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Emergency Communications Response Team

The Emergency Communications Response Team (ECRT) is the public service aspect of the Federal Way Amateur Radio Club.  The ECRT provides backup radio communications and other support to governmental and civic agencies in the times of emergency or disaster as directed by the City of Federal Way. 

Mission Statement

To provide timely, reliable, and accurate radio communications to local, state, and federal government agencies in times of emergency or disaster.

Monthly ECRT Meetings

The Federal Way Amateur Radio Club's ECRT meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Federal Way City Hall.  City Hall is located at 33325 8th Ave South, in Federal Way.  Upcoming ECRT meetings are listed below.  Link to FW City Hall page  

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Federal Way Amateur Radio Club
P.O. Box 23415
Federal Way, WA  98093-34125



What item would you put in your Ham Radio Go-Kit?
  • Amplifier, RF
  • Batteries, Alkaline
  • Batteries, Spare
  • Book
  • Cell Phone
  • Charger, Charging Cables
  • Compass
  • First Aid Kit
  • Frequency List
  • GPS Receiver
  • Headlamp / Flashlight
  • J-Pole Antenna
  • Magnetic Mount Antenna
  • Maps
  • NIFOG
  • Notepad & Pens
  • Power Cords
  • Program Cables
  • Radio, HT
  • Repeater List
  • Snacks
  • Socks / Change of Clothes
  • Solar Panel System
  • Toilet Paper
What item would you put in your personal
bug-out bag?

  • Blanket
  • Can Opener
  • Cash, small bills
  • Change of Clothes
  • CPAP Machine, battery powered
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flashlight / Headlight
  • Frequency List
  • Full Fuel Tank in Car
  • Handheld Radio
  • Maps, paper
  • MRE's
  • Multitool
  • Pen/Pencil/Paper
  • Portable Radio, broadcast
  • Prescriptions
  • Purse with phone charger
  • Rain Gear / Goretex
  • Shovel
  • Snacks
  • Toilet Paper
  • Water
  • Water Filter
What item would you put in your car's
every day-carry bag?

  • Blankets/Shawl
  • Cell Phone Charger, Battery Powered
  • CO2 Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flashlights
  • Food
  • Full Tank of Gas
  • Gloves
  • Hand & Foot Warmers
  • Jumper Cables/Jumper Box
  • Knee Pads
  • Power Bars
  • Safety Vest
  • Snow Shovel
  • Tire Chains
  • Tools
  • Umbrella
  • Volt-Ohm Meter
  • Water


Upcoming Events
Sunday Night Net
Upcoming Events
ECRT Meetings
Upcoming Events
Drill Opportunities

Federal Way Fire Department's Effie Mae Parker Award for 2002



City of Federal Way Recognition Award


Federal Way Fire Department Appreciation Award