Minimum standards for Diver and non-diver applicants:

• Have a minimum of 10 hours down time within the last two years
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a valid Drivers License
• Be certified as an Open Water Diver of a nationally certifying agency or an equivalent rating (Rescue diver applicants only)
• Show a willingness to help the Unit accomplish its goals and objectives
• Allot sufficient time for training and responses
• Have personal transportation
• Accept advice and directions willingly
• Be a Citizen of the United States
• Provide information or consent to a criminal background check (member must have neither any felony convictions nor alcohol or illicit drug related convictions within the last five years)
• Satisfactorily pass a surface swim test (all applicants) the "LSUR Open Water, SCUBA Evaluation" (Rescue diver applicants only);
• Completely fill out the Membership application (Letter of Intent);
• Be able to successfully pass a Medical Examination and complete a Medical History form SF93 (will be issued to applicant at a later time)
• Have the ability to lift, without assistance, 50 pounds
• Have the ability to don and doff their SCUBA equipment, without assistance, in or out of the water (Rescue diver applicants only)
• Be in a physically fit condition to perform duties without risk of injury to themselves or others.

You may applly online or download your Letter of Interest application, fill in the information and submit it to the team.

> Online - Letter of Interest Application

> Letter of Interest Application in Microsoft Word format

> Letter of Interest Application in Adobe Acrobat format

Return the following:

• Your completed application (Letter of Interest);
• Photocopy of your Logbook’s most current year, 12 months of diving; and
• Copies of your certification card(s).