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<span style="background:#FFFF00">'''In order to graduate from Basic NET, Trainees are required to present their own Basic Response Packs at the FFE.'''</span> A stocked response kit mitigates hazards encountered by a NET volunteer during a deployment. When called on to deploy to an emergency, you would take your NET kit with you to ensure you can respond effectively.  
<span style="background:#FFFF00">'''In order to graduate from Basic NET, Trainees are required to present their own Basic Response Packs at the FFE.'''</span> A stocked response kit mitigates hazards encountered by a NET volunteer during a deployment. When called on to deploy to an emergency, you would take your NET kit with you to ensure you can respond effectively.  


Volunteers who can, should purchase their own packs. <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''However, PBEM will provide a pack or pieces to complete a pack for any Trainee unable to easily afford equipment.'''</span> Trainees can request this by simply [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?NET&#x20;pack&#x20;request emailing] the Coordinating Instructor after beginning their classes.
Volunteers who can, should purchase their own packs. <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''However, PBEM will provide a pack or pieces to complete a pack for any Trainee unable to easily afford equipment.'''</span> Trainees can request this by simply [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?NET&#x20;pack&#x20;request emailing] the Coordinating Instructor after beginning their in-person classes.


NET Trainees often find they can construct most of their kit from items around the home, and simply buy the few pieces they do not already possess. The one highly specialized item in the kit is the 4-in-1 tool (see below for details).
NET Trainees often find they can construct most of their kit from items around the home, and simply buy the few pieces they do not already possess. The one highly specialized item in the kit is the 4-in-1 tool (see below for details).
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==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ====
==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ====
Trainees can purchase a whole kit from vendors, though they often have CERT branding instead of NET branding (NET branding for any kit is nice but not required). If you wish to buy a whole kit instead of pieces, the vendors on the list below can accommodate you and any of the kits on the the list is enough (or more than enough) for your FFE. PBEM recommends ordering no less than ten days before an FFE to make sure your equipment arrives on time.
Trainees can purchase a whole kit from vendors. As of March 2025 we do not have vendor who provides NET-branded equipment; the previous supplier was bought by a new company. Note that CERT-branded kits are green instead of orange/red NET branding; that does not affect functionality but don't pay extra for CERT branding.
 
If you wish to buy a whole kit instead of pieces, the vendors on the list below can accommodate you. Any of the kits on the the list is enough (or more than enough) for your FFE. If ordering for delivery, be sure to act early so that your equipment arrives on time for your FFE! And please do not feel limited to this list.


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|style="background: snow; color: black"|'''''DISCLAIMER:''''' ''Any reference obtained from this website to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply endorsement by PBEM or the City of Portland of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. Nor is PBEM or the City of Portland responsible for the fitness or quality of any product purchased from any vendor referenced on this website. Buyer beware. PBEM does, however, recommend inspecting the quality of all disaster response supplies and even stress testing them in a controlled environment when and if appropriate.''
|style="background: snow; color: black"|'''''DISCLAIMER:''''' ''Any reference obtained from this website to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply endorsement by PBEM or the City of Portland of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. Nor is PBEM or the City of Portland responsible for the fitness or quality of any product purchased from any vendor referenced on this website. Buyer beware. PBEM does recommends inspecting the quality of all disaster response supplies and even stress testing them in a controlled environment before using them for deployment, when safety matters.''
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|PrepareSmart
|[https://www.preparesmart.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SR-RENK0004K&Category_Code=42 Basic NET Kit]
|$126.95<sup>†</sup>
|The only basic kit with NET branding. PrepareSmart also has coupon codes you can use at checkout. "NETCLASS" will get you 10% off the price and free delivery to Portland Fire & Rescue Training. If you don't want the kit delivered to Portland Fire & Rescue Training, use coupon code "NET" for the 10% discount alone. (As of January, 2025, note that the kit does not include an AM/FM radio or spare batteries.)
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|PrepareSmart
|[https://www.preparesmart.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SR-RENK0002K-N&Category_Code=42 Standard NET Kit]
|$246.95<sup>†</sup>
|Includes all in the Basic Kit, and more. PrepareSmart also has coupon codes you can use at checkout. "NETCLASS" will get you 10% off the price and free delivery to Portland Fire & Rescue Training. If you don't want the kit delivered to Portland Fire & Rescue Training, use coupon code "NET" for the 10% discount alone.
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| colspan="4" |<sup>†</sup>''<small>Prices last checked January 21, 2024. Prices do not include NET discount described in the next section.</small>''
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|[http://www.preparesmart.com/ PrepareSmart]
|[http://www.preparesmart.com/ PrepareSmart]
|Only vendor with NET branded supplies. Online ordering only. PrepareSmart also has coupon codes you can use at checkout. "NETCLASS" will get you 10% off the price and free delivery to Portland Fire & Rescue Training. If you don't want the kit delivered to Portland Fire & Rescue Training, use coupon code "NET" for the 10% discount alone.
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|[https://propacusa.com/ ProPac]
|[https://propacusa.com/ ProPac]
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<p><small>''Trainees can also find kit items at hardware stores. For Trainees who prefer locally owned stores, there are many options!''</small> </p><p><span style="color:#ffffff">...</span></p>
<p><small>''Trainees can also find kit items at hardware and outdoor stores. For Trainees who prefer locally owned stores, there are many options!''</small> </p><p><span style="color:#ffffff">...</span></p>


== Equipment: Supplemental Pack Equipment ==
== Equipment: Supplemental Pack Equipment ==
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Over time, a NET volunteer will enhance and customize their own packs. For those who want to start on that early, PBEM recommends considering the items in the following list. These items are NOT required. Rows in <span style="background:#D35D30; color:white">'''orange highlight'''</span> are provided by PBEM and you should not purchase them ''unless'' PBEM has no supply of them available.
Over time, a NET volunteer will enhance and customize their own packs. For those who want to start on that early, PBEM recommends considering the items in the following list. These items are NOT required. Rows in <span style="background:#D35D30; color:white">'''orange highlight'''</span> are provided by PBEM and you should not purchase them ''unless'' PBEM has no supply of them available.
Many NETs also find it useful to create a "quick access kit" of a few frequently used items that they carry in a fanny pack, to reduce the number of times they must put their backpack on and off.
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