Category: AuxComm

AuxComm Workshop Jan 20-23 2023

A Virtual Auxiliary Communications Workshop has been arranged for Jan 20-22, 2023.  Exact class times will be provided as we get closer and I finalize them with CISA.  This AUXCOMM course will be offered virtually using the Webex Training Center platform.  There is no charge for...

Skywarn Recognition Day 12/2-12/3

Skywarn Liaison George Weber KB0BSA reminded everyone that this Saturday 12/3 is Skywarn Recognition Day and encourages everyone to participate by contacting WX0DEN, the Boulder National Weather Service station.  He also will be doing a DMR test, starting at 5:00 pm on Friday December 2nd. ...

AuxComm New Member Training Process

One of the most common questions I receive is, “when is the next AuxComm class and how do I enroll”? Selection for future classes is made from people that have completed the class prerequisites and the application process. The application process and volunteer requirements are...

Winlink Capability

DEVELOP YOUR CAPABILITIES A key emcomm capability for both Colorado ARES and the Colorado DHSEM AuxComm Unit is the ability to communicate digitally within our organizations and with our partner agencies. Winlink Global Radio Email®️ is the standard used by our organizations. “The system is...

DHSEM – Auxiliary Emergency Communications: Recognition of It’s Support to Public Safety

Auxiliary Emergency Communications: Recognition of It’s Support to Public Safety July 11, 2016 4:47 pm John E. Peterson, DHS OEC Technical Assistance Branch Colorado Law Enacted to Codify AUXCOMM Unit: A new Colorado law has created an Auxiliary Emergency Communications (AuxComm) Unit within the state’s...

House Bill 16-1040 – Colorado AuxComm

Colorado’s House Bill 16-1040 was signed into law today (June 6, 2016) by Governor John Hickenlooper creating the Auxiliary Emergency Communications Unit in the state’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the Department of Public Safety. The content of HB 16-1040 is available...