DCARES Membership Registration Form

Davidson County Amateur Radio Emergency Services exists to organize, develop and maintain a group of amateur radio operators who are skilled and trained to provide emergency communications support in Davidson County, Tennessee. DCARES provides a focused and rigorous approach to training, exercises and drills for the purpose of developing each member to their full potential.

We are continually looking for new members who are willing to use their amateur radio skills to serve the public in Davidson County. If you are interested in being a part of our team, fill out this Membership Application and join us on the air during a weekly net or in person at a monthly meeting. We look forward to hearing from you, and hope to meet you in person soon.

Member Name *

First Name Last Name

FCC Call Sign *

Do you live or work in Davidson County, Tennessee? *

Live In Davidson County Work in Davidson County No

If you do not live or work in Davidson County, Tennessee, enter the county you live in below and a brief statement on your desire to join DCARES:

Cell Phone Number: *

Do you agree to receive text and phone calls to your cell phone? *

YES NO

Email Address

Home Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Zip Code

Have you completed any of the following FEMA courses?

IS-100 (ICS Introduction) IS-200 (ICS Single Resources) IS-700 (NIMS Introduction) IS-800 (NRF Introduction) Other

Have you completed any of the following courses?

Basic Skywarn Spotter (NWS Training) ARRL EC-001 (Intro to Emergency Comms) Communications Unit Leader (COML) AUXCOMM Other

Are you currently a Red Cross Volunteer? *

YES NO

Operational Capabilities

HF DIGITAL UHF/VHF WINLINK MARS Other

Type Capabilities

FIXED MOBILE BATTERY GENERATOR

What Type of Equipment Due You Have?

HT Mobile Radio Fixed Home Radio HF Antenna Other

If necessary, would you be able to deploy within Davidson County in the event of an emergency activation? *

YES NO Depends on emergency and length of deployment Other

MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements have been set for DCARES membership:

Live or work in Davidson County, Tennessee. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
Each member must check in to a minimum of THREE RF nets per quarter
Each member must participate in one DCARES event (monthly meetings do not count toward requirement) or one sanctioned non-DCARES event yearly.
Membership is yearly (January – December) and must be renewed each year by the member with approval from the Emergency Coordinator.

Examples of Events that meet Criteria:
DCARES Workshop
Field Day
Jack and Back Bike Ride
Skymont Horseback Ride
Any Bike Ride event
DCARES antenna crew (tower raising, tower disassembly)

Other Qualifying Non-DCARES Events:
TEMA Auxcom Event
NWS Severe Weather Awareness Day
NWS Spotter classes
Other DCARES training events that will be scheduled and identified
FEMA ICS online Classes (not just 100, 200, 700, 800)
FEMA Classroom Training
Members can request that events be considered for inclusion

Agreement *

I have read, understood, and accepted the rules for membership.

Signature of Member *

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DAVIDSON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE