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Upcoming Events
- Oct 01, 2024, 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.
- Oct 02, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT – Oct 03, 2024, 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USADESCRIPTION: Course is currently full. Please call the State Office to be waitlisted. The 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).
- Oct 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USACourse is full. This 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.
- Oct 04, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel and Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USACourse is full. Please call State Office to be waitlisted.SARTOPO 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.
- Oct 04, 2024, 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.
- Oct 04, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USATennessee Emergency Management Agency helps to manage and facilitate the Special Operations program throughout the State of Tennessee. Credentialing is designed for all public safety entities that are interested in developing credentialed teams for multiple special operations disciplines.
- Oct 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5:00 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.
- Oct 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDTMusic Road Hotel & Convention Center, 303 Henderson Chapel Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USAThe open forum discussion led by Sandra Lewis with the Hawkins County Rescue Squad will discuss the formation, maintenance, and legal aspects of a junior program for your emergency response agency. Come prepared to participate and formulate a game plan for your agency's future.
- Oct 26, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDTPutnam County EMS Education Room, 700 County Services Dr, Cookeville, TN 38501, USAThe 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.
- Nov 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMHardin County FD Station 12, 90 Walnut St, Savannah, TN 38372, USAThis is the initial course required for both the EVOC/VKF/BBP Instructor I and Awareness/Operations Level Vehicle Rescue Instructor I courses. Registration opens July 10th and closes October 31st or max course number. Limited to 30 students maximum.
- Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT – Nov 03, 2024, 5:00 PM CSTHardin County High School, 1170 Pickwick St, Savannah, TN 38372, 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.
- Nov 02, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTHardin County High School, 1170 Pickwick St, Savannah, TN 38372, 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. Please see list of prerequisite requirements prior to registering.
- May 16, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – May 18, 2025, 1:00 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.
- May 30, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT – Jun 01, 2025, 1:00 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.
ALL CLASSES HAVE A REGISTRATION CUT OFF ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE COURSE START DATE
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