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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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  • VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services UTV/ATV Safety
    VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services UTV/ATV Safety
    Thu, Apr 16
    Walters State C.C. Public Safety Campus
    Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Walters State C.C. Public Safety Campus, 1609 Walters State C C Dr, Morristown, TN 37813, USA
    This program is a train-the-trainer program which is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology in order to successfully deliver the following programs within your own agency. Upon completion, an instructor kit will be provided. Register directly with VFIS via the form listed below.
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  • VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services Trailer Ops and Safety
    VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services Trailer Ops and Safety
    Fri, Apr 17
    Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Walters State C.C. Public Safety Campus, 1609 Walters State C C Dr, Morristown, TN 37813, USA
    This program is a train-the-trainer program which is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology in order to successfully deliver the following programs within your own agency. Upon completion, an instructor kit will be provided. Register directly with VFIS via the form listed below.
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  • VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services UTV/ATV Safety
    VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services UTV/ATV Safety
    Sat, Apr 18
    Walters State C.C. Public Safety Campus
    Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Walters State C.C. Public Safety Campus, 1609 Walters State C C Dr, Morristown, TN 37813, USA
    This program is a train-the-trainer program which is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology in order to successfully deliver the following programs within your own agency. Upon completion, an instructor kit will be provided. Register directly with VFIS via the form listed below.
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  • VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services Trailer Ops and Safety
    VFIS Instructor Level Program - Emergency Services Trailer Ops and Safety
    Sun, Apr 19
    Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Walters State C.C. Public Safety Campus, 1609 Walters State C C Dr, Morristown, TN 37813, USA
    This program is a train-the-trainer program which is designed to teach the necessary instructional methodology in order to successfully deliver the following programs within your own agency. Upon completion, an instructor kit will be provided. Register directly with VFIS via the form listed below.
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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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  • Advanced Vehicle Extrication - June 27-28, 2026
    Advanced Vehicle Extrication - June 27-28, 2026
    Sat, Jun 27
    Jun 27, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – Jun 28, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT
    Monroe County Rescue Squad, 5166 New Hwy 68, Madisonville, TN 37354, USA
    The newly revised Advanced Extrication Course gives a more detailed use of tools and techniques for more complex extrication. Extrication principles learned in the Basic Extrication Program are built upon to enhance the rescuer's efficiency and performance in unique and challenging situations.
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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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