Becoming a member of Saginaw County ARES/RACES requires the following:

 


(Amateur Radio Emergency Service - ARRL affiliated)

  • An Amateur Radio License, or the desire to train and receive one.
  • Willingness to show up, participate and train to respond to and assist during emergencies in the county, and surrounding communities.
  • Earning your ID Card through the Saginaw Valley Amateur Radio Association
ARES application document
 


(Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service - State of Michigan and Michigan State Police affiliated)
  • Ability to pass a background investigation
  • Completing Homeland Security IS-22, IS-100, IS-700 courses
  • Earning your ID Card, issued by the authority of the State Police Office of Emergency Management, Saginaw County Emergency Management

RACES application document
RACES background check document

 
Revised 06/11/08
Copyright 2008 Saginaw County ARES. Reproduction in any form is strictly prohibited without express written permission.
Sponsored by the Saginaw Valley Amateur Radio Association.