Projects
Project ID
14.06, SCCFD Volunteer Communications Packages
Summary
Funded, In deployment
Background
County Fire and the City of Cupertino recognize that a significant disaster will require the services of qualified volunteers to augment the staff of Public Safety responders.
The goal of this project is to enhance the response effectiveness of Cupertino volunteers when interacting with city residents during a disaster while maintaining a limited operational presence at Santa Clara County Fire Stations.
Plan
| Milestone | Date | Status |
| Design Complete | January 2014 | Complete |
| Build Complete | December 2014 | Complete |
| Acceptance test | June 2015 | Pending |
| In Service | July 2015 | Pending |
References
Product Data Sheet, December 2014
System Drawings, 27 July 2015
Parts List, 28 April 2015
SVECS Presentation, 18 April 2015
Other Notes
Upcoming Activities
23 Mar 2019, Preparedness Fair
Memorial Park, behind Quinlan Community Center, 10:00am to 3:00pm
6 Apr 2019, W6TDM Repeater Traning
Learn the basics of how repeaters work and how to be a W6TDM controller. This is knowledge all CARES members should have. City Hall EOC Room, 9:30-11:00 am
13 Apr 2019, Pop-Up Packet Practice
SCCOo RACES opportunity for field packet practice. 9:00am to 12:00pm, Location TBD, More Details...
20 Apr 2019, Big Bunny 5K
CARES support for this annual family friendly 5K run/walk. 8:00am to 11:00am, Cupertino City Hall. More Details...
4 May 2019, Spring Communications Exercise
Save the date!
22 Jun 2019, Field Day
National Amateur Radio event that promotes emergency communications preparedness. Location TBD, 8:00am to 5:00pm. More Details...
4 Jul 2019, Fireworks Event!
CARES, CERT, and MRC support for Cupertino's annual Fireworks event. 4:30pm to 11:00pm. More Details...
2 Nov 2019, Sheriff's Heroes Fun Run
Public service event and fund raiser that directly benefits children’s health services at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. City Hall, 8:00am to 12:00pm More Details...