We would like to introduce you to the Emergency Communications Ontario Association Inc. (ECOA), a non-profit corporation established to provide auxiliary public service radio communications support within the Province of Ontario. 

As an association we wish to invite all groups and individuals that provide auxiliary communications support to join together as an association so we can better serve the needs of our communities through public safety and service

Some of the benefits the Emergency Communications Ontario Association can provide by joining together for a common goal are;

- Low cost liability insurance for club events such as Field Day, exercises and public service events.

- The fostering of public education through such programs as Amateur Radio Certification Course material, and Emergency Communications training program

-  Province-wide radio networks that operate every Thursday & Sunday at 8:00pm on the Ontario Public Service Reflector 9035 where all Amateur Radio operators can come together and share their idea's and provide helpful information.

- Fully developed website (www.emergencyradio.ca) where everyone can find helpful information about volunteer auxiliary communications in Ontario including; the latest news, events, club information, educational material and public service events.

- ECOA hosts two major sites (www.emergencyradio.ca) which is geared toward public safety and service through the EmComm program and (www.hfradio.net) which is geared toward Amateur Radio Clubs. 

Between these two sites ECOA offers a wide range of services including; 
- Free website hosting services for your club or group.
- Free E-mail alias service, example; your callsign@hfradio.net and callsign@emergencradio.ca 
- A common place to post and advertize your club events

Club Group Membership
Club and Group membership is offered at $125 plus $1 for each club member which includes 2M liability insurance for Field Day, exercises and public service events such as bike-a-thons.

We invite you to join ECOA and help us in bringing together all of Ontario's volunteer emergency communicators groups and clubs in the spirit of common good and co-ordination. 

Please visit the ECOA website at www.emergencyradio.ca for further details about our services or contact us directly.

ECOA Directors Team
contact@emergencycom.ca
416-338-8774