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Upcoming Events
Sat, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 31Oct 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDTHardin County FD Station 12, 90 Walnut St, Savannah, TN 38372, USAThis is the initial course required for both the EVOC/VKF/BBP Instructor I and Awareness/Operations Level Vehicle Rescue Instructor I courses. Registration opens July 10th and closes October 17th or max course number. Limited to 30 students maximum.- Sat, Nov 01
Sat, Nov 01Nov 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTHardin County High School, 1170 Pickwick St, Savannah, TN 38372, USAThe Instructor I course for EVOC/VKF/BBP is designed to prepare a student to instruct the TARS basic squad level courses which include: Emergency Driving (EVOC/VFK) and Blood-borne Pathogens. Please see list of prerequisite requirements prior to registering.
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Sat, Apr 11
Fri, May 15May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe Swift Water Rescue 1 Course (Operations Level) provides students with instruction in swift water dynamics, self-rescue/swimming techniques, ropes and knots, rescue equipment, rescue wading techniques, and technical rope rigging in swift water environments.- Fri, May 29May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – May 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe Swift Water Rescue 1 Course (Operations Level) provides students with instruction in swift water dynamics, self-rescue/swimming techniques, ropes and knots, rescue equipment, rescue wading techniques, and technical rope rigging in swift water environments.
- Fri, Jun 12Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe Swift Water Rescue 1 Course (Operations Level) provides students with instruction in swift water dynamics, self-rescue/swimming techniques, ropes and knots, rescue equipment, rescue wading techniques, and technical rope rigging in swift water environments.
Fri, Jul 31Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 02, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTHiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USAThe Swift Water Rescue II course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swift Water, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swift Water search and rescue operations.- Fri, Aug 14Aug 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTHiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USAThe Swift Water Rescue II course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swift Water, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swift Water search and rescue operations.
- Fri, Aug 28Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDTHiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USAThe Swift Water Rescue II course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swift Water, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swift Water search and rescue operations.
Fri, Oct 02Oct 02, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT – Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAPreregistration is open until September 7, 2026. On Site Registration will be available beginning Friday morning October 2, 2026 with a late fee at that time. Banquet tickets are not available on site.
Sat, Oct 03Oct 03, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAFeeling competitive? Join TARS for the Annual Gerry Latham Cornhole Tournament presented by TARS. The tournament is free for all TARS members who are registered at the Annual Convention.
ALL CLASSES HAVE A REGISTRATION CUT OFF ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE
A PayPal account is not needed to register and pay online. You will use your credit card and our PayPal account.
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