Genesee County Auxiliary Radio Service

Welcome!

Welcome to the Genesee County Auxiliary Radio Service. Embodying the principles of AUXCOMM, we strive to provide served agencies with communication capabilities in training, resources, and qualified professionals.

Please check back frequently for updates.

ICS Refresher Workshop

September 21, 2024; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

American Red Cross
1401 S Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503

Prerequisites

  • IS-100, 200, 700, 800 (most recent versioons strongly encouraged)
  • Valid Amateur Radio License
  • Willingness to work with an Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an ICS environment
  • Reputation for working will with others, professionalism, and a teachable mindset

Seating limited, walk-ins not allowed. Sign up instructions at http://mi-arpsc.org/auxcomm-training-signup. Click the image for more details.




AUXCOMM Training

November 2 & 3, 2024; 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

American Red Cross
1401 S Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503

Prerequisites

  • IS-100, 200, 700, 800 (most recent versioons strongly encouraged)
  • Valid Amateur Radio License
  • Endorsement from your Emergency Manager
  • Willingness to work with an Communications Unit Leader (COML) in an ICS environment
  • Reputation for working will with others, professionalism, and a teachable mindset

Seating limited, walk-ins not allowed. Sign up instructions at http://mi-arpsc.org/auxcomm-training-signup. Click the image for more details.




GCARES Training

4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM

American Red Cross
1401 S Grand Traverse St, Flint, MI 48503

Email Chris Vogt, kd8bmb@gmail.com for more information.




Siren Testing 

Warning siren testing resumes March, 2024. See the updated Siren Testing Information for details about sirens which need testing and upcoming testing dates.

Testing will resume again in March, 2024. More details will be posted as we get closer to that date.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is much confusion about Genesee County's recent switch to an AUXCOMM model. Please read the following FAQ for more information. 

Contact Us

board@gcares.org

“ARES” and “Amateur Radio Emergency Service” are registered servicemarks of the American Radio Relay League, Incorporated and are used by permission.