Become a SUSAR Member
In all cases, final determination of eligibility for membership in SUSAR shall rest with the Board of Directors.
Member Organizations
Member organizations may consist of any duly formed US&R provider, officially sanctioned, sponsored or operated by any, local, tribal, territorial, regional, state, national, non-governmental, private sector or international agency authorized to act as such pursuant to the relevant statutes of their home state and/or relevant federal statutes shall be eligible for membership in SUSAR. Member Organizations shall identify and maintain at least one primary point of contact.
Individual Members
A person affiliated with a US&R provider may be eligible to be an Individual Member. An Individual Member may be heard on any matters pertaining to SUSAR. Individual Members may not hold a position on the Board of Directors within the SUSAR organization unless affiliated with a US&R provider. The resignation, suspension or expulsion of a Member Organization shall not terminate or suspend the membership of any affiliated Individual Member. However, if said member holds an office in SUSAR by virtue of their status as a Representative or Designee of a Member Organization, such office shall be forfeited by said Individual Member upon termination, suspension or expulsion of the Member Organization.
Associate / Individual Members
Any person or stakeholder wishing to participate in SUSAR activities, and who is not, or does not qualify to be a Member Organization or Individual Member may apply for membership as an Associate Member. An Associate member may participate in discussion at meetings but may not vote or hold a SUSAR office. A person may not hold an Individual Membership and Associate Membership concurrently.
Personal Membership
ASSOCIATE / Individual
Any person wishing to participate in SUSAR activities-
Discounted SUSAR Conference Registration Fees
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Advanced SUSAR Conference Registration Opportunities
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Discounted Training Opportunities Exclusive to SUSAR Members
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Discounted Prices Within The SUSAR Sponsoring Vendor Network
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National Representation For US&R Responders
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Advance notification and registration for SUSAR Training Opportunities Shared Within The SUSAR System
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FEMA US&R Training Opportunities Shared Within The SUSAR System
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Notification Of FEMA US&R Program Updates
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One Complementary Access to a TEEX Computer Based Training (CBT) Program
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Access to Virtual Learning System to view Conference Presentation remotely and in the future
Individual
A person affiliated with a US&R provider-
All Associate Member Benefits, plus:
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Input on SUSAR Doctrine Updates
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Input on SUSAR Program Direction and Strategic Plans
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Voting Opportunity on all Decisions Requiring a Vote per SUSAR Bylaws and/or the Board of Directors
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Input for State Voting on SUSAR Board of Directors Elections
Team Memberships
Type I / II
(Membership for 80 Rescuers)-
All Individual Membership Benefits, plus:
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Complementary Access to TEEX Computer Based Training (CBT) Programs
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240 Free CBT Courses
Type III
(Membership for 40 Rescuers)-
All Individual Membership Benefits, plus:
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Complementary Access to TEEX Computer Based Training (CBT) Programs
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120 Free CBT Courses
Type IV
(Membership for 25 Rescuers)-
All Individual Membership Benefits, plus:
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Complementary Access to TEEX Computer Based Training (CBT) Programs
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75 Free CBT Courses