Join SWS • Team Membership Application • Severe Weather Specialist

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Candidate Profile & Contact Info

Basic identification & location

Full Legal Name *

Email Address *

Mobile Phone Number *

City, State / Region Base *

Age Verification * (18+ for field ops)

Chaser Portfolio / Social Links (X / Twitter, YouTube, Spotter Network, Instagram, Facebook)

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Target Role & Field Availability

How you integrate into SWS 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 deployments (Tornado Alley / Plains) Enhanced / Moderate / High Risk setups only Remote radar nowcasting from home base

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

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Chasing Experience & Field Track Record

Time in the field & terrain familiarity

How long have you been chasing? *

Estimated Storm Intercepts *

Confirmed Tornadoes Witnessed

Geographic Corridors & Terrain Chased (Select all where you have operated)

Central / Southern Plains (OK, KS, TX Panhandle) Northern Plains (NE, SD, ND, IA) High Plains & Caprock (NM, West TX, CO) Dixie Alley / Low Vis (MS, AL, TN, AR) Midwest & Ohio Valley (MO, IL, IN, OH) Urban & Metro Highway Corridors

Past 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 Credentials

SKYWARN, Spotter Network, Ham Radio & Emergency Training

Do you hold SKYWARN® Spotter Training? *

SKYWARN Spotter ID & Issuing NWS Office (e.g. OUN-512 NWS Norman)

Are you Spotter Network (SN) Certified? *

Spotter Network ID / Member Call (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 Stop The Bleed Wilderness First Aid / WFR EMT / Paramedic Firefighter / First Responder FEMA ICS 100 / 200 / 700

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Meteorological & Radar Analysis

Scientific analysis & radar 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 Soundings & Hodographs High-Res CAM Models (HRRR, NAM3k) Spotter Network Position Reporting AllisonHouse Integration

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 intense storm pressure

Scenario 1 • HP Supercell Intercept

You are tracking a rapidly organizing High-Precipitation (HP) supercell moving east-northeast at 45 MPH across rural terrain. Visibility is dropping below 1/4 mile in torrential rain and 2+ inch hail, several lateral unpaved county roads are turning into hazardous mud, and cellular data is dropping to 1-bar SOS. Radar indicates a tight hook echo wrapping southward toward your escape route.

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

Scenario 2 • Public Safety & Ground Truth Response

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, radio gear & weather instrumentation

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 & SWS Code of Ethics

Culture, mission & mandatory commitment

Why do you want to chase with Severe Weather Specialist (SWS) and Travis Johnson? *

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

Mandatory SWS 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 Travis Johnson and the Field Intercept Captains, 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.

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