Join Our Chasing Team • Application & Evaluation Portal • New Mexico Chasers Project

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Candidate Profile & Contact Info

Basic identification & location

Full Legal Name *

Email Address *

Mobile Phone Number *

City / Region Base *

Age Verification * (18+ required for field ops)

Chaser Profile / Social Media Links (Twitter/X, YouTube, Spotter Network, Instagram)

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Target Role & Chase Availability

How you fit into NMCP operations

Primary Role Desired *

Secondary / Alternate Role Interest

Chase Season Availability * (Select all that apply)

Full-time on-call for active setups Weekends only Weekday afternoons & evenings Multi-day road trips (NM & TX Panhandle) Enhanced/Moderate/High risk setups only Remote radar nowcasting from home base

Deployment Notice Time (How quickly can you roll out from your base?)

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Chasing Experience & Track Record

Your time in the field & terrain familiarity

How long have you been chasing? *

Estimated Intercepts Witnessed *

Confirmed Tornadoes Intercepted

Terrain & Geographic Corridors Chased (Select all where you have driven or navigated)

Eastern NM High Plains (Clovis, Portales, Tucumcari) Caprock Escarpment & Canyonlands Central NM Valley & Rio Grande Corridor Northern NM Mountain & Foothill Setups Texas Panhandle & South Plains (AMA/LBB) Wider Plains Alley (OK, KS, CO)

Previous In-Vehicle Roles Filled

Solo Chaser (Driving + Nowcasting alone) Primary Lead Driver Navigator & Route Planner Radar & Telemetry Operator Field Spotter / Photographer Livestream Broadcaster

Brief Chasing Background Summary *

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Certifications & Official Training

SKYWARN, Spotter Network, Ham Radio & Medical

Do you hold SKYWARN® Spotter Training? *

SKYWARN Spotter ID & Issuing NWS Office (e.g. ABQ-142 NWS Albuquerque)

Are you Spotter Network (SN) Certified? *

Spotter Network ID / Call Sign (If applicable)

Amateur Radio (Ham) License

FCC Call Sign (Ham or GMRS call sign)

Emergency & Medical Certifications (Select all held)

CPR / AED Certified Standard First Aid Wilderness First Aid / WFR EMT / Paramedic Firefighter / First Responder FEMA ICS 100 / 200 / 700

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Meteorological & Radar Analysis

Scientific analysis & software tools

Radar & Weather Analysis Software You Actively Use (Check all you are proficient with)

RadarScope (Tier 1 / Tier 2) RadarOmega (Alpha / 3D) Gibson Ridge GRLevel3 Gibson Ridge GR2Analyst (Volume) SPC Mesoanalysis Graphics Skew-T Sounding & Hodographs High-Res Models (HRRR, NAM3k) Spotter Network Position Reporting

Morning Target Forecasting Process * (Briefly explain how you determine your chase target on game day)

Storm Structure Identification * (Visual discrimination in the field)

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Field Safety & Emergency Decision Scenarios

Tactical execution under pressure

🚨 Scenario 1 • HP Supercell Intercept

You are tracking a rapidly organizing High-Precipitation (HP) supercell moving east-northeast at 45 MPH across the Caprock/canyonlands. Visibility is dropping below 1/4 mile in torrential rain and severe hail, several lateral unpaved county roads are turning into deep caliche mud, and cellular data is dropping from 5G to 1-bar SOS.

What is your vehicle positioning strategy, escape route prioritization, and communications protocol? *

⚠️ Scenario 2 • Public Safety & Ground Truth

While en route to an intercept, you arrive as a significant tornado crosses the highway directly ahead, destroying utility poles, throwing debris across both lanes, and disabling two passenger vehicles with trapped motorists.

What are your immediate actions regarding chasing vs. stopping, public reporting, and emergency notification? *

Past Field Adversity or Close Call Experience *

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Vehicle, Hardware & Communications Setup

Field mobility & tech capabilities

Chase Vehicle Details * (Year, Make, Model)

Drivetrain & Clearance *

Field Communications & Connectivity Gear

2m / 70cm Mobile Ham Radio GMRS / FRS 2-Way Radios CB Radio Cellular Signal Booster (WeBoost) Starlink Satellite Internet Satellite SOS (Garmin inReach / Zoleo)

Imaging, Livestreaming & Meteorological Instrumentation

DSLR / Mirrorless Camera Rig 4K Dedicated Dashcam Rig Drone (FAA Part 107 Licensed) Livestream Encoder Rig (OBS / Bonded) Roof Weather Station / Anemometer Handheld Kestrel Weather Meter

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Team Philosophy & Code of Ethics

Culture, mission & mandatory commitment

Why do you want to chase with the New Mexico Chasers Project specifically? *

What makes you a dependable, level-headed teammate in high-stress weather events? *

🛡️ Mandatory NMCP Operational & Safety Pledge

Preservation of Life: I agree that personal safety, team crew safety, and public safety are paramount and supersede photography, videography, or getting closer to a storm. Traffic & Legal Compliance: I agree to strictly obey all federal, state, and local traffic safety laws, including speed limits, yielding to emergency responders, pulling entirely off roadways, and never engaging in reckless or aggressive driving. Chain of Command: I agree to respect the team hierarchy, listen to safety calls from the Team Captain and Project Director, and execute coordinated convoy positioning in the field. Truth & Integrity: I certify that all experience, training certifications, and technical claims provided in this application are completely accurate, verified, and truthful.

Join Our Chasing Crew in New Mexico

Safety & Judgment First

Ground-Truth Spotting

High Desert & Caprock Terrain

Disciplined Team Structure