Training

ARES® in Lee County Florida

Training takes many forms for our Lee County ARES® / RACES. In-Person and On-The-Air Meetings are primary; drills and exercises are scheduled at regular intervals; and the annual SET (Section Emergency Test) all combine to develop and improve the operating skills of our members.

 

Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 7:00 PM, In-Person Meeting

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 7:00 PM, In-Person Meeting

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 7:00 PM, On-Air ARES Net

 

In-Person Meetings are held at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center 2675 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Map and Directions

 

The weekly ARES® Nets are being held temporarily on the FMARC’s 146.820 Repeater (# 3 on ARES frequency list)

 

Training Media

  Generator Safety  Radiogram Training PPS  ARES Net Control Station Part 1 Winlink Training Video

 

These are a series of Training Bulletins designed to help ARES members navigate the process of becoming an effective member of the ARES Team.

 

ARES TRAINING BULLETINS