Membership Information

Membership in ASARA is currently only available for established teams that respond to SAR incidents within Arkansas.

Team Membership Benefits

  • Help pay for the state-level National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) membership that gives all SAR responders in Arkansas discounted access to NASAR courses and evaluations
  • Help support development of SAR training programs and state-level standardization on training, equipment, and protocols
  • Access to a variety of instructors to come to your location to teach a class of your choosing
  • Assistance with creating or updating your SAR team standards and policy and procedure guidelines
  • Access to contact information for a variety of SAR resources across the state
  • Discount on the annual ASARA State SAR Conference

2027 Dues

ASARA Team Membership is an annual fee that is good for one (1) calendar year and includes all team members.


Team Membership Pricing for 2027 is as follows:

  • Teams with 1-5 members: $50 / calendar year
    • This level receives 1 vote in ASARA elections.
    • Note: This level includes individuals and single resources not affiliated with a team
  • Teams with 6-15 members: $100 / calendar year
    • This level receives 2 votes in ASARA elections.
  • Teams with 16+ members: $200 / calendar year
    • This level receives 3 votes in ASARA elections.

Fillable PDF of ASARA Team Membership Application

On-line ASARA Team Membership Application

Once we receive and review your application, you will be sent an invoice via Square for your balance due. We accept payment via Square or check. Details on where to send payments will be included with your invoice. You will be e-mailed a receipt once we receive your payment.

ASARA Elections

The Arkansas Search and Rescue Association holds an annual election during our Annual Membership Meeting (typically held during the ASARA State SAR Conference). This is where items that need a membership vote, such as adoption of major changes to the ASARA bylaws, will be voted on, as well as the election of members of the Board of Directors.

The 2027 ASARA Election will be for the Central area and 2 at-large Board of Directors positions. Only ASARA member teams that have paid their 2027 dues by April 30 will be allowed to vote in the 2027 election.

Nominations for Board of Directors positions in the Central region and 2 at-large will be opened soon.