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Upcoming Events
Mon, Sep 29
Tue, Sep 30TEMA G300: ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2025) /Music Road Hotel & Convention CenterSep 30, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Oct 02, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAhis course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses.
Tue, Sep 30Instructor I – EVOC/VKF/BBP Train the Trainer Course (September 30, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterSep 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, 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.
Tue, Sep 302025 TARS EMS Pediatric Pre-Conference (September 30, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention Center- Wed, Oct 01
Wed, Oct 01Oct 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USASARTOPO SAR Mapping (also known as CALTOPO), is an 8-hour hands-on course designed for the beginner to have immediate knowledge, skills, and confidence to create and maintain a SAR map for a single operational period missing person's search. Limited to 25 students.
Wed, Oct 01Confined Space Rescue NFPA Operations Level (October 1-3, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterOct 01, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Oct 03, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThis 24 hour NFPA complaint Operations Level Course addresses the necessary criteria for Operations Level Confined Space Rescue. Course is 24 total hours and attendees must attend all sessions to receive certification. No prerequisites however basic rope knowledge is preferred.
Wed, Oct 01Basic Vehicle Extrication Train the Trainer Course (October 1-2, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterOct 01, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Oct 02, 2025, 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThe Instructor I Course is designed to enable the student to teach the TARS Awareness/Operations (Basic) Level Vehicle Extrication Course within their respective department or other department(s).- Thu, Oct 02Lost Person Behavior Course - Accelerated Course (October 2, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterOct 02, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThe Lost Person Behavior SAR Planning Course is a one day workshop to support search planning for both ground searchers and command staff. Participants will leave with knowledge, skills, and confidence to create a strategic and tactical plan for their next missing persons operation. Course limit 25.
Fri, Oct 03Oct 03, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – Oct 04, 2025, 11:50 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAPre-Registration is open until September 1, 2025. On Site Registration will be available beginning Friday morning October 3, 2025 with a late fee at that time. Banquet tickets are not available on site.
Fri, Oct 03Oct 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThis Awareness Level training offered by the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy is formatted to the individuals and emergency responders who are likely to witness, discover or respond to a hazardous substance release.
Fri, Oct 03Tennessee Highway Emergency Responder Training (October 3, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterOct 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThis Course will work to improve First Responders safety with the necessary skills, equipment, and training to stop major hemorrhage at the scene of a motor vehicle collision or other highway emergencies. Participants receive their own emergency kit. Course is limited to 15 students.
Fri, Oct 03Lifting, Winching, and Movement - S.O.M.E. Advanced Tactics Extrication Course (October 3, 2025) /Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterOct 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThe S.O.M.E. Advanced Tactics Extrication Course is an 8 hour all hands-on course that has "some" of everything. From controlled vehicle movement, strut tactics, heavy lifting, controlled rolls, and efficient low manpower tactics. This class is limited to 30 students.
Fri, Oct 03Oct 03, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThe four-hour course provides an in-depth overview of lithium-ion battery technologies with a specific focus on the hazards associated with their use, storage, and failure. Participants will explore the fundamental principles behind lithium-ion batteries.- Fri, Oct 03Oct 03, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThe Decision Making course is designed to be a student driven learning environment. The students are placed in 5 different situations likely to challenge firefighters, fire officers, rescue squad members and rescue leadership.
Fri, Oct 03Tennessee Mutual Aid System and TEMA Special Operations Program Overview - "What Can It Do For You" /Music Road Hotel & Convention CenterOct 03, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAFor several years, the Tennessee Fire Chief’s Association (TFCA), TEMA, and the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (UT-IPS) has been working towards the development of a mutual aid deployment plan.
Sat, Oct 04Oct 04, 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAA brief presentation delivered by Bobby Clevenger (TDOT Traffic Incident Management Coordinator) about the newly revised TIMS Strategic Plan for Tennessee and how you can assist and stay safe on our roadways.
Sat, Oct 04Oct 04, 2025, 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
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