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  • Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (March 3, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (March 3, 2026)
    Mar 03, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM EST
    Instructor Led Webinar
    The Swift Water Rescue Awareness course teaches river dynamics, river hazards, and overviews Swift Water search and rescue methods and tactics. This course is held as the initial module of the Swift Water Rescue I course.
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  • TARS Annual Day on the Hill Event
    TARS Annual Day on the Hill Event
    Wed, Mar 18
    Mar 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
    TN State Capitol, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243, USA
    The TARS 2026 Day on the Hill is scheduled for Wednesday March 18, 2026. Please attend this event to support your agency and TARS during this important event.
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  • Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (March 31, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (March 31, 2026)
    Mar 31, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Instructor Led Webinar
    The Swift Water Rescue Awareness course teaches river dynamics, river hazards, and overviews Swift Water search and rescue methods and tactics. This course is held as the initial module of the Swift Water Rescue I course.
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  • TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKDAY - ONLINE  (April 7, 2026)
    TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKDAY - ONLINE  (April 7, 2026)
    Apr 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Webinar
    REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY MARCH 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST... Annual Instructor I Updates are the bi-annual training required for TARS certified Instructor I level instructors to remain instructors and learn new and valuable teaching skills for their upcoming training classes.
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  • Captain/Unit Directors Meeting (April 11, 2026)
    Captain/Unit Directors Meeting (April 11, 2026)
    Sat, Apr 11
    Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin
    Apr 11, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
    Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin, 1874 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
    April Captain and Unit Directors Meeting. This meeting is set to be an in person meeting.
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  • Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (April 13, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (April 13, 2026)
    Apr 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Instructor Led Webinar
    The Swift Water Rescue Awareness course teaches river dynamics, river hazards, and overviews Swift Water search and rescue methods and tactics. This course is held as the initial module of the Swift Water Rescue I course.
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  • TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKDAY - ONLINE  (April 23, 2026)
    TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKDAY - ONLINE  (April 23, 2026)
    Apr 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Webinar
    REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST... Annual Instructor I Updates are the bi-annual training required for TARS certified Instructor I level instructors to remain instructors and learn new and valuable teaching skills for their upcoming training classes.
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  • Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (April 30, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (April 30, 2026)
    Apr 30, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDT
    Instructor Led Webinar
    The Swift Water Rescue Awareness course teaches river dynamics, river hazards, and overviews Swift Water search and rescue methods and tactics. This course is held as the initial module of the Swift Water Rescue I course.
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  • TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKEND - ONLINE  (May 2, 2026)
    TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKEND - ONLINE  (May 2, 2026)
    May 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Webinar
    REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST... Annual Instructor I Updates are the bi-annual training required for TARS certified Instructor I level instructors to remain instructors and learn new and valuable teaching skills for their upcoming training classes.
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  • Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (May 4, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE Instructor Led - (May 4, 2026)
    May 04, 2026, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM EDT
    Instructor Led Webinar
    The Swift Water Rescue Awareness course teaches river dynamics, river hazards, and overviews Swift Water search and rescue methods and tactics. This course is held as the initial module of the Swift Water Rescue I course.
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  • TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKEND - ONLINE  (May 9, 2026)
    TARS Annual Instructor Update – WEEKEND - ONLINE  (May 9, 2026)
    May 09, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Webinar
    REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST... Annual Instructor I Updates are the bi-annual training required for TARS certified Instructor I level instructors to remain instructors and learn new and valuable teaching skills for their upcoming training classes.
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  •  Swiftwater Rescue I (May 15-17, 2026)
     Swiftwater Rescue I (May 15-17, 2026)
    Fri, May 15
    Thunder Rock Campground
    May 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Thunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USA
    The 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.
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  •  Swiftwater Rescue I (May 29-31, 2026)
     Swiftwater Rescue I (May 29-31, 2026)
    Fri, May 29
    Thunder Rock Campground
    May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – May 31, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Thunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USA
    The 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.
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  •  Swiftwater Rescue I (June 12-14, 2026)
     Swiftwater Rescue I (June 12-14, 2026)
    Fri, Jun 12
    Thunder Rock Campground
    Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Thunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USA
    The 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.
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  • Captain/Unit Directors Meeting (July 18, 2026)
    Captain/Unit Directors Meeting (July 18, 2026)
    Jul 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Hilton Garden Inn, 1324 Vann Dr, Jackson, TN 38305, USA
    July Captain and Unit Directors Meeting. This meeting is set to be both an online meeting link and in person at the Hilton Garden Inn Jackson, TN.
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  • Swift Water Rescue II  (July 31 - August 2, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue II  (July 31 - August 2, 2026)
    Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 02, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USA
    The 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.
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  • Swift Water Rescue II  (August 14-16, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue II  (August 14-16, 2026)
    Aug 14, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USA
    The 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.
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  • Swift Water Rescue II  (August 28-30, 2026)
    Swift Water Rescue II  (August 28-30, 2026)
    Aug 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
    Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369, USA
    The 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.
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