Reference Materials
Resources
Public reference materials, training requirements, and registration links for HLARES members and prospective volunteers.
HLARES Documents
Official HLARES operational documents. Some files are restricted to members — sign in to access them.
HLARES EMCOMM Plan
Highland Lakes ARES Emergency Communications Plan. Outlines activation procedures, frequencies, and mutual-aid agreements.
Not yet availableNet Control Script
Standard net control script used for the HLARES Sunday Training Net.
Members only — sign in to accessICS 217A — Communications Resource Availability Worksheet
HLARES ICS 217A form listing assigned frequencies and radio assets for activations.
Members only — sign in to accessTraining & Registration
ARES Registration Form
Official ARRL ARES registration form. Complete and submit to your EC to join ARES.
ARRL Membership
Join the American Radio Relay League — supports amateur radio advocacy, education, and ARES nationally.
FEMA IS-100: ICS Fundamentals
Free online course — Incident Command System fundamentals. Required for ARES participation.
FEMA IS-200: ICS for Single Resources
Free online course — ICS for single resources and initial action incidents. Required for ARES participation.
FEMA IS-700: NIMS Introduction
Free online course — National Incident Management System introduction. Required for ARES participation.
FEMA IS-800: National Response Framework
Free online course — National Response Framework introduction. Required for ARES participation.
Member Document Portal
Shared documents, personal files, and admin-assigned materials are available in the private member portal. Sign in to access them.