Representing Amateur Radio at First Responders Day

Posted on by Marion Mason

Several EAWA members, both on site and off, contributed to the activities at the Tremont First Responders Day, held on Saturday, September 13, from 9am to 1pm. This community event, sparked by the anniversary of 9/11, was hosted by the Tremont Fire Department, Southwest Harbor/Tremont Ambulance Service, A Climate to Thrive, and Healthy Acadia. Many people stopped by to ask about ham radio, our equipment, and the skills and capabilities we may provide in an emergency. 

Stan W1BOY, Joan W1DLC, Rob W8HAP, Jeff KA1DBE, Barbara KC1SSY, Matt KC1VLH, and behind the camera, Marion W1GRL, were there to kick off the event.
Rob W8HAP and Barbara KC1SSY organized the radios in the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency trailer for making contacts via the 91 repeater, while Joan W1DLC organized the Welcome Table and greeted visitors.
Most of the equipment displays and antennas were set-up by Jeff KA1DBE and Matt KC1VHL.
During the 10am repeater demonstration, Dick W1KRP, set up his portable operations at the site of the new facilities for the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency to call in to the Tremont event. Others who checked include Andrew KB1NEB, Mel W1MEB, Chuck AC1BS, Matt KC1VLH, and Joan W1DLC.

Thanks to Jeff KA1DBE and Barbara KC1SSY for organizing this special event. As Jeff said, “From planning to execution to engagement, all went really well.” The EAWA is proud to be able to share the many facets of amateur radio with the broader community.
Written by Marion W1GRL

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