellent Training as they feed us dinner with Pizza. I again did this with Amateur Radio - Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) K2PUT/PEARL group out of The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services in Carmel, New York. Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant operated by Entergy
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share in photo with a New York State Office of Emergency Management (OEM) truck at Westchester County Emergency Services Building November 13th 2015 while taking the New York Department of Health MOVERS Mobile Vehicle-based Emergency Radiation Monitoring System (MOVERS) Field Monitoring Training.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also wanted to share his Radiological Emergency Response Operations Certificate April 28th 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also wanted to share his Radiological Emergency Response Operations Certificate
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share in photo Photo Advanced Radiological Incident Operations Course using using RadResponder Network live for a Class Exercise ARIO Advanced Radiological Incident Operations class working out of the emergency operations center (EOC) and communicating with the Radiological Emergency Response Operations RERO class out in the field with that Harris Radio P5400. Amateur Radio Ham Radio operators can also fill in the role of communications from the emergency operations center (EOC) to the Field Teams. In FEMA P-1028 / December 2019 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual you can see Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services [RACES] mentioned in it. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/FEMA_REP_Program_Manual_Dec_2019.pdf I have completed the Planning Track (Plume) and also the Emergency Response Track of the above Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Training Tracks. Homeland Security Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REPP) Course Certificates AWR-317 REP Core Concepts May 2017 MGT-445 REP Plan Review May 2017 AWR-318 REP Disaster Initiated Review August 2016 MGT-453 REP Post-Plume Plan Review Course June 2019 AWR-351 REP Ingestion Core Concepts Course March 2019.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share when I took the Advanced Radiological Incident Operations Course and using the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) RASCAL Software for dose projections for atmospheric releases during radiological emergencies I had used it for Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant simulation while in class.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed the DHS FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness for ARIO Advanced Radiological Incident Operations. ARIO PER- 905 class course that was held on October 29th through November 4th. 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo NYG World Trade Center Incident Duty at CSTS Camp Smith Training Site Camp Smith military installation in Peekskill, NY. As you can see the Hudson River in the background in which Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant is not to far away from so when I took the Advanced Radiological Incident Operations Course and using the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) RASCAL Software for dose projections for atmospheric releases during radiological emergencies I had used it for Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant simulation while in class.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also is a American Red Cross Volunteer wanted to share I was a former member of Fire-Police at Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department RVFD Fire-Police March 2012 – July 2014 (2 years 5 months). Also at the time a member of The Putnam-Northern Westchester Fire Police Association I did a medical resignation due to my achilles partial tear in July 2014 as per regulations. As I had torn my achilles in 2013 in training for the 2013 Marine Corps Marathon. Finally after seeing a different doctor I had surgery on my right achilles July 2014. Since my surgery in which there is one or two permanent stitches.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share his Putnam County Office Of the Sheriff Certificate of Completion the Fire Police Seminar 30th April 2014.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
wanted to share a an old ID photo New York Guard at Camp Smith Training Site HHC, Army Division Staff Sergeant E-6
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut successfully completed making two entries into the FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Chemical Ordnance, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Training Facility (COBRATF) So I was presented the coveted COBRA pin with a star—a King Cobra in a hooded threat display, a recognizable warning posture signifying their successful entry and execution of tasks in a toxic environment. The star on the COBRA pin signifying making the two entries into the facility. The Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) formerly known as The CDTF Chemical Defense Training Facility, Fort McClellan, Alabama was formerly apart of The U.S. Army Chemical School at Fort McClellan, AL. How many folks do you know that has work in a real live toxic environment ? WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut The Hazardous Materials Operations (HAZMAT Ops) Course HAZMAT OPS PER-322 at The Center for Domestic Preparedness on April 22nd through the 28th 2018. Training taking place at the Nation's only toxic agent training facility Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) As this use to be formally Fort McClellan which was the U.S. Army Chemical School . I was presented the coveted COBRA pin with a star—a King Cobra in a hooded threat display, a recognizable warning posture signifying their successful entry and execution of tasks in a toxic environment. The star on the COBRA pin signifying making the two entries into the facility. My second entry would be when taking the Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Incidents (TERT) Course. Tools for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Hazards
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed PER-260 TERT Technical Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Incidents Certificate
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The Hazardous Materials Operations (HAZMAT Ops) Course HAZMAT OPS PER-322 at The Center for Domestic Preparedness on April 22nd through the 28th 2018. Class number 18R-0316 HAZMAT OPS.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut successfully completes The Respiratory Protection Program Development and Administration (RP) (PER-263) training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, AL on July 16th 2017 -July 20th 2017.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut while taking The Hazardous Materials Operations (HAZMAT Ops) Course
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share It was an honor to be taught by members of the FDNY IMT FDNY Incident Management Team and by members other IMT Incident Management Teams through Wiland Associates, LLC
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share U.S. Coast Guard Incident Management Assistance Team CG-IMAT Patch Many thanks to SK2 Mayfield for sending this to me with the help of PERS3 Funkhouser and LCDR McKinstry. As I’m beginning to collect patches from groups that I get the honor of training with. In meet at training at TEEX MGT-314 Enhanced All-Hazards Incident Management/Unified Command course held on March 7th-11th 2016 at the world-class National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center/Emergency Operations Training Center (NERRTC/EOTC) in College Station, Texas.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share in photo with in photo with USCG Lt Michael Oubre a Operations Officer at The National Strike Force (NSF) U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team in 2017. WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share The U.S. Coast Guard National Strike Force U.S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team happen to be doing training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, Anniston, AL on April 23rd- April 29th 2017 at the same time as my RERO Radiological Emergency Response Operations Class #17R-0385.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share U.S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team Any Time, Any Place, Any Hazard
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share U.S. Coast Guard Gulf Strike Team Any Time, Any Place, Any Hazard
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share wanted to share he has successfully completed The L-950 All-Hazards Incident Commander (IC) NIMS ICS All-Hazards Incident Commander Course January 2014
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut photo with a small group of The New York Guard MP Detachment was sent to do some NYG World Trade Center Incident Duty at the New York Army National Guard and the Westchester County Police Academy in Valhalla, NY.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share his Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) President’s Citizen Corps March 2008 Certificate.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share his Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Class of 2009 Certificate. Before I got involved with the Fire-Police at Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department RVFD Fire-Police in 2011 as a probationary I was involved in the Community Emergency Response Team. Even while involved with the Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department RVFD Fire-Police I still would keep active with CERT and Ridgefield Emergency Management and help out and volunteer.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share wanted to share he has taken part in Pandemic Flu Triage Center Exercise Community Planning Partners For M.E.M.A.(Managed Emergency Mass Allocation) EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM Drill Type: Functional Demonstration Exercise Topic: Medical/Infectious Disease Outbreak – Pandemic Influenza Drill Dates: April 2, 2008 to April 6, 2008 Primary Drill Location: Bethel Health Care Center, 13 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801 Background Scenario: The Bethel Health Department in collaboration with the regional emergency support function (RESF) #8 partners is at day 11 of a response to an outbreak of a novel strain of Type A influenza in the region identified as H5N1. The Bethel Drill Will Test Area Emergency Flu Response Connecticut April 2nd - April 6th 2008 State Department of Public Health's Ottilie Lundgren Memorial Mobile Field Hospital Amateur Radio Ham Radio Emergency Preparedness Consortium Community Planning Partners for MEMA ( Managed Emergency Mass Allocation) Amateur Radio Ham Radio Connecticut ARES
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share the Amateur Radio communications diagram for Amateur Radio communications from Incident Command at the Bethel Health to the various EOC Emergency Operations Centers and to Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security DEMHS REGION 5 Southbury Connecticut. With Connecticut REGION 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CT ARES) Radio Amateur Civil Emergency (RACES) for the Bethel Drill Will Test Area Emergency Flu Response Connecticut April 2nd - April 6th 2008 State Department of Public Health's Ottilie Lundgren Memorial Mobile Field Hospital Amateur Radio Ham Radio Emergency Preparedness Consortium Community Planning Partners for MEMA ( Managed Emergency Mass Allocation) Amateur Radio Ham Radio Connecticut ARES
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share the Amateur Radio communications diagram for Amateur Radio communications from Incident Command at the Bethel Health to the various EOC Emergency Operations Centers such as the Danbury Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center where I was in communications contact with Incident Command at the Bethel Health. With Connecticut REGION 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CT ARES) Radio Amateur Civil Emergency (RACES) for the Bethel Drill Will Test Area Emergency Flu Response Connecticut April 2nd - April 6th 2008 State Department of Public Health's Ottilie Lundgren Memorial Mobile Field Hospital Amateur Radio Ham Radio Emergency Preparedness Consortium Community Planning Partners for MEMA ( Managed Emergency Mass Allocation) Amateur Radio Ham Radio Connecticut ARES
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wanted to share with the The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Ridgefield Emergency Management working the Town Of Ridgefield EOC Emergency Operations Center as a call center for vaccine appointments for The Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut Point of Distribution (POD) H1N1 vaccination clinic November 21st 2009 at Ridgefield High School ( See Ridgefield Press October 29th 2009 ) We have opened up the EOC as a call center for vaccine appointments
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share with the The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Ridgefield Emergency Management here working the checking people in for The Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut Point of Distribution (POD) H1N1 vaccination clinic November 21st 2009 at Ridgefield High School (See Ridgefield Press October 29th 2009)
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share taken part with The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Ridgefield Emergency Management in The Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut Point of Distribution (POD) H1N1 vaccination clinic H1N1 vaccination clinic at Scotts Ridge Middle School Date January 9th 2010
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share taken part with The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Ridgefield Emergency Management in The Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut Point of Distribution (POD) H1N1 vaccination clinic H1N1 vaccination clinic at Scotts Ridge Middle School Date January 9th 2010.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Ridgefield Emergency Management Signing People Up For The State of Connecticut Emergency Notification System CT-ALERT August 28th 2010 at the Ridgefield Recreation Center In Ridgefield Connecticut
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share working The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Booth at the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association RVNA's Annual Community Health & Wellness Fair 2014
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
in photo working the Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team CERT - Ridgefield Emergency Management Amateur Radio Ham Radio Station Booth At The Ridgefield Safety Day September 6th 2014. WA8UNS Thomas Kimball a member of Region 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service Region 5 South (CT ARES)
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share remembering the KR1COM Station Amateur Radio Ham Radio Town of Ridgefield, CT Antenna Party 2007 Placing new antennas on the EOC Emergency Operations Center Ridgefield, Connecticut WA8UNS Thomas Kimball a member of Region 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service Region 5 South (CT ARES) helping to place new antennas on the roof.
WA8UNS Thomas Quick Kimball of Ridgefield Connecticut wanted to share at KX1EOC Danbury,CT the above photo was taken on the day Simply Simplex test was done in ARRL QST Magazine March 2008, Vol. 92 Issue 3, p90 WA8UNS Mentioned
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share working the 2009 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon with Ridgefield Police Officer and Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department RVFD Fire-Police Captain . This was the 3rd year of The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share at the controls of Ridgefield EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Station Amateur Radio Emergency Service Tropical Storm Irene Hurricane Irene Town Of Ridgefield, CT Wednesday August 31st 2011
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share The 2011 Halloween nor'easter, "Snowtober" and "Storm Alfred" Nor'easter Alfred Winter Snow Storm Alfred October 2011. At Ham Radio Station KR1COM at the Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share The 2011 Halloween nor'easter, "Snowtober" and "Storm Alfred" Nor'easter Alfred Winter Snow Storm Alfred October 2011. At Ham Radio Station KR1COM at the Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Hurricane Sandy 2012 "Superstorm Sandy” At Ham Radio Station KR1COM at the Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Hurricane Sandy 2012 "Superstorm Sandy” At Ham Radio Station KR1COM at the Town Of Ridgefield, Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share taken part in the Region 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service Region 5 South (CT ARES) taken part in REGION 5 Amateur Radio Emergency Service Group (ARES REGION 5) Amateur Radio Emergency Service ( SET ) Simulated Emergency Test Nov 9th 2013 State Of Connecticut CONNECTICUT SECTION - SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share taken part in the Region 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service Region 5 South (CT ARES) taken part in REGION 5 Amateur Radio Emergency Service Group (ARES REGION 5) Amateur Radio Emergency Service ( SET ) Simulated Emergency Test Nov 9th 2013 State Of Connecticut CONNECTICUT SECTION - SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share with Region 5 ESF-2 Communications Crew January 26th 2013 at the Ridgefield, Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room
The Ridgefield Press Newspaper in the People Section Thursday Feb 14th 2013 Hams help train emergency responders
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above video and photos in which volunteered to be in: EMD ARES Public Works Police Fire EMS Communicating During Emergencies II Mutual Aid and How to Access Regional Communications Resources in Region 5 Northwestern Connecticut and also in Communicating During Emergencies IV Amateur Radio Emergency Services Basic Operations of the Icom 7000 Radio Operating as Part of an Em Comm Network Northwestern Connecticut. Video done around 2011 and some of this video was done at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room. Last Photo working the 2010 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon . This was the 4rd year of the The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above video and photos in which volunteered to be in: EMD ARES Public Works Police Fire EMS Communicating During Emergencies II Mutual Aid and How to Access Regional Communications Resources in Region 5 Northwestern Connecticut and also in Communicating During Emergencies IV Amateur Radio Emergency Services Basic Operations of the Icom 7000 Radio Operating as Part of an Em Comm Network Northwestern Connecticut. Video done around 2011 and some of this video was done at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room. Last Photo working the 2010 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon . This was the 4rd year of the The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above video and photos in which volunteered to be in: EMD ARES Public Works Police Fire EMS Communicating During Emergencies II Mutual Aid and How to Access Regional Communications Resources in Region 5 Northwestern Connecticut and also in Communicating During Emergencies IV Amateur Radio Emergency Services Basic Operations of the Icom 7000 Radio Operating as Part of an Em Comm Network Northwestern Connecticut. Video done around 2011 and some of this video was done at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room. Last Photo working the 2010 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon . This was the 4rd year of the The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above video and photos in which volunteered to be in: EMD ARES Public Works Police Fire EMS Communicating During Emergencies II Mutual Aid and How to Access Regional Communications Resources in Region 5 Northwestern Connecticut and also in Communicating During Emergencies IV Amateur Radio Emergency Services Basic Operations of the Icom 7000 Radio Operating as Part of an Em Comm Network Northwestern Connecticut. Video done around 2011 and some of this video was done at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room. Last Photo working the 2010 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon . This was the 4rd year of the The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above video and photos in which volunteered to be in: EMD ARES Public Works Police Fire EMS Communicating During Emergencies II Mutual Aid and How to Access Regional Communications Resources in Region 5 Northwestern Connecticut and also in Communicating During Emergencies IV Amateur Radio Emergency Services Basic Operations of the Icom 7000 Radio Operating as Part of an Em Comm Network Northwestern Connecticut. Video done around 2011 and some of this video was done at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room. Last Photo working the 2010 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon . This was the 4rd year of the The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above video and photos in which volunteered to be in: EMD ARES Public Works Police Fire EMS Communicating During Emergencies II Mutual Aid and How to Access Regional Communications Resources in Region 5 Northwestern Connecticut and also in Communicating During Emergencies IV Amateur Radio Emergency Services Basic Operations of the Icom 7000 Radio Operating as Part of an Em Comm Network Northwestern Connecticut. Video done around 2011 and some of this video was done at Ridgefield Connecticut EOC Emergency Operations Center KR1COM Amateur Radio Ham Radio Room. Last Photo working the 2010 Amateur Radio Communications ARES Amateur Radio Emergency Services / The Town Of Ridgefield Connecticut Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) helping out with The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon . This was the 4rd year of the The Ridgefield Sprint Triathlon.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut Former volunteer with Multiple Roles for Ridgefield Health Department.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share in picture with The Ulster County Sheriff's Office Mobile Incident Command Vehicle. Nice to have a couple guys from The Ulster County Sheriff's Office bring it to class and show us there truck with all the nice communications set up and portable repeater.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also is a American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. I'm also a member of Connecticut REGION 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CT ARES) Radio Amateur Civil Emergency (RACES) and also a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) wanted to share he has successfully completed The NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader Course (E/L-0969) July 12th-14th 2016
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also is a American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. I'm also a member of Connecticut REGION 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CT ARES) Radio Amateur Civil Emergency (RACES) and also a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) wanted to share he has successfully completed The NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader Course (E/L-0969) July 12th-14th 2016
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in above photo with The Ulster County Sheriff's Office Mobile Incident Command Vehicle and also with his The NIMS ICS All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader Course (E/L-0969) certificate. Also in photo my NYS New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications Communications Unit Leader Course certificate. From The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) you can find information on The Incident Communications Technician and also on The Communications Unit Leader in where you can find alot of useful information such as ICS Form.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed (ICS-300) I-300 Intermediate ICS For Expanding Incidents October 19th 2012
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed (ICS-400) I-400 ADVANCED ICS: ICS for Command and General Staff and Complex Incidents June 2nd 2013
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut When I had taken my I-300, Intermediate ICS and I-400, Advanced ICS back in 2012 and 2013 it was the The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) version. The InciWeb is an interagency all-risk incident information management system is a useful tool for wildfires On the Publications page of Firescope California has ICS Forms and ICS Guides and Terminology and MACS forms and documents, Operational Guides and Job Aids under the MACS forms and documents you can find the 2021 FIRESCOPE Radio Communications Guidelines MACS 441-1 NIMS Emergency Responder Field Operations Guide October 2010 pdf via The All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association years ago I had bought a copy from Wiland Associates, LLC out of Selah, WA in it you can find Communications Unit Leader (COML) and the major responsibilities
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also is a American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. I'm also a member of Connecticut REGION 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CT ARES) Radio Amateur Civil Emergency (RACES) and also a member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) wanted to share he has successfully completed the All-Hazards Communications Technician (COMT) Course Certificate 26th-30th March 2018
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share in the above photo with one of The State of Connecticut Mobile Communications Vehicles (MCV) The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, (DESPP/DEMHS) Mobile Communications Vehicles (MCVs) and with his All-Hazards Communications Technician (COMT) Course Certificate. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) established the Emergency Communications Coordination Program FIELD OPERATIONS GUIDES Communications Resources from SAFECOM in where you can find the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide Version 2.0 August 2021 In which has it’s own Information technology (IT) section. Auxiliary Communications Field Operations Guide (AUXFOG) Version 1.1 June 2016
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed Connecticut, State Tactical On-Scene Channel System (STOCS) Train the Trainer Certificate April 12th 2014
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share looking at the STOC (State Tactical On-Scene) boxes "Spring Training" A Grand Slam in Connecticut QST; Jul 2009, Vol. 93 Issue 7, p70 ( Mr. Wilson Photo Credit )
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo looking at the STOC (State Tactical On-Scene) boxes "Spring Training" A Grand Slam in Connecticut American Radio Relay League (ARRL) QST; Jul 2009, Vol. 93 Issue 7, p70 Mr. Wilson Photo Credit WA8UNS listening to a briefing on the State Tactical Scene Communication Box STOC Interoperability Solution Model 341 Communications Gear made by Marcus Communications for the State of Connecticut Office of Emergency Management Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security also photo My Connecticut, State Tactical On-Scene Channel System (STOCS) Train the Trainer Certificate of April 12th 2014. I had also took part in The Connecticut Emergency Communications Spring Training March 28th 2009 Southbury, CT Connecticut Amateur Radio Service ARES Connecticut CT REGION 5 Connecticut Amateur Radio Emergency Service (CT ARES)
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The American Radio Relay League ARRL EC-016: Public Service and Emergency Communications Management for Radio Amateurs on January 18th 2021
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The Auxiliary Emergency Communications (AUXCOMM) Course May 2014. But I have No PTB’s completed at this time.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The American Radio Relay League ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Course ARECC Level 1 March 27th 2007. I have a General Class Amateur Radio License.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service MGT-452 Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Certificate completed on April 17th 2018 in which took place in Hawthorne, New York
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The PER-213 Wide Area Search Class Certificate. As I further educate myself to be able to help others. As fortunate to be taught by members of Texas A&M Task Force 1 – Urban Search and Rescue.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share he has successfully completed The PER-334 Search and Rescue in Community Disasters
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
wanted to share it was a privilege to be able to deploy out to American Red Cross Deployment to Chico, California DR 769-19 Camp Fire I was deployed November 28th 2018 through December 12th 2018 with the American Red Cross working the DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters in the former Facebook Ops Center - Chico on 1000 Fortress; Chico, California with DST Disaster Services Technology Team. Apart of the response to the Paradise, California Fire. American Red Cross DR 769-19 Camp Fire. I have been working with our DST team here at the American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters while working TIMS CS Customer Service my job included providing computer, printer and cell phone troubleshooting. My job included being apart of what I call a DST Disaster Services Technology Road Team to install equipment ( hotspots, printers and computers setting up the WiFi and pointing the equipment with IP addresses) and provide end-user assistance. So traveling to remote sites such as our American Red Cross shelters such as the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, California. And equipment recovery and accountability at out Shelter at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley, CA and it Oroville Church of the Nazarene in Oroville, CA. And supplying our American Red Cross FAC Family Assistance Center in a former Walgreens with a computer and printer.
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wanted to share with the DST team here at the American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters DR 769-19 Camp Fire while working TIMS CS Customer Service my job included providing computer, printer and cell phone troubleshooting.
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wanted to share in photo with Gizmo here this afternoon for Monday December 10th 2018 at American Red Cross DROHQ in Chico California. DR 769-19 Camp Fire Today is my last official work day tomorrow Tuesday my day off and Wednesday start my travel back home in which is going to be a long day. Gizmo's calendar changes for each new day while I have been here. Gizmo is a is a registered therapy dog and the world's tiniest K9 First Responder (www.k9fr.org). He is also hospice certified through VITAS Healthcare and is a reading assistance dog for Hartford Public Library. He is the first known Community Emergency Response Team Therapy K9. He also has his own FaceBook
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo with the Fire Information board Public Information Map Camp Incident CA-BTU-016737 November 23-25 2018 Exported By IMT4 GIS at 11/22/2018 13:04 pointing to the location of Chico, California where our American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters DR 769-19 Camp Fire was located. Fire Information board was posted at the American Red Cross Shelter at the Oroville Church of the Nazarene in Oroville, CA.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
in photo at the Chico Municipal Airport Chico, California with A pair of Lockheed Martin P-3 air tankers at Chico Municipal Airport. The two air tankers have MAFFS marking in which I found out is the Modular Airborne FireFighting System (MAFFS) in article on A P3 Orion air tanker is being resurrected in Wildfire Today more on the history of T-25 Tanker 25 Lockheed Martin P-3 air tankers N925AU lockheed P3a Orion Aero Union Chico 27-05-17
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
in photo with the DST Disaster Services Technology Road Team sharing a photo of some of our DST Disaster Services Technology equipment set up at our American Red Cross shelter at The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, California.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut at American Red Cross Deployment to Chico, California DR 769-19 Camp Fire I was deployed November 28th 2018 through December 12th 2018 with the American Red Cross working the DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters in photo with the Fire Information board Public Information Map Camp Incident CA-BTU-016737 November 23-25 2018 Exported By IMT4 GIS at 11/22/2018 13:04 pointing to the location of Chico, California where our American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters DR 769-19 Camp Fire was located. Fire Information board was posted at the American Red Cross Shelter that was in Oroville, CA. Also in photo of some of our DST Disaster Services Technology equipment set up at our American Red Cross shelter that was at The Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, California. Also in photo in photo at the Chico Municipal Airport Chico, California with A pair of Lockheed Martin P-3 air tankers at Chico Municipal Airport. California Interoperability Field Operations Guide (FOG) and also The CA iFOG mobile app Other photo The American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters DR 769-19 Camp Fire while working TIMS CS Customer Service my job included providing computer, printer and cell phone troubleshooting. DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters in the former Facebook Ops Center Chico, California
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut American Red Cross Hurricane Irma 2017 with DROHQ DR 414-18 Hurricane Irma FL 2017 American Red Cross Hurricane Irma 2017 American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. DST-CM-SA. Setting up our DST Disaster Services Technology Using two ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals on a nice hot Florida roof at our new American Red Cross DROHQ Headquarters located in Fort Myers Florida in which the Lee County Chapter American Red Cross is located. This set-up was done on October 7th 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. DST-CM-SA. Setting up our DST Disaster Services Technology VSAT system on a nice hot Florida roof at our new American Red Cross DROHQ Headquarters located in Fort Myers Florida in which the Lee County Chapter American Red Cross is located. This set-up was done on October 7th 2017
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Using two ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals with a Ubiquiti US-24 Unifi Switch with a Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway Pro (USG-PRO-4) then we had used two UAP-AC-LR UAP-AC-LR Wireless Access Points October 8th 2017. As written on my Facebook Page Welcome to our server and ViaSat Modem so then we connect folks in there different sections with WIFI to be able to do there functions. Here at what will become our new American Red Cross Headquarters.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. Wanted to share our two ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals on a nice hot Florida roof at our new American Red Cross DROHQ
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share using Burlap FABRIC using with yarn string to lift up the heavy Pea Gravel Bags to the roof to hold down the two ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut wanted to share Using two ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals with a Ubiquiti US-24 Unifi Switch with a Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway Pro (USG-PRO-4) then we had used two UAP-AC-LR UAP-AC-LR Wireless Access Points October 8th 2017. As written on my Facebook Page Welcome to our server and ViaSat Modem so then we connect folks in there different sections with WIFI to be able to do there functions. Here at what will become our new American Red Cross Headquarters.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut American Red Cross Hurricane Irma 2017 with DROHQ DR 414-18 Hurricane Irma FL 2017 American Red Cross Hurricane Irma 2017 American Red Cross DST Disaster Services Technology Communications Service Associate. DST-CM-SA. Setting up our DST Disaster Services Technology Using two ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals on a nice hot Florida roof at our new American Red Cross DROHQ Headquarters located in Fort Myers Florida in which the Lee County Chapter American Red Cross is located. This set-up was done on October 7th 2017
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who is a American Red Cross Volunteer sharing photo of a United States Coast Guard Helicopter Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk flying in clients to the American Red Cross Shelter at Pender High School in Burgaw North Carolina as the roads where all flooded out. doing two deployments for Hurricane Florence DR 711-19 American Red Cross Deployment to North Carolina September 11th 2018 through September 25th 2018 Deployed to Rocky Point N.C American Red Cross Shelter at Cape Fear Elementary then to our American Red Cross Shelter at Pender High School then my last American Red Cross Shelter at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
who is a American Red Cross Volunteer sharing My second deployment for Hurricane Florence DR 711-19 American Red Cross Deployment September 25th 2018 to October 1st 2018 While working American Red Cross District 6 Headquarters with DST Disaster Services Technology Team. I did TIMS CS Customer Service my job included providing computer, printer and cell phone troubleshooting and pointing the equipment with IP addresses. photo Also helping out the local American Red Cross Chapter Office K4CFC - American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Wilmington, North Carolina by testing out there Amateur Radio Ham Radio gear after the storm to make sure there systems where working.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut
who is a American Red Cross Volunteer sharing My second deployment for Hurricane Florence DR 711-19 American Red Cross Deployment September 25th 2018 to October 1st 2018 While working American Red Cross District 6 Headquarters with DST Disaster Services Technology Team. I did TIMS CS Customer Service my job included providing computer, printer and cell phone troubleshooting and pointing the equipment with IP addresses. photo Also helping out the local American Red Cross Chapter Office K4CFC - American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Wilmington, North Carolina by testing out there Amateur Radio Ham Radio gear after the storm to make sure there systems where working.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut sharing photo night time operations on the Headquarters roof doing some DST Disaster Services Technology Team training for the new volunteers training with the ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable with two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals at American Red Cross District 6 Headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina Hurricane Florence DR 711-19 for Hurricane Florence Response.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut sharing photo of two ViaSat Pro Portable Terminals and also Using a Ubiquiti US-24 Unifi Switch with a Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway Pro (USG-PRO-4) to our DST SERVER which is a Laptop Computer in our DST Disaster Services Technology room at American Red Cross District 6 Headquarters in Wilmington, North Carolina Hurricane Florence DR 711-19 for Hurricane Florence Response. My second deployment for Hurricane Florence DR 711-19 American Red Cross Deployment September 25th 2018 to October 1st 2018 While working American Red Cross District 6 Headquarters with DST Disaster Services Technology Team. I did TIMS CS Customer Service my job included providing computer, printer and cell phone troubleshooting and pointing the equipment with IP addresses. photo Also helping out the local American Red Cross Chapter Office K4CFC - American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Wilmington, North Carolina by testing out there Amateur Radio Ham Radio gear after the storm to make sure there systems where working.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut sharing photo American Red Cross Deployment to Albany, Georgia Hurricane Michael DR 750-19 in photo at American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters American Red Cross Deployment to Albany, Georgia Hurricane Michael DR 750-19 at The (Old) Albany High School 801 W. Residence Ave Albany, GA 31701 to work the American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters with DST Disaster Services Technology Team for two weeks. October 22nd though November 4th 2018.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut sharing photo with the DST Disaster Services Technology Road Team at one our American Red Cross Kitchens at the Morningside Baptist Church in Bainbridge, GA. In photo with a (SBDR) Southern Baptist Disaster Incident Management Team Trailer (SBDR) Southern Baptist Disaster Volunteers have their own army of volunteers. My first time seeing their operations and impressed by what I saw. Working the American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters with DST Disaster Services Technology Team for two weeks. October 22nd though November 4th 2018.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut sharing photo Deployment with the American Red Cross to Albany, Georgia Hurricane Michael DR 750-19 in photo with a old tree was uprooted damaged by Hurricane Michael. Working the American Red Cross DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters with DST Disaster Services Technology Team for two weeks. October 22nd though November 4th 2018.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut working DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters at the Weslaco High School in Weslaco, Texas DR052-19 RGV TX 6/19 FLT DR052-19 McAllen TX 6/19 FLT DST-CO-SV. DST Disaster Services Technology Computer Operations Supervisor. For the flooding in which had happen in the McAllen, Texas. La Feria, Texas. Sebastian, Texas Elsa, Texas and Harlingen, Texas South Texas Area. Deployed July 5th through July 17th 2019. These type communications was a little different but important in which setting up software to help folks communicate with Sorenson Communications over-video communication Ntouch between Deaf and hearing callers or by JAWS - Freedom Scientific for people with vision loss JAWS provides speech and Braille outputs.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut working DROHQ Disaster Relief Operation Headquarters at the Weslaco High School in Weslaco, Texas DR052-19 RGV TX 6/19 FLT DR052-19 McAllen TX 6/19 FLT DST-CO-SV. DST Disaster Services Technology Computer Operations Supervisor. For the flooding in which had happen in the McAllen, Texas. La Feria, Texas. Sebastian, Texas Elsa, Texas and Harlingen, Texas South Texas Area. Deployed July 5th through July 17th 2019. These type communications was a little different but important in which setting up software to help folks communicate with Sorenson Communications over-video communication between Deaf and hearing callers or by JAWS - Freedom Scientific for people with vision loss JAWS provides speech and Braille outputs
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut who also is a American Red Cross Volunteer with the in photo DR052-19 RGV TX 6/19 FLT DR052-19 McAllen TX 6/19 FLT with members of the La Feria Fire Department at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in La Feria, Texas
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo who also is a American Red Cross Volunteer Working the American Red Cross DST Table here at the Multi Agency Resource Center at the IDEA Elsa, Texas DR052-19 RGV TX 6/19 FLT DR052-19 McAllen TX 6/19 FLT Job Assignment: American Red Cross DST-CO-SV. DST Disaster Services Technology Computer Operations Supervisor. His American Red Cross Deployment to South Texas American Red Cross DR 052-19 RVG TX FLT for the flooding in which had happen in the McAllen, Texas. La Feria, Texas. Sebastian, Texas Elsa, Texas and Harlingen, Texas South Texas Area. Deployed July 5th through July 17th 2019
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo is a American Red Cross Volunteer DR052-19 RGV TX 6/19 FLT DR052-19 McAllen TX 6/19 FLT on July 11th at Multi Agency Resource Center.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo at the American Red Cross South Texas Chapter Harlingen, Texas DR052-19 RGV TX 6/19 FLT DR052-19 McAllen TX 6/19 FLT DST-CO-SV. DST Disaster Services Technology Computer Operations Supervisor. For the flooding in which had happen in the McAllen, Texas. La Feria, Texas. Sebastian, Texas Elsa, Texas and Harlingen, Texas South Texas Area. Deployed July 5th through July 17th 2019. Also in photo in photo Working the American Red Cross DST Table here at the Multi Agency Resource Center at the IDEA Elsa, Texas.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo with Lt. Ricco Diaz, of the FDNY Disaster Assistance Response Team on September 23rd 2018. I had first meet up with the FDNY Disaster Assistance Response Team at our American Red Cross Shelter at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina for Hurricane Florence also in photo with other members of the members of FDNY DART TEAM - Disaster Assistance Response Team. Other photo FDNY Disaster Assistance Response Team at Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut in photo with Lt. Ricco Diaz, of the FDNY Disaster Assistance Response Team on September 23rd 2018. I had first meet up with the FDNY Disaster Assistance Response Team at our American Red Cross Shelter at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina for Hurricane Florence also in photo with other members of the members of FDNY DART TEAM - Disaster Assistance Response Team. Other photo FDNY Disaster Assistance Response Team at Tornado Recovery Deployment Kentucky 12 December 2021 - 24 January 2022
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut photo at The American Red Cross Georgia Regional Headquarters (Metropolitan Atlanta) on Monroe Drive for deployment on September 2nd 2019 Atlanta, Georgia American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Dorian 124-2020 HUR Dorian GA 8/19 HUR As American Red Cross DST/CM/SV Disaster Services Technology Communications Supervisor. Photo testing out equipment before heading out on the road to various shelter sites Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a wifi Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series and Ubiquiti UniFi set up
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut photo at The American Red Cross Georgia Regional Headquarters (Metropolitan Atlanta) on Monroe Drive for deployment on September 2nd 2019 Atlanta, Georgia American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Dorian 124-2020 HUR Dorian GA 8/19 HUR As American Red Cross DST/CM/SV Disaster Services Technology Communications Supervisor. Photo testing out equipment before heading out on the road to various shelter sites Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a wifi Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series and Ubiquiti UniFi set up
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo who is also a American Red Cross Volunteer wanted to share in photo with the Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower in Atlanta, Georgia during my for deployment on September 2nd 2019 to September 8th 2019 for Atlanta, Georgia American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Dorian 124-2020 HUR Dorian GA 8/19 HUR As American Red Cross DST/CM/SV Disaster Services Technology Communications Supervisor.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut In photo who is also a American Red Cross Volunteer wanted to share in photo at The American Red Cross Georgia Regional Headquarters (Metropolitan Atlanta) on Monroe Drive on September 2nd 2019 for deployment on September 2nd 2019 to September 8th 2019 for Atlanta, Georgia American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Dorian 124-2020 HUR Dorian GA 8/19 HUR As American Red Cross DST/CM/SV Disaster Services Technology Communications Supervisor.
WA8UNS Thomas Q Kimball of Ridgefield, Connecticut photo at The American Red Cross Georgia Regional Headquarters (Metropolitan Atlanta) on Monroe Drive for deployment on September 2nd 2019 Atlanta, Georgia American Red Cross Deployment Hurricane Dorian 124-2020 HUR Dorian GA 8/19 HUR As American Red Cross DST/CM/SV Disaster Services Technology Communications Supervisor. Photo testing out equipment before heading out on the road to various shelter sites Photo with American Red Cross Disaster Services Technology (DST) Mobile Communications Set Up with a wifi Cradlepoint AER1600/AER1650 Series and Ubiquiti UniFi set up
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