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Upcoming Events
Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Jul 25Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Jul 26, 2026, 5:30 PM CDTObion County Rescue Squad, 304 S Sunswept Dr, Union City, TN 38261, USAThe newly revised Heavy Rescue (Semi and Heavy Recovery) Program utilizes a mix of classroom and field exercises to educate the student on the hazards and methods in dealing with large scale commercial vehicle incidents.
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.
Sat, Aug 15Aug 15, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM CDTSparta-White County Rescue Squad, 320 E Bockman Wy, Sparta, TN 38583, USAThis course covers the basic knots, rigging, and techniques required for low angle rope rescue situations through a combination of classroom and skill based scenario exercises.- 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.
Wed, Sep 30
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.
Fri, Jan 08
ALL CLASSES HAVE A REGISTRATION CUT OFF ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE
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