Join RACES
Welcome!
We appreciate your interest in joining our emergency communications team.
Prerequisites:
Be willing to respond for emergency communications.
Participate in monthly communication drills and training.
Hold a valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license.
Go through a background check through the Tompkins County Sheriff's department. RACES of TCNY will submit your paperwork.
Follow these steps to submit your interest in joining:
Submit an email through this link and provide the requested information.
Download, save as "PDF", and print out this application form.
Fill out, sign, and return the application to a RACES Officer.