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  •  Swiftwater Rescue I (May 30-June 1, 2025) Course is Full
     Swiftwater Rescue I (May 30-June 1, 2025) Course is Full
    May 30, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 01, 2025, 1:00 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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  • TARS Region 1 Meeting (June 7, 2025) (1)
    TARS Region 1 Meeting (June 7, 2025) (1)
    Sat, Jun 07
    Jefferson County Rescue Squad
    Jun 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
    Jefferson County Rescue Squad, 915 Industrial Park Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725, USA
    The Jefferson County Rescue Squad is honored to host the June 2025 Region 1 Meeting on Saturday June 7, 2025 with the WATARS meeting at 5:00 PM and General Meeting at 6:00 PM.
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  • TARS Region 2 Meeting (June 14, 2025)  (1)
    TARS Region 2 Meeting (June 14, 2025)  (1)
    Sat, Jun 14
    Eagleton College Career Academy
    Jun 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM CST
    Eagleton College Career Academy, 2610 Cinema Dr, Maryville, TN 37804, USA
    Blount County Rescue Squad is honored to host the June 2024 Region 2 Meeting on Saturday June 14, 2025 beginning at 1:00 PM EST.
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  • Swift Water Rescue I (June 20-22, 2025) - Course is Full
    Swift Water Rescue I (June 20-22, 2025) - Course is Full
    Jun 20, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 22, 2025, 1:00 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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  • TARS Region 3 Meeting (June 21, 2025)
    TARS Region 3 Meeting (June 21, 2025)
    Sat, Jun 21
    Ashland City Fire Department - Station 2
    Jun 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Ashland City Fire Department - Station 2, 200 Little Marrowbone Rd, Ashland City, TN 37015, USA
    The Music Valley Rescue Squad is honored to host the June 2025 Region 3 Meeting on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST.
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  • Mass Transit Rescue/School Bus Extrication - (June 28-29 , 2025)
    Mass Transit Rescue/School Bus Extrication - (June 28-29 , 2025)
    Jun 28, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Jun 29, 2025, 5:30 PM EDT
    Hawkins County Rescue Squad, 955 E McKinney Ave, Rogersville, TN 37857, USA
    The Mass Transit Rescue program is designed to give students a well-rounded education on bus construction and types of buses, as well as, other forms of public transportation. Discussed in the class are tour buses, trains, and a special emphasis placed on school buses.
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  • TARS Region 4 Meeting (June 28, 2025)
    TARS Region 4 Meeting (June 28, 2025)
    Sat, Jun 28
    Paris-Henry Co Fairgrounds - Enoch Bldg
    Jun 28, 2025, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDT
    Paris-Henry Co Fairgrounds - Enoch Bldg, 517 Royal Oak Dr, Paris, TN 38242, USA
    The Paris-Henry County Rescue Squads are honored to host the June 2025 Region 4 Meeting on Saturday June 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST.
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  • Swift Water Rescue II  (July 25-27,  2025) Course is Full
    Swift Water Rescue II  (July 25-27,  2025) Course is Full
    Jul 25, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Jul 27, 2025, 1:00 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 8-10, 2025)
    Swift Water Rescue II  (August 8-10, 2025)
    Aug 08, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 10, 2025, 1:00 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 22-24, 2025)
    Swift Water Rescue II  (August 22-24, 2025)
    Aug 22, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 24, 2025, 1:00 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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  •  Swiftwater Rescue I (September 5-7, 2025)
     Swiftwater Rescue I (September 5-7, 2025)
    Fri, Sep 05
    Thunder Rock Campground
    Sep 05, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Sep 07, 2025, 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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  • Grain Bin Rescue 16 Hr. Course - Centerville, TN (September 6-7, 2025)
    Grain Bin Rescue 16 Hr. Course - Centerville, TN (September 6-7, 2025)
    Sep 06, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Sep 07, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    Hickman County Rescue Squad, Centerville, TN, USA
    This course deals specifically with the hazards and rescue techniques related to grain bin incidents. This course is for Hickman County responders, however, if there is availability additional non Hickman Co. students will be added/waitlisted.
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  • 2025 TARS Annual Convention (October 3-4, 2025)
    2025 TARS Annual Convention (October 3-4, 2025)
    Fri, Oct 03
    Music Road Hotel & Convention Center
    Oct 03, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – Oct 04, 2025, 11:50 PM EDT
    Music Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
    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.
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