Welcome:

I established this blog to record information relative to Amateur Radio emergency preparedness in Centre County. In addition to a “news” vehicle it will provide interested parties with a historical recording of the progress of Amateur Radio participation in Centre County’s emergency planning and preparation.

My name is Carmine W Prestia Jr. I currently hold Amateur Extra Class license K3CWP, having been licensed since 1972, and am the Emergency Coordinator for Centre County appointed by the American Radio Relay League. I am also the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Radio Officer for Centre County appointed by the County Emergency Management Agency Director.

My background in emergency services includes:

• 25 years as a police officer in State College, Pennsylvania
• 35 years as a volunteer firefighter for the Alpha Fire Company, Inc. of State College
• 25 years as a volunteer with Centre LifeLink EMS (nee Alpha Ambulance), 13 as an EMT and 12 as a board member.

Any interested amateur radio operator or emergency services worker is welcome to view the information here.

Thank you and 73
Carmine, K3CWP