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SUSAR Membership

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION I see great potential for SUSAR to provide much needed services to our industry Advocacy Training and Education speaking with a unified voice to represent our membership and Member only benefits that will grow and advance our industry These important functions will be developed and delivered by SUSAR Join Today SUSAR The Premier Organization for Urban Search and Rescue Professionals Our Mission Support and conduct research education and informational activities to benefit the communities served by statelevel US R teams to provide teams a voice in the US R community to stimulate the exchange of information among persons and organizations thus engaged in US R and to disseminate such information and to develop adopt and utilize standards for participants and teams engaged in US R Our History USAR started informally with discussion between the task S force leaders of several states including South Carolina New Jersey Connecticut and Illinois They decided that state level teams would benefit from a more formal exchange of ideas The first meeting was in South Carolina in July 2005 and 18 states were represented as well as Puerto Rico By the second meeting the group had grown to 26 states The State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance was formally adopted in August 2006 in Charlotte North Carolina As of March 2007 41 states had joined the Alliance ADVOCACY TRAINING CONFERENCES RECOGNITION SUSAR State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church Virginia 22046 4527 US SUSAR ORG WEBINARS NEWS

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Become a Member of the SUSAR Alliance Why Join the SUSAR Alliance What is the SUSAR Alliance The State Urban Search and Rescue SUSAR Alliance was formed in 2005 to provide a support system to the Urban Search and Rescue community across the nation Our focus is to provide resources that aid in saving lives in communities around the country that are devastated by natural and manmade events that extend beyond the normal capabilities of first responders in those areas The SUSAR Alliance supports search and rescue organizations all over the country regardless of agency affiliation and currently represents local regional and state US R organizations as well as federal US R resources Because SUSAR members share and learn from each other we continually explore ways to better work together and respond more quickly SUSAR exists to Develop standards of preparedness and operational response that continually push the envelope of capability Educate and to develop new resources within our local and State communities Develop partnerships with local State and Federal resources with the Military and with manufacturers and vendors who develop products to enhance the performance capability of US R resources around the country Create a mechanism for communication with each other so that we can continually improve the service we provide Who Can be a Member Membership is open to duly formed Urban Search and Rescue Organizations officially sanctioned sponsored or operated by any governmental agency entity or subdivision acting in any State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States of America authorized to act as such pursuant to the relevant statutes of their home state and or relevant federal statutes All applications are subject to the final approval of the Board of Directors of SUSAR Advocacy SUSAR gives our membership a strong united voice in the matters important to the Urban Search and Rescue community across the nation Training Learn best practices plus the latest methods and technologies to aid member groups in saving lives in areas affected by natural and man made events Conferences Webinars Join other members in the field for networking learning and partnerships The Latest News The SUSAR newsletter will keep you informed about current issues and advancements in Urban Search and Rescue Member Only Benefits Gain access to exclusive benefits that make your membership work for you plus discounts that more than cover the cost of your annual dues SUSAR Membership Levels and Rates The rates listed below are for a one year SUSAR membership Memberships renew each calendar year with dues to be paid annually on January 1 Individual Membership Regular 95 00 Military 85 00 Organization 250 00 Includes 3 memberships Corporate 350 00 Group Membership and Rates The Active Member Group is for other members from a fire service agency designated by their Fire Chief Director or agency head for participation in Association activities Join as a group for special membership advantages Team members will get access to significant discounts on SUSAR programs available only to group members 3 Member Group 250 00 Discounts 6 Member Group Training and Education Programs 10 Member Group 700 00 Annual Conference Registration fees Please contact SUSAR Headquarters for groups larger than 10 Benefits Immediate access to each issue of the SUSAR newsletter and all Presidential Updates on SUSAR activities advocacy Access to the member list serve membership directory and the SUSAR jobs board Invitations to SUSAR National and Regional activities Capitol Hill Updates Committee participation By participating you support the unified SUSAR voice How to Become a Member of the SUSAR Alliance Send dues and completed membership form to SUSAR Alliance 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church Virginia 22046 4527 US For questions contact SUSAR Alliance at SUSAR board gmail com 450 00

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Become a Member of the SUSAR Alliance Why Join the SUSAR Alliance What is the SUSAR Alliance The State Urban Search and Rescue SUSAR Alliance was formed in 2005 to provide a support system to the Urban Search and Rescue community across the nation Our focus is to provide resources that aid in saving lives in communities around the country that are devastated by natural and manmade events that extend beyond the normal capabilities of first responders in those areas The SUSAR Alliance supports search and rescue organizations all over the country regardless of agency affiliation and currently represents local regional and state US R organizations as well as federal US R resources Because SUSAR members share and learn from each other we continually explore ways to better work together and respond more quickly SUSAR exists to Develop standards of preparedness and operational response that continually push the envelope of capability Educate and to develop new resources within our local and State communities Develop partnerships with local State and Federal resources with the Military and with manufacturers and vendors who develop products to enhance the performance capability of US R resources around the country Create a mechanism for communication with each other so that we can continually improve the service we provide Who Can be a Member Membership is open to duly formed Urban Search and Rescue Organizations officially sanctioned sponsored or operated by any governmental agency entity or subdivision acting in any State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States of America authorized to act as such pursuant to the relevant statutes of their home state and or relevant federal statutes All applications are subject to the final approval of the Board of Directors of SUSAR Advocacy SUSAR gives our membership a strong united voice in the matters important to the Urban Search and Rescue community across the nation Training Learn best practices plus the latest methods and technologies to aid member groups in saving lives in areas affected by natural and man made events Conferences Webinars Join other members in the field for networking learning and partnerships The Latest News The SUSAR newsletter will keep you informed about current issues and advancements in Urban Search and Rescue Member Only Benefits Gain access to exclusive benefits that make your membership work for you plus discounts that more than cover the cost of your annual dues SUSAR Membership Levels and Rates The rates listed below are for a one year SUSAR membership Memberships renew each calendar year with dues to be paid annually on January 1 Individual Membership Regular 95 00 Military 85 00 Organization 250 00 Includes 3 memberships Corporate 350 00 Group Membership and Rates The Active Member Group is for other members from a fire service agency designated by their Fire Chief Director or agency head for participation in Association activities Join as a group for special membership advantages Team members will get access to significant discounts on SUSAR programs available only to group members 3 Member Group 250 00 Discounts 6 Member Group Training and Education Programs 10 Member Group 700 00 Annual Conference Registration fees Please contact SUSAR Headquarters for groups larger than 10 Benefits Immediate access to each issue of the SUSAR newsletter and all Presidential Updates on SUSAR activities advocacy Access to the member list serve membership directory and the SUSAR jobs board Invitations to SUSAR National and Regional activities Capitol Hill Updates Committee participation By participating you support the unified SUSAR voice How to Become a Member of the SUSAR Alliance Send dues and completed membership form to SUSAR Alliance 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church Virginia 22046 4527 US For questions contact SUSAR Alliance at SUSAR board gmail com 450 00

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Become a Member of the SUSAR Alliance Why Join the SUSAR Alliance What is the SUSAR Alliance The State Urban Search and Rescue SUSAR Alliance was formed in 2005 to provide a support system to the Urban Search and Rescue community across the nation Our focus is to provide resources that aid in saving lives in communities around the country that are devastated by natural and manmade events that extend beyond the normal capabilities of first responders in those areas The SUSAR Alliance supports search and rescue organizations all over the country regardless of agency affiliation and currently represents local regional and state US R organizations as well as federal US R resources Because SUSAR members share and learn from each other we continually explore ways to better work together and respond more quickly SUSAR exists to Develop standards of preparedness and operational response that continually push the envelope of capability Educate and to develop new resources within our local and State communities Develop partnerships with local State and Federal resources with the Military and with manufacturers and vendors who develop products to enhance the performance capability of US R resources around the country Create a mechanism for communication with each other so that we can continually improve the service we provide Who Can be a Member Membership is open to duly formed Urban Search and Rescue Organizations officially sanctioned sponsored or operated by any governmental agency entity or subdivision acting in any State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States of America authorized to act as such pursuant to the relevant statutes of their home state and or relevant federal statutes All applications are subject to the final approval of the Board of Directors of SUSAR Advocacy SUSAR gives our membership a strong united voice in the matters important to the Urban Search and Rescue community across the nation Training Learn best practices plus the latest methods and technologies to aid member groups in saving lives in areas affected by natural and man made events Conferences Webinars Join other members in the field for networking learning and partnerships The Latest News The SUSAR newsletter will keep you informed about current issues and advancements in Urban Search and Rescue Member Only Benefits Gain access to exclusive benefits that make your membership work for you plus discounts that more than cover the cost of your annual dues SUSAR Membership Levels and Rates The rates listed below are for a one year SUSAR membership Memberships renew each calendar year with dues to be paid annually on January 1 Individual Membership Regular 95 00 Military 85 00 Organization 250 00 Includes 3 memberships Corporate 350 00 Group Membership and Rates The Active Member Group is for other members from a fire service agency designated by their Fire Chief Director or agency head for participation in Association activities Join as a group for special membership advantages Team members will get access to significant discounts on SUSAR programs available only to group members 3 Member Group 250 00 Discounts 6 Member Group Training and Education Programs 10 Member Group 700 00 Annual Conference Registration fees Please contact SUSAR Headquarters for groups larger than 10 Benefits Immediate access to each issue of the SUSAR newsletter and all Presidential Updates on SUSAR activities advocacy Access to the member list serve membership directory and the SUSAR jobs board Invitations to SUSAR National and Regional activities Capitol Hill Updates Committee participation By participating you support the unified SUSAR voice How to Become a Member of the SUSAR Alliance Send dues and completed membership form to SUSAR Alliance 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church Virginia 22046 4527 US For questions contact SUSAR Alliance at SUSAR board gmail com 450 00

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION I see great potential for SUSAR to provide much needed services to our industry Advocacy Training and Education speaking with a unified voice to represent our membership and Member only benefits that will grow and advance our industry These important functions will be developed and delivered by SUSAR Join Today SUSAR The Premier Organization for Urban Search and Rescue Professionals Our Mission Support and conduct research education and informational activities to benefit the communities served by statelevel US R teams to provide teams a voice in the US R community to stimulate the exchange of information among persons and organizations thus engaged in US R and to disseminate such information and to develop adopt and utilize standards for participants and teams engaged in US R Our History USAR started informally with discussion between the task S force leaders of several states including South Carolina New Jersey Connecticut and Illinois They decided that state level teams would benefit from a more formal exchange of ideas The first meeting was in South Carolina in July 2005 and 18 states were represented as well as Puerto Rico By the second meeting the group had grown to 26 states The State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance was formally adopted in August 2006 in Charlotte North Carolina As of March 2007 41 states had joined the Alliance ADVOCACY TRAINING CONFERENCES RECOGNITION SUSAR State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church Virginia 22046 4527 US SUSAR ORG WEBINARS NEWS

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION I see great potential for SUSAR to provide much needed services to our industry Advocacy Training and Education speaking with a unified voice to represent our membership and Member only benefits that will grow and advance our industry These important functions will be developed and delivered by SUSAR Join Today SUSAR The Premier Organization for Urban Search and Rescue Professionals Our Mission Support and conduct research education and informational activities to benefit the communities served by statelevel US R teams to provide teams a voice in the US R community to stimulate the exchange of information among persons and organizations thus engaged in US R and to disseminate such information and to develop adopt and utilize standards for participants and teams engaged in US R Our History USAR started informally with discussion between the task S force leaders of several states including South Carolina New Jersey Connecticut and Illinois They decided that state level teams would benefit from a more formal exchange of ideas The first meeting was in South Carolina in July 2005 and 18 states were represented as well as Puerto Rico By the second meeting the group had grown to 26 states The State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance was formally adopted in August 2006 in Charlotte North Carolina As of March 2007 41 states had joined the Alliance ADVOCACY TRAINING CONFERENCES RECOGNITION SUSAR State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance 201 Park Washington Court Falls Church Virginia 22046 4527 US SUSAR ORG WEBINARS NEWS