Upcoming Training Events
July 2021
ASAR Small/Large Animal Floodwater Operations – RSI
This class blends FEMA USAR Floodwater Team Animal Rescue skills for small and large animals with NFPA Surface Water Rescue skills and boat operations. This is an advanced class for agency affiliated first responders only.
Find out more »September 2021
ASAR Swiftwater Technician/Boat Operations Combo Class – Columbia TN
This 2-for-1 class covers both the ASAR Swiftwater Technician skills and the ASAR Floodwater Boat Operations. In addition to in-person outside field practical's, this training will have a 3-hour virtual classroom prior to field skills. Small animal rescue techniques will be the primary focus, with additional discussion about large animal issues and hazards in floodwater.
Find out more »November 2021
Structure Collapse Awareness for ASAR – 8 hour training – Argyle, TX
The structural collapse awareness course prepares ASAR Team Members and teams for operations upon arrival at a structural collapse disaster incident.
Find out more »February 2022
Large Animal Rescue Operations (LARO) – HSNT – Joshua, TX
The Large Animal Rescue Operations (LARO) is essential for firefighters, law enforcement, animal control, humane societies and emergency animal response teams. Incidents that involve large animals require special considerations and training. LARO simulates those incidents by using scenario training with both live horses and life-size, weighted, articulated horse mannequins that allow training for virtually any LARO situation.
Find out more »March 2022
ASAR Swiftwater Technician/Boat Operations Combo Class – Brunswick, GA
This 2-for-1 class covers both the ASAR Swiftwater Technician skills and the ASAR Floodwater Boat Operations. In addition to in-person outside field practical's, this training will have a 3-hour classroom prior to field skills. Small animal rescue techniques will be the primary focus, with additional discussion about large animal issues and hazards in floodwater.
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