Captain Kevin Nida
WD6AIS
ACS COORDINATOR

Description: Oversees the City Radio Officer and Command Staff Activities and serves as the primary liaison to the City Emergency Operation Organization (EOO).
Biography: Captain Nida is a 26 year veteran of the LAFD with much experience as described in the box below. email
 

Captain Kevin Nida
 WD6AIS
"Acting" City Radio Officer
Volunteer Coordinator

Description:  The City Radio Officer is the General Manager of the ACS Program and shall have control of all of its activities.
Biography: Captain Nida is a 26 year veteran of the LAFD and heads up the Department's volunteer program which includes the 100 member amateur radio program. Captain Nida is also working on fire mutual aid radio systems, radio interoperability and has been recently appointed to an additional Incident Management Team, totaling three. email

Truman Van Dyke
KE6JCA
ACS Operations Officer

Description: Will manage the activation and deployment of responders for drill and emergency activities including the activation of the paging systems and net control functions. He can delegate responsibilities to DCULs as deemed appropriate.
 Biography: Truman has been a Firefighter/Paramedic for over 32 years with LAFD and he is also a US&R (Urban Search & Rescue) Communication Specialist with LAFD CATF-1 (Calif. Task Force 1- which is the FEMA designation for US&R teams in Calif). Truman as been involved with ACS for over 10 years and has been the Operations Officer for over 5 years. email
 

Alberto Casanova
KF6UXT
ACS Planning Section Officer

Description: Is responsible for preparing the annual calendar of events, scheduling drills and training sessions, and will perform the document control function.
 Biography: Alberto was first licensed as a Novice in 1999. He is an avid Ham who works 2 meters 80 & 40 meters, always looking for different awards to earn & looking for special event stations. In ACS he is our Webmaster. Besides taking on the position of DCUL for Battalion 2 he has been instrumental in mentoring many people to become Hams and join ACS. email

Description: The ACS Logistics Officer is responsible for the maintenance and operation of ACS physical resources including the ACS trailer, mobile command posts, and radio equipment.
 Biography: Mark started with LAFD in 1988 & is in the Equipment Engineering Unit. He develops all LAFD vehicle & equipment specifications for bid & purchase. He uses his Ham & LAFD skills to develop, install & maintain the ACS trailer, motor pool & antennae at FS 88 & old 77's. He is an ACS Founding Member. email

Description: Will keep both organizations informed of current  training schedules, radio channel plans (Comm Plan), and operational requirements.
Biography: Jonathan is a retired Volunteer Firefighter II / Engineer / Wildland Firefighter. He is currently a production manager in the film industry and has been very active in creating Safety, Illness & Injury Prevention programs in his current field as well as for the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade in New Mexico. He is a CERT Level III First Responder. email

Mathea Zimmerman
K6MDZ
ACS-CERT Liaison

Ralph Ricketson, Jr.
KG6WXY
ACS-CERT Liaison Assistant
 

Ted Fukushima
N6ZZK
Division 1 Communications Unit Leader (DCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to ACS Command Staff Members, and  is responsible for effective application of the policy, rules and regulations, practices and procedures of the ACS Program within his command.
Biography: Becoming a Ham in 1990 Ted is now an Extra Class. He worked in ARRL's Amateur Radio Emergency Service in L.A. & was part of the original ACS group. He has been Assistant Div 1 DCUL & Battalion 5 BCUL. He is a Volunteer Examiner. Ted has volunteered at many walkathons, marathons & emergencies in L.A. including the 1994 Northridge quake. email

John Beckwith
N6JCB
Division 2 Communications Unit Leader
(DCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: John has a good background in communications as he was a radioman and pilot in the Coast Guard prior to becoming a Ham around the year 2000. He then joined ACS and took on his present position in the group. He has a General license.
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Description: Is subordinate in rank to ACS Command Staff Members, and is responsible for effective application of the policy, rules and regulations, practices and procedures of the ACS Program within his command.
Biography: Starting out in Ham Radio as a teenager Sol, became committed to disaster work after assisting the Red Cross during a major flood. After college, career and family, he reacquainted with Ham radio & disaster communications in 2000 when he joined ACS. He is also the Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Chair for the West Hills Neighborhood Council and is an active member of the CERT Call-Out Team. email

Jonathan Zimmerman
K6JGZ
Division 3 Communications Unit Leader (DCUL) Assistant

Battalion 1 Communications Unit Leader (BCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography
email 

Battalion 1 Members

David Curry
WD4PLI
Rodolfo Isaad
KE6FGU
Trevor Jacobs
K6ESE
Eric Peterson
KI6EDD
Peter Benjamins
KI6FDL
Elena Scott
KI6FDJ
Alonso Yescas Jr.
KI6FDI

Battalion 1 Communications Unit Leader

(BCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography
email 

Battalion 4 Members

Carole Broder
KG6WYE
Alvin Cacdac
KG6YEW
Carl Ginsberg
KI6DGB

Mike Sebel
KB6EMS
Battalion 10 Communications Unit Leader (BCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography
email 

John Minger
AC6VV
Division 2 Communications Unit Leader
(DCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to ACS Command Staff Members, and is responsible for effective application of the policy, rules and regulations, practices and procedures of the ACS Program within his command.
 Biography: John retired from a technical support position after 32 years with Pacific Bell. He became involved with ACS in 2000 & has held Battalion 2 BCUL & Div 1 DCUL prior to his present position as ACS Planning Section Officer. Ham pursuits include runner safety for several races. He is currently the moderator of the weekly ACS Open Post-Net Roundtable.  

Battalion 6 Communications Unit Leader

  (BCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography
email

Battalion 6 Members

Justin Chang
KG6JBC
Jane Martin
AD6ZC
Red Payne
KC7MYO
Richard Witte
K6KMA
Pamela Cummings
KI6CRX
Martin Hochman
N6UB
Mercedes Prado
KI6FDK

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Dennis has been a Ham since 1992 & is an Extra Class. He is a Volunteer Examiner and has experience in operating as Net Control. He started out in CERT and has been BCUL for many years, involved in Quarterly Drills & Community Fire Patrol. email 

Battalion 5 Communications Unit Leader (BCUL)

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography email 

Battalion 5 Members

Robert Adjemian
KG6WVJ
Pete Barth
W6LAW
Stephen Felisan
KF6NNC
Edward Mann
KG6WZW
Michael Morrow
N6KWS
Michael Perry
KI6BWH
Daniel Tartre
KI6AMQ
Michael Millar
K6UK
Jenna Pearlstein
KI6EPL

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Being a HAM who always supported emergency operations, Ray was introduced to ACS after becoming a CERT member in Battalion 6. email

Battalion 13 Members

Hiram Ash
WA6EPJ
Mikeal Dalton
KM6MPD
Gloria Daniels
KG6QBX
Wilma Haynes
 KI6AMH
Ava Herbrick
 KG6WYH
Michael Hom
N6STV
Jesse Mendez
KG6WYI
Horace Penman
KI6AMG
Joe Turner
KI6BYW
Julian Rogers
KI6BTO
John Hughes
KI6BWR

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Jonathan is a retired Volunteer Firefighter II / Engineer / Wildland Firefighter. He is currently a production manager in the film industry and has been very active in creating Safety, Illness & Injury Prevention programs in his current field as well as for the Placitas Volunteer Fire Brigade in New Mexico. He is a CERT Level III First Responder. email

Battalion 14 BCUL Assistant

Don Corton
KE6LIB 

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Tom joined ACS in 2003 & holds a Technician Class License. He retired in 1998 after serving as a Marine Artilleryman & Army Paratrooper. He currently works for the Department of Homeland Security at LAX as a Federal Officer, US Customs & Border Protection HAZMAT Coordinator and a member of the Safety Committee. He is a CERT Level III First Responder email

Battalion 7 Members 

Description: Is subordinate in rank to her DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in her Battalion.
Biography:

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Marty was first licensed in 1967 and holds an Extra Class license.  A long-time contest operator, Marty is active in ACS and ARES as an instructor and net control operator.  He was recently elected Vice-Director for the ARRL's Southwestern Division.  His past positions include chair of the L. A. Area Council or Radio Clubs, president of the So. Calif. DX Club and chair of the ARRL Contest Advisory Committee.  Marty is a frequent speaker at clubs and conventions and is both a Volunteer Examiner and Volunteer Instructor.  Professionally, Marty is a retired CPA and Chief Financial Officer. email 

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Jack has been a Ham for 13 years and holds a Technician Class License. He is also a CERT member. In addition to being an active ACS member he uses his Ham Radio Skills for the Glenridge Preparedness Advisory Committee for the Glenridge Home Owners Association. He is a Past Chair of that Committee.  email

Battalion 9 BCUL Assistant

Ralph Rosen
K6RBR 

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography: Doug holds an Extra Class License & has been a Ham since 1991. He has been Vice President & President of the Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club & has worked for nearly 12 years with the Beverly Hills Police Department DCS group, working various events like being the eyes and ears at the Golden Globe Awards. He has been with ACS for about 5 years. email

Description: Is subordinate in rank to his DCUL and is responsible for the supervision and training of the ACS members in his Battalion.
Biography:email

Battalion 17 BCUL Assistant

Christopher Downie
N6TPX