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'''''Facilitation Guide''''' | '''''Facilitation Guide''''' | ||
Ask each team member to bring their NET bag or response kit to the meeting. Begin by reviewing the [[Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus#Equipment: Basic NET Response Packs|official NET kit list]] | Ask each team member to bring their NET bag or response kit to the meeting. Begin by reviewing the [[Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus#Equipment: Basic NET Response Packs|official NET kit list]]. Explain that the purpose of this exercise is not to judge completeness but to help everyone become more familiar with their gear, share practical tips, and make sure nothing critical is missing. | ||
Facilitate a guided walkthrough of major kit categories—personal safety/PPE (helmet, vest, gloves), communication (radio, whistle, contact sheet), medical (first aid supplies), tools, and comfort items (snacks, water). Invite volunteers to share how they’ve adapted their kits to fit their neighborhood context or personal needs (e.g., dog leash, maps, laminated cards). Keep the conversation focused on functionality and portability. End with a brief “gap check”: have members note items they need to add or replace, and suggest a timeline for completing those updates. If possible, document any common shortages so the team can discuss bulk purchases or supply-sharing at a future meeting. | Facilitate a guided walkthrough of major kit categories—personal safety/PPE (helmet, vest, gloves), communication (radio, whistle, contact sheet), medical (first aid supplies), tools, and comfort items (snacks, water). Invite volunteers to share how they’ve adapted their kits to fit their neighborhood context or personal needs (e.g., dog leash, maps, laminated cards). Keep the conversation focused on functionality and portability. End with a brief “gap check”: have members note items they need to add or replace, and suggest a timeline for completing those updates. If possible, document any common shortages so the team can discuss bulk purchases or supply-sharing at a future meeting. | ||
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=== Local Fire Station Meeting === | === Local Fire Station Meeting === | ||
'''''Learning | '''''Learning Objective''''' | ||
'' | ''Team members will build relationships with their local firefighters, learn about station capabilities, and understand how NETs can support fire response during disasters.'' | ||
'''''Facilitation Guide''''' | |||
'''Debrief Questions | The NET Team Leader should first contact their PBEM District Liaison ({{EmailLink|addr=net@portlandoregon.gov|name=net@portlandoregon.gov}}) to help them schedule a day and time with the NET's nearest fire station. | ||
Begin the activity with introductions, briefly explaining the NET program and your team’s role in community preparedness. Encourage firefighters to share about their daily work, the equipment housed at the station, and their priorities during major incidents, such as an earthquake. During the tour, prompt your team to observe and ask questions about how the station responds to large-scale emergencies, what resources they can and cannot provide, and how volunteers like NETs might fit into the larger response picture. Keep the tone conversational and respectful of firefighters’ time—calls may interrupt, so be flexible. Close the session by thanking the firefighters, presenting them with your team contact information, and inviting them to attend or speak at a future NET meeting. Afterward, debrief with your team about what they learned and how that information might influence your local disaster planning. | |||
'''''Debrief Questions''''' | |||
* What surprised you about the station’s capabilities or limitations? | * What surprised you about the station’s capabilities or limitations? | ||
* How do firefighters view volunteer support during major incidents? | * How do firefighters view volunteer support during major incidents? | ||
