WELCOME
The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park (LFP) and the Shoreline Fire District. NEMCo was created to provide the communities it serves with efficient emergency management resources.
Announcements
Upcoming Events
Check out our News Page for what we have been upto at NEMCo. We have many photos of this year's activities .
2025 NEMCo Member Training Schedule is now available on Volgistics or a pdf is available when you login as a member. If you need membership info Click Here. Need more information, use the contact us button at the bottom of the page.
Other Area Training
April 19 and 26, 2025. Amateur (HAM) Radio Technician Level licensing class and FCC exam
This is for NEMCo volunteers and anyone else who would like to get their technician license.
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LOCATION: Shoreline Fire Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street Kenmore, WA 98028
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TIME: The class will be from 9am to 5pm both days
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TEST: At the end of the second day.
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Cost: $15 for materials and the FCC charges $35 to issue your license.
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Email: kl7wm@aol.com For more information and register for the course.
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More info about getting a license:
May 3, 4, 10, 2025 CERT Basic Class.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a FEMA-developed program that educates community members on disaster preparedness and hazards in our region. CERT trains you in basic response skills to hazards. Training includes utility and fire safety, search and rescue, Medical Operations and overall Preparedness.
Cost: Free
Dates: 3-day format, Saturday,
May 3rd, Sunday May 4th and Saturday May 10th simulation
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Kenmore, Fire Station 51 Online Sign Up: bit.ly/3I8fnBU
Students will fulfill 24 hours of Community Service.
For additional information on this CERT Class,
Contact us at: nemco.outreach@gmail.com
Learn more and Join us at our Monthly meetings
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October 26, 2024 CERT Class Graduation
Congradulations to our CERT Class!
SNOHOMISH COUNTY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
They have just released a new 2024 guide. Learn How To Get Ready, Respond, Stay Safe - CLICK HERE
National Resilience Guidance (NRG)
In August 2024, FEMA announed the NATIONAL RESILIENCE GUIDANCE. A Collaborative approach to Building Resilience. The guide is a result of whole of community efforts that will help create a new pathway to broader and more inclusive approaches to building resilience for all. To read more.... NRG - CLICK HERE
NEWS
FEMA Region 2 Video Traing has been cancelled. Here is the message from FEMA: "As the Agency reviews ongoing activities, all non-disaster external engagements are temporarily paused for evaluation. We will provide updates and resume normal operations as soon as possible"
March 22/23, 2025 ACES Basic Class, Kirkland WA 0800 - 1700.
An ACES ham radio class, which stands for "Auxiliary Communications Emergency Service," teaches you the skills necessary to effectively communicate during emergency situations using amateur radio, covering topics like basic emergency communication procedures, operating VHF/UHF voice radios, managing message traffic, and coordinating with emergency response agencies, all with a focus on preparedness for disaster scenarios.
Click Here for more information about the class
Course: Basic ACES
When: March 22, 2025 0800 - 1700
March 23, 2025 0800 - 1700
Where: Evergreen Hospital, Room TAN101
12040 NE 128th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
Sponsor: Medical Services Team (MST)
ICS 100, 200 and 700 are required prior to certification. You may take the course if you haven't completed the FEMA courses and you will receive your ACES certificate after completing the FEMA courses.
Students are required to bring a portable radio and manual for programming
Contact: Contact Erik K7QOG at Erik.Robins@gmail.com or Dan at DanHoke@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
Other: You can bring lunch or there are several local food establishments.
March 25 to 27th, 2025 CERT Train The Trainer
Everett Community College Train-the-Trainer, registration: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0038-0021-d64b44703ff3417c8089ecc7553823ce
April 1 to 3rd, 2025 CERT Program Manager
Everett Community College College CERT Program Manager, registration:
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0038-0021-afa6831d8fc343e5ac025ae9ea26dc8e
King County OEM Training - Requires Emergency Manager Recommendation Letter.
ICS-300 and ICS-400 classes: There are a number of ICS-300 classes and at least one ICS-400 class coming up:
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ICS-300 class, April 22-24, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134).
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ICS-300 class, May 14-16, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at City of Snoqualmie City Hall (38624 SE River St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065).
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ICS-400 class, October 1st-2nd, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at King County’s EOC (3511 NE Second St., Renton, WA 98056).
Send an email to Kimberly Behymer ( KBehymer@PugetSoundFire.org ) and include: Scanned copies of the Certificates of Completion from the prerequisite courses. Your FEMA Student ID number. (If you don’t remember your FEMA Student ID number, go to this site.
August 6 - 9, 2025 National CERT Conference
Date: August 6 - 9, 2025, with pre-Conference Training August 4 - 6.
Location: Greater Indianapolis, IN
Register Now!
Why you cannot miss this conference:
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Inspiring speakers
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Engaging workshops & breakout sessions
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Unparalleled networking opportunities
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Exclusive access to resources & tools
We can't wait to welcome you to the 2025 National CERT Conference!
If you would like to present at this conference, please fill out this form by May 1, 2025.
National CERT Association - https://www.nationalcert.org/
2026 FIFA World Cup - Requires Emergency Manager Recommendation Letter
Training related to the World Cup. Here are 15 (!!) classes that will be offered in the Puget Sound region or via Zoom between now and October. Some of these classes are in danger of being cancelled due to low enrollment.
WA EMD Training Calendar - requires E-Mgr Recommendation Letter
Stop The Bleed Training
The Trauma department at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett offers this class once a month, usually the third Thursday, free for the public.
The information for our class can be found here:
https://blog.providence.org/northwest-everett/providence-swedish-offers-free-stop-the-bleed-training
The registration page can be found here: https://psjhcrmwebsites.microsoftcrmportals.com/home?Region=WA&Ministry=PRMCE&Keywords=bleed
CPR/AED and First Aid Classes
The Shoreline Fire Department offers these classes on a regular basis. The classes fill up quickly to find the next opening and sign up quickly!
Amateur Radio Licensing Classes/Exams
Although NEMCo intends to sponsor two licensing classes/exams each year, if you are excited about joining the ham community, we'd like to remind you of a couple of other training sites:
AARL: The American Radio Relay League
Mike and Key Amateur Radio Club
Other Area Preparedness Classes
As a community service, we'd like to remind you of a few other training venues:
Check out your local libraries. For example, area Sno-Isle and Jefferson County libraries offer a variety of preparedness topics throughout the year.
South Snohomish County Fire Department also offers a variety of classes.
Classes offered include:
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Service to our Community
Active volunteers with NEMCO will receive an e-mail about upcoming events.
New volunteers are encouraged to contact us to receive additional event information.
Volunteer Teens are welcomed and can earn community service hours.
Training Opportunities
FEMA: FEMA periodically offers preparedness webinars. Their website offers pre-recorded webinars.
Periodic on-line Zoom classes. ACT to Save a Life, sponsored by South County Fire, is a one-hour first aid class that focuses on the three skills you can use to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency:
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Antidote for suspected opiate overdose
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CPR and AED for cardiac arrest
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Tourniquet for severe bleeding control
2025 MEETINGS
RACES meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday every month, beginning at 7pm, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore.
CERT meetings will be held at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, on the second Tuesday every month, beginning at 7pm.
All-Volunteer meetings will be held quarterly, second Tuesday, last month of the quarter, at Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, beginning at 7pm.
For current information, please see our Meetings pages: RACES and CERT/volunteer.