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# 2009 EASTERN AREA INTERAGENCY 

**DISPATCH WORKSHOP &**

**CENTER MANAGERS MEETING**

**When: January 5^th^ -- 9^th\ 2009^**

Center Manager Meeting -- Starts January 5^th^ @ 0800 through January
6^th^ @ 1730

Dispatch Workshop -- Starts January 7^th^ @ 0800 through January 8^th^ @
1730

**Where: *National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), Shepherdstown
WV***

**NCTC website: <http://training.fws.gov/discover/campus.htm>**

NCTC is a Federal facility designed like a walk on campus so be

prepared for all kinds of weather when walking between sessions.

NCTC provides rooms and meals and will accommodate any special

dietary needs. Room and meals are \$111 for USFWS, NPS, & BLM;

all other agencies pay \$121 a day. Reservations can be made by calling

304-876-7900. A small block of rooms are reserved under **2009 Eastern**

**Area Interagency Dispatch Work Shop & Center Manager Meeting.**

Make your reservations as soon as possible due to other events and the

limited number of available rooms.

If you choose not to stay at the facility, a list of local motels are
posted

on EACC's Website:

[**http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/library/EACC_Web_Page/NCTC%20Hotels.doc**](http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/library/EACC_Web_Page/NCTC Hotels.doc)

**Who:** Dispatchers, Center Managers, Fire management officers, line
officers,

mobilization center managers and staff involved in fire / all-risk
mobilization

are encouraged to attend.

**Topics**: This year we will be providing hands on training for various
computer

based programs which dispatchers utilize throughout the year. ROSS,

Cognos, WildCad, Google Earth, and much more. Updates from the

National Interagency Coordination Center, Eastern Area Coordination

Center, the Local Dispatch/Coordination Centers, Incident Business

Services as well as information on the new Viper program will be

presented.

**RSVP:** There is a two step process for registering this year.

**Step 1:** Complete the DWT Registration form (found on EACC

Website) and return to <karyn.hullinger@wisconsin.gov> by

**November 21^st^.**

**Step 2**: Call NCTC to reserve your room

**AGENDA:** Will be posted on the EACC website by November 1st

[**http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/logistics/dispatch-general/workshop_info.htm**](http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/logistics/dispatch-general/workshop_info.htm)

**Additional Information:**

> We will be providing two agency minivans to pick up/drop off two
> groups of 5, so please communicate your travel with your Dispatch
> Centers if you need a ride, so times can be coordinated. NCTC does
> provide shuttle service for a fee (inquire when you make your
> reservation).
>
> **[Donations:]{.underline}** We will be holding a Silent Auction for
> the [Wildland Firefighter Foundation]{.underline}, so please bring a
> donation that represents your home area. For example: a gallon of
> Maple Syrup, Carved Wooden Decoy, or Basket of Goodies.
>
> **[Home Unit Door Prizes:]{.underline}** Donations will also be needed
> to hand out during breaks, so please bring items you would like to
> share. Examples: hats, pins, t-shirts, books, belt buckles, patches,
> cups, mugs, etc.

For more information and forms, please visit EACC's website @

**<http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/logistics/dispatch-general/workshop_info.htm>**

> **If you have any questions, contact a Dispatch Working Team Member.**
>
> [**http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/library/Administrative/EACG/DWTMemberlist.doc**](http://gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/library/Administrative/EACG/DWTMemberlist.doc)