Snohomish County ACS (formerly RACES) has teamed with Snohomish County ARES to be the single contact for all emergency Communications at the county level. Our goal is to provide one place for all our served agencies which now include Snohomish DEM, county hospitals, and the Snohomish County Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross. This also provides a broad range of opportunities for training and service for our members. We invite all Amateur Radio Operators to join us.

Later this year, Snohomish DEM is moving to new quarters north of Hwy 526 (Boeing Freeway). The project will be completed in phases, and occupancy will be start at the end of phase 1, currently scheduled for October 2011. The first step has been a new 150' communications tower which is now standing. The tower is incomplete but at its fill height. Equipment and antenna's will be installed in the coming weeks. Construction and remodeling in the building should begin the end of May/early June. We have plenty of projects before and after completion. If you're interested in helping be sure to contact the radio officer, Scott Honaker N7SS. The tower is now clearly visible immediately north of the Boeing freeway. Take a look at the photos.

ACS Meetings

The monthly meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of the month at 1900 hrs at the DEM Offices.

ERC Net

ERC Net every Tuesday, 20:00 hrs, 146.920, - (minus) offset, Tone: 123.0 (The Granite Falls or "92" repeater)

Operating Frequencies

Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) DSTAR

Snohomish County has the first wide coverage DSTAR repeater system in Washington state. The system went online in July 2009 and will be improving over time. Click here for complete information.

Authorized ACS Jackets, Hats, and Patches

Our source for ACS authorized jackets, hats, and patches is Bonnie Rosco. She has a Web page dedicated to us.
Phone: 425-273-0064
E-mail: bonnie@cozzzyuptoo.com (yes, there are three "z" in the name).
Web site: http://cozzzyup.com/races.html

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Requirements

All members need to pass the following courses to meet the NIMS requirements. The courses and tests are available on the Internet at the addresses shown:

• IS 100.b, Introduction to Incident Command System http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS100b.asp

• IS 200.b, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200b.asp

• IS 700.a, National Incident Management System, An Introduction http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is700a.asp

You will need to register so that the system can keep track of you and issue your completion certificate.

Snohomish County ACS/ARES Providing timely, reliable, and accurate backup emergency communications.   Snohomish County ACS/ARES 3509 109th St SW (Paine Field DEM Office) Everett, WA 98204 425-423-7635