• DAVIDSON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE

    DAVIDSON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE

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

    1. Live or work in Davidson County, Tennessee. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
    2. Each member must check in to a minimum of THREE RF nets per quarter
    3. Each member must participate in one DCARES event (monthly meetings do not count toward requirement) or one sanctioned non-DCARES event yearly.
    4. 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

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