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Free Basic NET Training is open to all program Applicants who live, work, or otherwise spend significant time in Portland.  
Free Basic NET Training is open to all program Applicants who live, work, or otherwise spend significant time in Portland.  


If you are uncertain whether or not you have applied to become a NET: Do you receive our regular NET Bulletin emails? If yes, you have already applied. If not, see [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 1 here].
If you are uncertain whether or not you have applied to become a NET: Do you receive our regular ''PBEM Volunteer Bulletin'' emails? If yes, you have already applied. If not, see [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 1 here].


After completing Step 1 you are officially an Applicant. Your next step is to watch the Online Preparedness videos and pass a 25-question Quiz, as described in [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 2 here]. After that, simply wait for PBEM to automatically notify you when BNT cohorts are scheduled. Simple!
After completing Step 1 you are officially an Applicant. Your next step is to watch the Online Preparedness videos and pass a 25-question Quiz, as described in [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 2 here]. After that, simply wait for PBEM to automatically notify you when BNT cohorts are scheduled. Simple!
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In Basic NET training, you will learn how to provide emergency disaster assistance in your community when first responders (such as Police or Fire) are not immediately available. Basic NET training will also prepare the way for you to take some of the advanced training offered by PBEM if you wish to build on your preparedness and response skills.
In Basic NET training, you will learn how to provide emergency disaster assistance in your community when first responders (such as Police or Fire) are not immediately available. Basic NET training will also prepare the way for you to take some of the advanced training offered by PBEM if you wish to build on your preparedness and response skills.


Basic NET is not a class for persons interested only in disaster preparedness. By taking Basic NET training, we expect that you will serve on your neighborhood team for twelve hours each calendar year.
Basic NET is not a class for persons interested only in disaster preparedness. By taking Basic NET training, we expect that you will serve on your neighborhood team for a minimum of twelve hours each calendar year.
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*'''Location:''' PBEM can hold lecture portions of Basic NET at any venue that will safely and comfortably seat the entire class and has (or can accommodate) a screen and projector. Field exercises almost always take place at Portland Fire & Rescue's training campus.
*'''Location:''' PBEM can hold lecture portions of Basic NET at any venue that will safely and comfortably seat the entire class and has (or can accommodate) a screen and projector. Field exercises almost always take place at Portland Fire & Rescue's training campus.
*'''Schedule:''' Schedule depends on number of Trainees and the best schedule for the greatest number of them. The most common schedule is to break up the class hours over three long weekend days. PBEM can also do training three hours one day a week for about ten weeks.
*'''Schedule:''' Schedule depends on number of Trainees and the best schedule for the greatest number of them. The most common schedule is to break up the class hours over three long weekend days. PBEM can also do training three hours one day a week for about ten weeks.
*'''Class size:''' Training cohort size typically runs between 20 and 50 Trainees, though PBEM might train more than one cohort at the same time in different classroom areas.
*'''Class size:''' Training cohort size typically runs between 30 and 80 Trainees, though PBEM might train more than one cohort at the same time in different classroom areas.
*'''Childcare:''' PBEM acknowledges that childcare is required for many parents to participate in Basic NET. Reimbursement for childcare is available through our partner Politisit. Please see the [[Childcare]] page.
*'''Childcare:''' PBEM acknowledges that childcare is required for many parents to participate in Basic NET. Reimbursement for childcare is available through our partner Politisit. Please see the [[Childcare]] page.
*'''Language:''' PBEM can provide Basic NET training in languages other than English, or provide an interpreter in an English class with advance notice.
*'''Language:''' PBEM can provide Basic NET training in languages other than English, or provide an interpreter in an English class with advance notice.
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|'''Protective hard hat'''
|'''Protective hard hat'''
|[[File:Helmet.jpg|alt=NET hard hat|frameless]]
|[[File:Helmet.jpg|alt=NET hard hat|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding is '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM, should be replaced every five years.
|Red with NET branding is '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM. Should be replaced every five years because materials degrade over time especially with exposure to temperature extremes, e.g. in a car trunk.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Reflective vest'''
|'''Reflective vest'''
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|'''Whistle'''
|'''Whistle'''
|[[File:Whistle.jpg|frameless]]
|[[File:Whistle.jpg|frameless]]
|Recommend whistles with a lanyard.
|Recommend plastic whistles with a lanyard.
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|-
|'''AM/FM radio'''
|'''AM/FM radio'''
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|'''FRS/GMRS radio'''
|'''FRS/GMRS radio'''
|[[File:Frsgmrsradio.jpg|alt=FRS/GMRS radio|center|frameless|FRS/GMRS radio]]
|[[File:Frsgmrsradio.jpg|alt=FRS/GMRS radio|center|frameless|FRS/GMRS radio]]
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|The more powerful GMRS option is recommended, which requires purchase of a [https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/general-mobile-radio-service-gmrs ZA license from the FCC]. No test is required for this license. PBEM cannot reimburse NETs for their GMRS licenses. Current models of recommended devices are discussed in class during Unit 9.
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|-
|'''Spare batteries'''
|'''Spare batteries'''
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