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Emergency Management

Preparedness Training

The RCFD Emergency Management Division plans for disasters specific to our community and assists our residents and businesses to prepare before, during and after a disaster strikes. ReadyRC encompasses several preparedness and training programs designed to give you the tools necessary to effectively mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from community disasters such as fire, flood, windstorm and earthquake.

Training

Community Outreach

CERT - Community Emergency Response Team

BERT - Business Emergency Resiliency Training

LART - Large Animal Response Team

ACS - Auxiliary Communications Service

Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)

Amateur Radio License Course and Testing
The Amateur Radio Technician License is a 10-hour course held over five weeks designed to teach the necessary basics to obtain a Technician’s License and legally operate a Ham radio per FCC regulations. The Technician License class, which is offered twice a year, is free but there is a $15.00 processing fee is due on the day of the FCC Licensing exam for the exam. A General-level class is held once a year.

Update: Currently all class offerings provided by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District are cancelled until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE to subscribe to our Public Safety newsletter to be updated when classes resume.

Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) Team

Duties

When requested by RCFD, ACS Team members will assist with ReadyRC outreach efforts and help respond to large emergencies and catastrophic disasters by assisting with and providing communication services. These services may include operating portable, mobile and/or base station Amateur and Public Safety radios.

Qualifications To Join the ACS Team

Must have an Amateur Radio Technician License or Greater
Must show completion of a 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Class
Must complete the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) training (FREE online courses):
- IS-100 Introduction on Incident Command System (ICS)
- IS-200 ICS for Single Resources
- IS-505 Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster
- IS-700 An Introduction National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS-800 An Introduction National Response Framework
Must show completion of CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate (8 hr. Red Cross or American Heart Association)
Must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live scan background check
Must take the Disaster Service Worker Loyalty Oath

Commitment Expected

Attend meetings led by RCFD Emergency Management Division, ACS Team meetings, and various trainings, exercises, and outreach events throughout the year attend. Complete at least 40-volunteer hours a year.

Meeting and Training Times

The ACS monthly meeting are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A weekly radio net is held on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m.
ACS Management Meetings led by the RCFD Emergency Management Division are held the 4^th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the All Risk Training Center.
Additional training is conducted quarterly on the 5^th Tuesday of the month and scheduled Saturday mornings. There is approximately one planned drill or event per quarter to help sharpen Ham radio skills.
Update: Currently all class offerings provided by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District are cancelled until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE to subscribe to our Public Safety newsletter to be updated when classes resume

Age Requirement

Age 18 years old or older to join the team, but you can be any age to take the Amateur License Exam.

Application

Apply by completing a Fire District Volunteer Application.

ACS APPLICATION

ACS Event Calendar

For up-to-date ACS events, CLICK HERE.

For More Information

Please contact us by phone at (909) 774-3020 or by email at ReadyRC@CityofRC.us

ReadyRC Academy

Hands-Only CPR

Fire Extinguishers

Videos

Man filling sandbag with shovel and dirt in orange vest

HOW TO: Fill a Sandbag

Learn how to fill a sandbag to protect your home, business, or school from flooding during heavy rain.

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HOW TO: Perform Hands Only CPR

Learn Hands Only CPR in one minute and you could help save a life! After you watch this video, download the Pulse Point app on your mobile device to be notified when someone near you is in need of CPR in a public place.

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Image of duffel bag packed with essential items for an emergency kit

HOW TO: Pack an Emergency Kit

Do you know what to put in your emergency kit? Check out this video to find out what the essential items are.

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HOW TO: Shut off Electrical Panel

Learn how to shut off your electrical panel at your home or business.

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Photo of person shutting off natural gas meter

HOW TO: Shut off Your Natural Gas Meter

Learn how to shut off your natural gas meter at your home or business.

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Photo of dog bowl with food and text that asks if your pets are ReadyRC

Pet Emergency Kit Essentials

Don't forget about your furry family members when preparing for an emergency. Check out this video for a list of things your pet may need in their emergency kit.

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Are you #ReadyRC?

Learn how you and your loved ones can be ReadyRC during a natural or man-made disaster in this quick video.

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Events & Classes

9Oct

Oct 9, 2021 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fire District Open House — Oct 9, 2021

See Event

14Oct

Oct 14, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Amateur Radio Technician Class & FCC Licensing Exam for All Amateur Radio Levels — Oct 14, 2021

See Event

See City Calendar

Resources

Ready RC Guide

Provides essential tips on what to do before, during and after the disaster. This comprehensive booklet includes emergency kit checklists, evacuation route maps, shelter information and more. Use it to prepare your family to be ReadyRC, then place it in your emergency kit so the information can easily be referenced in a disaster.

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Click here to see a list of emergency alert notification platforms you can sign up for.

Map of Fire Stations

Map of Rancho Cucamonga Fire District's stations, addresses, and services including Sandbag materials.

Emergency Management

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Information on COVID-19

Preparedness Training

Training

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

CERT Basic Training Class Dates

Advanced CERT Training

Business Emergency Resiliency Training (BERT)

Upcoming BERT Events

Large Animal Response Team - LART

Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS)

Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) Team

Videos

HOW TO: Fill a Sandbag

HOW TO: Perform Hands Only CPR

HOW TO: Pack an Emergency Kit

HOW TO: Shut off Electrical Panel

HOW TO: Shut off Your Natural Gas Meter

Pet Emergency Kit Essentials

Are you #ReadyRC?

Events & Classes

Fire District Open House — Oct 9, 2021

Amateur Radio Technician Class & FCC Licensing Exam for All Amateur Radio Levels — Oct 14, 2021

Resources

Ready RC Guide

Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Map of Fire Stations