Join RACES

Welcome!

We appreciate your interest in joining our emergency communications team.


Prerequisites:

  1. Be willing to respond for emergency communications.

  2. Participate in monthly communication drills and training.

  3. Hold a valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license.

  4. 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:

  1. Submit an email through this link and provide the requested information.

  2. Download, save as "PDF", and print out this application form.

  3. Fill out, sign, and return the application to a RACES Officer.