Membership

Interested in Joining the HCRU?

We are always welcome to new members and you don't have to be a rescue professional or hardcore caver to join. Full scale callout rescues require a lot of people-power and no matter what your experience level, there is a role for you.  We are looking for people with a passion for helping others, a team spirit and a desire to learn about cave rescue. Joining the HCRU is a commitment, but one that comes with many benefits. 

As a member you will be surrounded by experts who are always willing to teach new skills and techniques. If you're already a caver you will likely find that joining the HCRU will make you a better caver. If you're not a caver you will still benefit from the camaraderie that exists within the unit.

Steps in joining involves:

1. Fill out a  membership application form , and send this to info@hcru.org letting us know that you wish to join. We will put you on the member email list so that you receive notifications of training nights.

2. Get to know our members, and our members to know you, by attending Tuesday night trainings  and/or taking one of our classes.

3. Once we know each other, and you have attended at least two business meetings (the third Tuesday of each month), then you can be voted in as a member at the next business meeting. 

All members are required to join the Association of Alabama Rescue Squads (AARS) which is a $20 annual fee. This allows Workmans comp insurance to cover you when responding to a callout. This is the only required fee.