Arlington Radio Public Service Club, in cooperation with Arlington County RACES, Fairfax County RACES and Virginia RACES, Inc. has conducted weekly one-hour RACES interactive training classes via the Internet and toll-free voice conference bridge for participants.

The RACES training materials allow participants to obtain training from the comfort of their homes. RACES candidates must successfully complete an examination and receive background check clearance. After RACES certification is earned, additional FEMA NIMS training must be completed to maintain certification.

The training materials are available without charge to those who would like to use them for training purposes provided that (1) prior permission is obtained, and (2) the user places the appropriate copyright notice, "Copyright © 2006, Virginia RACES, Inc." and acknowledgments of Virginia RACES and Arlington County RACES on the materials. Contact:

NOTICE: Pursuant to Arlington County OEM, RACES applicants are subject to background checks conducted by the Arlington Sheriff's Department.


RACES Class Training Materials:

• Class 1 - Introduction to Emergency Communications / RACES. Class 1 Materials: PDF -- PowerPoint® -- MP3
• Class 2 - Operating Procedures for Voice Nets. Class 2 Materials: PDF -- PowerPoint®
• Class 3 - Message Handling. Class 3 Materials: PDF -- PowerPoint® -- WAV
• Class 4 - Personal Preparedness and Equipment Recommendations. Class 4 Materials: PDF -- PowerPoint®
• Class 5 - RACES Functions in the EOC. Class 5 Materials: PDF -- PowerPoint®


Additional Training Materials:

Log (MS Word)-- Op Brief (MS Word)-- Message Form (PDF)-- Comm Plan (PDF)-- Vehicle Equipment Checklist (MS Word)--

Download Acrobat Reader; EchoLink; PowerPoint

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