The May 2025 ARES Meeting will be dedicated to starting the process of reissuing the Salamander IDs held by RRRAES members and to updating I am Responding (IAR) user information.
There will be a lot to do at this meeting so please arrive as early as possible. The West Fargo FDHQ doors will be open for us at 1815 hours (6:15 PM CDT).
Salamander ID Reissue
The Salamander IDs previously issued to RRRAES members have expired or will expire this year.
During this meeting we will start the process of issuing new IDs by
- Taking ID photographs.
- Collecting application paperwork, including background investigation forms.
Salamander IDs are not required for RRARES membership, but they do make things easier during an incident—including public service events—when checking in with local emergency management personnel or with served agencies.
Please remember that possession of a Salamander ID is not a license to self-deploy to an incident. Misuse of a Salamander ID may jeopardize the ability of RRRA to support our community in the future.
Important Definitions
- Disaster
A sudden event causing widespread destruction, loss of life, or damage to property.
- Emergency
An unforeseen and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
- Incident
An occurrence, natural or manmade, that necessitates a response to protect life or property. In NIMS, the word incident includes planned events as well as emergencies and/or disasters of all kinds and sizes — See the ICS 300 Glossary of Related Terms
- Planned Event
A scheduled non-emergency activity (e.g. sporting event, concert, parade, etc.)
IAR User Update
will be reviewing IAR user information to ensure our records are up to date. RRRAES members who wish to be added to the IAR system may submit their information at this meeting.
