Join the National Heritage Responders (NHR)
How can I become a responder?
- Complete a training through one of FAIC's Alliance for Response networks or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART).
- After attending a training, pass an exam which covers emergency response and recovery fundamentals.
In addition to the core requirements, we consider geographic location and specialty when onboarding new responders.
Our Upcoming Trainings
2024: We will host a training in conjunction with the New Orleans Preservation Coalition in October 2024. If you live and work in Louisiana, email emergencies@culturalheritage.org for more information.
Cyclical Onboarding
- Already complete a training? Access the exam by emailing emergencies@culturalheritage.org.
- We will place those who pass the exam in a pool of eligible members.
- Each May, we identify any gaps (geographic, expertise, etc...) on the team and onboard eligible members who will contribute to the team's diversity.