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How to become a member of US-HERO

* NOTE:  Forms on this page are in Adobe PDF. You will need a program that opens them. If you need one, you can download Adobe Reader

Membership in US-HERO is not for those who are not willing to dedicate the time in order to train and be a part of a successful response organization. Our ONLY reason for existing is to save lives. Saving lives requires our members dedicate themselves to being involoved in day-to-day operations, training, exercises and emergency response. US-HERO is not a social club, we are a volunteer emergency response organization and both our organizational culture and members are focused on emergency response. If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our team, we welcome you to explore becoming a member of US-HERO.
  • Eligibility (Adult members)
    • Minimum of 18 years of age
    • No disqualifying offenses see:link
    • If a veteran, must have had a general or higher discharge (DD-214/NGB-22 will be checked)
    • US citizen or legal resident

  • Eligibility (Youth members) - Not all Response Units have a youth component
    • 14 - 20 years of age (9th grade or higher)
    • Satisfactory grades in school (if in high school)

  • Physical Requirements: Physical disabilities are not a limiting factor to membership. To assure the fullest degree of success in US HERO, the member should be healthy, both physically and mentally and not present a danger to themselves or others. Specific emergency services field specialties have physical fitness requirements. There are roles for people who cannot participate in field level work.

  • Steps to Join
    1. Determine if there is a unit in your area. Click Existing Units link here for Existing Units.
    2. Contact the unit's leaders and/or attend a regular meeting.
    3. Once you and the unit leaders are agreed that you would be a good fit, complete the membership application.
      membership application Click for membership application and Link for CBC form Click for CBC form .

  • What if there is not a Response Unit in my area?
    • You can do one of two things:
    • You can start a local Response Unit of US HERO. Click here to find out how. OR
    • If you belong to another organization, that organization can apply to become an Associate Unit of US HERO.
      Click find out about Associate Units here to find out about Associate Units.