NEMCo is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline Fire Department to maximize each of the participating agencies emergency preparedness efforts and resources to serve our Northshore community.
Announcements
Check out our News Page for what we have been upto at NEMCo. We have many photos of this year's activities .
Upcoming Events
NEMCo Volunteers - Register in Volgistics. (Volunteers Note: regular meetings for Field Ops., Hams, and Drones DO NOT require advance Volgistics notice.)
Our Community is open to all - Whether you’d like to see what we’re about, pick up new preparedness skills, or explore joining the NEMCo team, you’re welcome at any meeting. Just drop in no sign‑up required.
CERT BASIC TRAINING - April 2026
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NEMCo Volunteers - Trainers & Role Players needed for April CERT CLASS. Please use Volgistics to Register for meetings, training and events!
Join the Community CERT Program and gain life-saving skills.
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Cost: FREE
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Schedule (3-Day Format):
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Saturday, April 25
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Sunday, April 26
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Saturday, May 2
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Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Location: Kenmore Fire Station 51
Note for Teens: Open to ages 14–18 with parental or guardian permission. Students can fulfill 24 hours of Community Service.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE: bit.ly/4bJI3S3
Contact: Kevin Lowery, klowery@cityoflfp.gov
Class open to teens: age 14 to 18 with parental permission. Students will fulfill 24 hours of
Community Service.
Need More Info: Click Here
Shoreline Area NEWS: CLICK HERE
APRIL NEMCo TRAINING
On Tuesday, April 14 we will cover blood-borne pathogens and personal preparedness equipment (PPE). This is mandatory training for volunteers. The Steering Committee meeting begins at 18:00; the team meeting begins at 19:00 at Station 51 in Kenmore. Training will begin around 20:30.
Drone data class will be on Thursday, April 16 at 18:00-21:00 in the back conference room at Station 51. Topic to be determined.
On Saturday, April 18, from 09:00 to 12:00, there will be training on Field Communications. What we do in the field, whether in an emergency or not, requires us to know what is going on and to inform people of what we know is occurring. The different methods available to us to relay information comprise Field Communications. Class will be held at Station 51 in Kenmore.
On Tuesday, April 21 at 18:00 - 21:00 at Station 51 in Kenmore, RACES will hold their team meeting. As part of the meeting, there will be mini-training on a ham radio topic.
On Thursday, April 23 also from 18:00 - 21:00 there will be a class on UAS Emergency Procedures held at the Lake Forest Park EOC.
Finally, our 3-day basic CERT class begins on Saturday, April 25 at Station 51 from 0800-1700. Class will also be held on Sunday, April 16 and Saturday, May 2. We are looking for coaches to provide encouragement and suggestions to the basic CERT students as they do the various exercises. We are also looking for people to play survivors for the CERT final on May 2.
Feel free to attend any or all of the offered training, and to help with our CERT class. Please sign up in Volgistics so we know to expect you.
29 June 2026 WANIC Summer School - TEEN CERT
The Teen CERT course will be offered again this summer through WANIC, which is a consortium of these districts: Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Riverview, and Snoqualmie Valley. Students can take this course tuition free and earn CTE credits for their transcripts.
The course will run for just 13 days (6/29-7/17) at Woodinville High School and will cover essential topics recognized by FEMA, including Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety and Suppression, Disaster Medical Treatment, Search and Rescue, Incident Command System, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism Awareness.
Last year, we had a successful class with 24 students, and I'm eager to continue empowering our youth to make a meaningful impact in our community during emergencies and disasters.
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May 2nd, 3rd ACES Basic 0800 - 1700 Learn how to use your Radio!
Register Here for Bremerton Course
Where: Kitsap County Emergency Management
8900 Imperial Way SW
Bremerton, WA 98312
Fee: $35 with the workbook or $15 without the workbook, payable at the door (cash or check). The ACES Basic Student Workbooks can also be purchased directly from Amazon.
Sponsor: Kitsap Emergency Management
Contact: Contact Scott N7SS at scott.n7ss@gmail.com or Erik K7QOG
at Erik.Robins@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
Other: You can bring lunch or there are several local food establishments.
Participants will need to complete IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 through FEMA's online Emergency Management Institute (EMI) prior to certification. You may take the ACES course if you haven't completed the FEMA courses and you will receive your ACES certificate after completing the FEMA courses. Students are required to bring a portable radio and manual for programming practice and passing traffic. If you are not an amateur radio operator (ARO) and instead use other methods (FRS, GMRS, MURS, CB), you may be paired up with an ARO during the exercises.
October 2025 Basic CERT Class in Training
MONTHLY MEETINGS
►Every Sunday, Ham (Amateur radio), RACES, 7:00pm (1900 hours) All are welcome. Join our Net on repeater: 443.725MHz; +5.0 Offset; Tone: 156.7; Narrow Band.
►Every Second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm: Field Ops meeting (Fire Station 51, Kenmore)
►Every Third Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm at Fire Station 51. RACES (Amateur Radio) meeting.
Check out our MEMBERSHIP page for various categories of volunteers.
See our NEWS pages (pull-down menu items from HOME tab) to see all the fabulous activities our volunteer have so much fun doing in our community!
Check out our TRAINING page to see what NEMCo offers and what other area preparedness agencies and organizations provide to ensure our citizens are prepared for any emergency!