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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 pack request emailing] the Coordinating Instructor after beginning their in-person classes. | Volunteers who can, should purchase/assemble 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 pack 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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|'''Backpack, 1,200 in<sup>3</sup> or larger''' | |'''Backpack, 1,200 in<sup>3</sup> or larger''' | ||
|[[File:Netpack.jpg|alt=NET backpack illustration|frameless]] | |[[File:Netpack.jpg|alt=NET backpack illustration|frameless]] | ||
|Red with NET branding preferred but not required. We have one NET volunteer out there with a Hello Kitty response pack and it | |Red with NET branding preferred but not required. We have one NET volunteer out there with a Hello Kitty response pack and it is fine. | ||
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white" | |- style="background: #D35D30; color: white" | ||
|'''Protective hard hat''' | |'''Protective hard hat''' | ||
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|'''4-in-1 tool''' | |'''4-in-1 tool''' | ||
|[[File:4in1tool.jpg|alt=4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell|center|frameless|4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell]] | |[[File:4in1tool.jpg|alt=4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell|center|frameless|4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell]] | ||
| | |Available under a few different brands. The ones PBEM has are branded ON DUTY. | ||
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|'''Duct tape (1 roll)''' | |'''Duct tape (1 roll)''' | ||
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|'''Spare batteries''' | |'''Spare batteries''' | ||
|[[File:Batteries.jpg|frameless]] | |[[File:Batteries.jpg|frameless]] | ||
|Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended if available in the volunteer's price range. | |Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended if available in the volunteer's price range. We discuss batteries in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications. | ||
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==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ==== | ==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ==== | ||
Trainees | Trainees may purchase a whole kit from vendors. Basically, you're paying a little extra for the convenience and do not select each specific component. | ||
Note that CERT-branded kits have green instead of orange/red NET branding; that does not affect functionality but do not pay extra merely 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. | 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. | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; | PBEM does not endorse any one vendor over another, as explained in the highlight box below. However, for the convenience of Basic NET Trainees, we have arranged a discount with PrepareSmart, which you may use if you choose to purchase a whole kit from them with a NET-branded backpack. When you order a [https://preparesmart.com/shop/portland-net Basic Portland NET Backpack Kit] ($122.95 as of 2025.07.18), enter one of two discount codes at checkout: | ||
* '''NETCLASSHOME''' : Receive a 15% discount on your total order, including any items in addition to the kit if you wish, and you pay for shipping to your home. | |||
* '''NETCLASSFFE''' : No discount on your order, but free shipping to the Training Center location. You will receive your kit when you arrive the morning of your Final Field Exercise. Earlier pickup is not available; that's the point of the bulk shipping discount. | |||
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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 | | 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 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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