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Upcoming Events
- 23TueMarInstructor Methodology - Web (March 23, 2021)/WebinarMar 23, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDTWebinarThis is the initial course required for both the EVOC/VKF/BBP Instructor I and Awareness/Operations Level Vehicle Rescue Instructor I courses.
- 27SatMarCaptain/Unit Directors Meeting (March 27, 2021)/Online MeetingMar 27, 5:00 PM CDTOnline MeetingMarch Captain and Unit Directors Meeting. NOTE: Based on current COVID conditions, this will be an ONLINE MEETING
- 10SatAprTARS Annual Instructor Update – ONLINE - April 10, 2021/WebinarApr 10, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDTWebinarREGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 26, 2021 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.
- 15ThuAprTARS Annual Instructor Update – ONLINE - April 15, 2021/WebinarApr 15, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDTWebinarREGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2021 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.
- 17SatAprTARS Annual Instructor Update – ONLINE - April 17, 2021/WebinarApr 17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDTWebinarREGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 2, 2021 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.
- 22ThuAprSwift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE (April 22, 2021)/WebinarApr 22, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDTWebinarThe 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.
- 24SatAprInstructor I – EVOC/VKF/BBP Train the Trainer Course - Online/WebinarApr 24, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDTWebinarThe 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.
- 01SatMaySwift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE (May 1, 2021)/WebinarMay 01, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTWebinarThe 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.
- 04TueMaySwift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE (May 4, 2021)/WebinarMay 04, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMWebinarThe 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.
- 06ThuMaySwift Water Rescue Awareness - ONLINE (May 6, 2021)/WebinarMay 06, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTWebinarThe 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.
- 14FriMaySwift Water Rescue I (May 14-16, 2021)/Thunder Rock CampgroundMay 14, 1:00 PM EDT – May 16, 3:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe 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.
- 14FriMayTrench Rescue Awareness/Operations Course - May 14-16, 2021/Paris-Henry Co. Rescue SquadMay 14, 6:00 PM CDT – May 16, 5:00 PM CDTParis-Henry Co. Rescue Squad, 1705 TN-218, Paris, TN 38242, USAThe Trench Rescue course is designed to impact knowledge and develop skills in order to properly shore trenches and to mitigate a trench cave-in rescue quickly with minimum danger to those involved. It will teach the student how to utilize equipment and resources already at their disposal.
- 22SatMayMASS TRANSIT RESCUE - SCHOOL/TRANSIT BUS (May 22-23, 2021)/Dennis Bush Metals Huntingdon, TNMay 22, 8:00 AM CDT – May 23, 5:00 PM CDTDennis Bush Metals Huntingdon, TN, 150 Dunn Rd, Huntingdon, TN 38344, USAThe 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.
- 28FriMaySwift Water Rescue I (May 28-30, 2021)/Thunder Rock CampgroundMay 28, 1:00 PM EDT – May 30, 2:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe 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.
- 11FriJunSwift Water Rescue I (June 11-13, 2021)/Thunder Rock CampgroundJun 11, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 13, 3:00 PM EDTThunder Rock Campground, 4400 US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317, USAThe 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.
- 17SatJulCaptain/Unit Directors Meeting (July 17, 2021)/Doubletree Hotel MurfreesboroJul 17, 5:00 PM CDTDoubletree Hotel Murfreesboro, 1850 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USAJuly Captain and Unit Directors Meeting for 2021. NOTE: This may be a live meeting or online meeting COVID dependent.
- 23FriJulSwift Water Rescue II (July 23-25, 2021)/Hiwassee OutfittersJul 23, 1:00 PM EDT – Jul 25, 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.
- 20FriAugSwift Water Rescue II (August 20-22, 2021)/Hiwassee OutfittersAug 20, 1:00 PM EDT – Aug 22, 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.
- 03FriSepSwift Water Rescue II (September 3-5, 2021)/Hiwassee OutfittersSep 03, 1:00 PM – Sep 05, 2:00 PMHiwassee 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.
- 06WedOct2021 TARS EMS Symposium (October 6-7, 2021)/Music Road Hotel and Convention CenterOct 06, 8:00 AM EDT – Oct 07, 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863Need medical CEHs? The annual TARS EMS Symposium is a great place to gather information from some of the top experts in the field. The price of the Symposium is separate from your convention registration.
- 06WedOct2021 TARS Annual Convention/Training/Music Road Resort & Convention CenterOct 06, 8:00 AM EDT – Oct 09, 10:00 PM EDTMusic Road Resort & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USADETAILS COMING SOON! Make plans now to attend!!!!
- 12FriNovState Officers Meeting/Doubletree Hotel MurfreesboroNov 12, 6:30 PM – Nov 13, 5:00 PMDoubletree Hotel Murfreesboro, 1850 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA2021 State Officer's Meeting
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