EOC Corner
By: Steven Hathaway

Meet Your Emergency Coordinators:

Steven Hathaway - WB2CKM

  • BEARS South Brevard Emergency Coordinator
  • DCS/FSS Assistant Coordinator
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • General Radiotelephone License with Ship Radar Endorsement
  • Global Maritime Distress Safety System Operator and Maintainer Licenses
  • Amateur Extra Class License
  • ARRL Official Emergency Station
  • ARRL and W5YI Amateur Radio Volunteer Examiner
  • W5YI Commercial Radio License Examiner
  • ARRL Old Timers Club (Licensed Amateur Radio Operator, 32 Years)
  • Completed FEMA Radiological Emergency Management Training
  • FEMA CERT Instructor
  • FBI Media Class
  • Ten College Equivalent Units in FEMA Emergency Management
  • Palm Bay Police Department Parking Enforcement Specialist
  • Member of Palm Bay Police Department's Volunteer Emergency Response Team
  • Certified Open Water Scuba Diver (PADI).
  • Licensed Private Pilot
  • CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Trained
  • Advanced Skywarn Trained
  • Volunteer Management Course from BCC
  • Three Unit Citations and Life Saving Award from the Palm Bay Police Department.
  • Certificates of Appreciation from Brevard County Emergency Management for Hurricanes Erin and Floyd.
  • Certificates of Appreciation from Brevard County Emergency Management for Wildfires in Mims.
  • Certificates of Appreciation from Palm Bay Police Communications Division for Hurricanes Erin and Floyd.

Ken Johnson - N4ZEB

  • DCS/FSS/CERT Coordinator
  • BEARS Assistant Emergency Coordinator
  • Graduate of Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy
  • Former Deputy Director of Trumbull County Ohio Civil Defense
  • Retired Police Detective - 23 Years Law Enforcement - Howland Township Police
  • Certificate from Ohio State University College of Engineering - Planning and
  • Operations for Civil Defense Emergencies
  • Approximately 35 College Credits from Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
  • Advanced Class Amateur Radio License
  • ARRL Official Emergency Station
  • ARRL Local Government Liaison
  • ARRL Volunteer Examiner
  • FBI Media Class
  • FBI Community Policing Training School
  • FEMA Radiological Emergency Management
  • FEMA CERT Instructor
  • CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Trained
  • Advanced Skywarn Trained
  • Palm Bay Police Department Parking Enforcement Specialist
  • Volunteer Management Course from BCC
  • Three College Equivalent Units in FEMA Emergency Management
  • Two Unit Citations and Life Saving Award from the Palm Bay Police Department.
  • Certificates of Appreciation from Brevard County Emergency Management for Hurricanes Erin and Floyd
  • Certificates of Appreciation from Palm Bay Police Communications Division for Hurricanes Erin and Floyd

Terry Reinert - KG4JSC

  • South Brevard SKYWARN Coordinator
  • BEARS Member
  • Member of DCS
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science and Mathematics Degree from BCC / UCF.
  • General Class Amateur Radio License.
  • Licensed Aviation Electrical Journeyman.
  • Sergeant and Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
  • Combat Veteran from Operation Southern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Expert Rifleman with Sniper Qualification and Training.
  • Multiple Meritorious Mast and Letters of Commendation for exemplary service.
  • Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding duty in a combat environment.
  • Military level training in Terrorism Awareness and Response.
  • Former Navy / Marine Corps MARS Operator.
  • Certified Open Water Scuba Diver (PADI).
  • CPR / BLS Certified.
  • Combat First Aid Certified.

Bob Bodine - KB4WIC

  • Shelter Coordinator (REACT is responsible for manning shelters)
  • President of REACT
  • General Class Amateur Radio License
  • GMRS Radio License
  • Member of BEARS and REACT
  • Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Technology
  • Ham Since 1988
  • Received Vietnam Veterans Plaque
  • Received Letters of Appreciation for Special Olympics
  • Award and Certificate of Appreciation Operation Standown
  • Received Appreciation from Chamber of Commerce for Christmas Parade
  • Received Appreciation from March of Dimes

DCS Station Upgrade

DCS has finished upgrades to the station located in fire headquarters. See Attached Photos.

CERT Grant

The City of Palm Bay Office of Emergency Preparedness has received a Federal Grant to provide Community Emergency Response Team training. If you are interested in receiving this training please contact Ken Johnson or myself.

HAM Radio Station Installation at Harris

Harris Intersil Amateur Radio Club has received funding from Harris to install a ham station at Harris.

VOAD Conference

DCS / Fire Support Services represented the Palm Bay Fire Department at this years VOAD conference held on May 17, 2003.  Bob Harvey won a weather alert radio and Bonnie Harvey won a First Aid Kit congratulations to Bob and Bonnie.

Amateur Radio Deployment on Fire Apparatus

Twelve magnetic mount antennas have been purchased by the City of Palm Bay  Office of Emergency Preparedness for installation on Fire apparatus in the event of a disaster where 800 MHz communications is disrupted. Two of the four Palm Bay fire stations have fixed VHF antennas currently installed. A fixed VHF antenna has been purchased by the City of Palm Bay Office of Emergency Preparedness for installation on Fire Station 92.

BUSIER HURRICANE SEASON FORECAST

Find out how many named storms government experts are predicting for the 2003 Atlantic season, vote in polls and post your predictions on the message board. http://PalmBeachPost.com/storm/

ARLX004 National Hurricane Center's WX4NHC announces 2003 on-the-air test

National Hurricane Center's Amateur Radio station WX4NHC (formerly W4EHW) will conduct its 2003 hurricane season on-the-air station test Sunday, June 1, 1300-2200 UTC. The event will mark the first time the NHC uses its new WX4NHC call sign. Reference ARRL Bulletin ARLX004 for further information.