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2016

Class Schedule

&

Training Handbook

TARS State Office 2906 Tazewell Pike, Suite ‘B’

Knoxville, TN 37918

Phone: 865-689-3256 Fax: 865-688-7015 www.tnars.org

2016 Training Schedule SARTECH III: January 16-17, 2016 Selmer Fire Department

TIMS: February 6, 2016 (TARS Reg. 1 Meeting)

February 13, 2016 (TARS Reg. 2 Meeting)



Instructor I (EVOC/BBP/VKF): March 11-12, 2016 Murfreesboro

Basic Trench Rescue: March 18-20, 2016 Hawkins County

Sonar Operations Course: March 19-20, 2016 Coffee County

Annual Instructor I Updates: April 2, 2016 (TARS Reg. 1) Morristown

April 9, 2016 (TARS Reg. 2) Roane County

April 16, 2016 (TARS Reg. 3) LaVergne

April 23, 2016 (TARS Reg. 4) Humboldt

Low Angle/Basic Ropes Class: April 2-3, 2016 Dickson County

April 16-17, 2016 Morristown

April 30-May 1, 2016 Putnam County

Advanced Trench Rescue: May 13-15, 2016 Hawkins County

Swiftwater I: May 20-22, 2016 Ocoee

Mass Transit Rescue: May 20-22, 2016 Overton County

Swiftwater II: June 10-12, 2016 Hiwassee

Swiftwater I: June 24-26, 2016 Ocoee

SARTECH III: June 25-26, 2016 LaVergne

Swiftwater I: July 8-10, 2016 Ocoee

SARTECH III: July 23-24, 2016 Greeneville

Swiftwater II: July 29-31, 2016 Hiwassee

Farm/Machinery Rescue: August 12-14, 2016 Greeneville

Swiftwater II: August 19-21, 2016 Hiwassee

Structural Collapse Rescue: August 26-28, 2016 Coffee County

Swiftwater III: September 9-11, 2016 Ocoee/Hiwassee

Advanced Vehicle Extrication: September 16-18, 2016 Hardin Co. Fire

DT4EMS (Defensive Tactics for EMS): October 5-6, 2016 Pigeon Forge

SARTECH III: October 5-6, 2016 Pigeon Forge

Instructor I (Vehicle Extrication): October 21-23, 2016 Roane County

Heavy Rescue: Date and Location TBD

SARTECH II: Date and Location TBD

Basic Ropes Train the Trainer: Date and Location TBD

NOTE: ADDITIONAL CLASSES WILL BE ADDED DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR

Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads Department Level, College Level, Instructor

Classes & Training Requirements

This booklet was developed by the Tennessee Association of Rescue

Squads for students planning to participate in our department, college

and instructor level classes. Included is a guide of prerequisites the

student is required to provide to the TARS State Training Coordinator

in order to attend and participate in our advanced level training

courses. The prerequisites set forth in this document are to be sent to

the State Office via email, fax or mail no later than 2 weeks prior to the

start of class. Anyone who fails to submit their prerequisites at least 2

weeks prior will not be enrolled.

Included in each class description is a detailed list of Personal

Protective Equipment, hand tools, and other required equipment to

help the student come prepared for the classroom and field exercises.

Registrations for advanced level classes will be cut off two weeks

prior to the start of class and onsite registration will not be

permitted. Student substitutions will not be allowed during the

two weeks prior to the start of class.

Class information and prices are subject to change. For the most up-

to-date information please visit our website at www.tnars.org or

contact the State Office at the number listed below.

If your department is interested in hosting one of our advanced

classes, please contact the State Training Coordinator at the state

office.

State Office: 865-689-3256

State Office Fax: 865-688-7015

State Training Coordinator email: [email protected]

http://www.tnars.org/

Basic Department Level Classes

Basic Extrication

TARS has adopted the Jones & Bartlett Vehicle Extrication Levels I & II:

Principles and Practice training program. This program is NFPA compliant

and designed to teach the basics of extrication to the new trainee, as well

as, refresh the experienced extrication technician. This is a department

level class led by certified TARS Instructor I Vehicle Extrication instructors

at the department’s convenience and on their own individual schedule as

time and resources permit.

Course Hours:

Basic Level Class: minimum of 40 hours

Recertification Class: minimum of 20 hours

EMS Contact Hours: 10

Student Prerequisites:

Personal Protective Equipment for this class includes:

Structural firefighting gear or extrication jumpsuit, helmet, eye

protection, leather or extrication type gloves, hard sole shoes-

preferably steel toe or any instructor approved type boot. All gear

must meet NFPA compliance and/or standards.

Class Fees (Two Year Certification)

Initial Basic Class: $12.00

Recertification: $10.00

Water Search & Recovery

The Water Search and Recovery Class is designed to teach the

student about the search and recovery of drowning victims. This class

is taught on the department level and is a 4-hour class.


Class Fees: (Two Year Certification)



UTV/ATV Operations The UTV/ATV Operations Course is designed to review skills and provide

refresher training guidelines for ESO’s that use specialty UTV/ATVs to

respond to off-road incidents. Participants in this course will have the

opportunity to gain and verify a broad range of competencies and best

practices associated with operating UTV/ATVs. This program consists of the

following topics: extent of the problem, operator selection, protective gear,

pre-planning, basic safety, skills practice and maintenance. This class is

taught on the department level and is suggested to be a 4 hour or 8-hour

class.

EMS Contact Hours: 4 or 8

Class Fees: (Two Year Certification)



Bloodborne Pathogens

This class will introduce the student to information on controlling and

preventing the spread of communicable diseases frequently

encountered by emergency service providers according to OSHA and

CDC standards. The student will learn the correct way of donning and

doffing personal protective equipment such as latex gloves, gowns,

mask, and foot covering. Course is taught on the department level by

certified TARS Instructor I BBP instructors.


None

Class Fees:

See fee schedule on following page

Vanessa K. Free

The Vanessa K. Free training program meets the Tennessee Code

Annotated (55-8-194) for emergency drivers. This course covers

emergency vehicle operations and the laws regarding such with

emphasis on the State of Tennessee and is taught on the department

level by certified TARS Instructor I VKF instructors.


Must have valid driver’s license

Class Fees:

See fee schedule on following page

The Bloodborne Pathogens program may be taught along with the

EVOC course with no additional charge. The Vanessa K. Free program

may be taught along with the EVOC course at no additional charge.

EVOC- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

This course by itself does not meet the requirements of the Tennessee

Code Annotated 55-8-194 (VKF Law). It is recommended to teach VKF

along with the course. Participants in this course will have the

opportunity to gain and verify the broad range of competencies

associated with emergency vehicle driving. These competencies

include basic understanding of emergency vehicle operation as well as

the necessary skills for practical application. This course is taught on

the department level by certified TARS Instructor I EVOC instructors at

the department’s convenience and on their own individual schedule as

time and driving course availability permits.


Students must have a valid driver’s license

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

EMS Contact Hours: 3, 8 or 10

EVOC/VKF 10

EVOC/VKF RECERT 8

EVOC/VKF/BBP 10

EVOC/VKF/BBP RECERT 8

VFK 3

VKF/BBP 3

Class Fees:

EVOC/VKF: $12.00

EVOC/VKF/BBP: $12.00

EVOC/VKF RECERT: $5.00

EVOC/VKF/BBP RECERT: $5.00

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS ONLY: $12.00

Vanessa K. Free Certified Roster 1-25 is $50.00 ($2.00 each

thereafter)

Advanced Level

Rescue College Classes

Advanced Extrication

The Advanced Extrication Course gives a more detailed use of tools and techniques for

more complex extrication. Extrication principles learned in the Basic Extrication Program

are built upon to enhance the rescuer’s efficiency and performance in unique and

challenging situations. This course offers more one on one instruction and engages the

students “outside the box” thought process. This is taught on a regional basis by TARS

certified college level instructors.


Must have Current Basic Extrication certification- a copy of card to be sent in with application.


Structural firefighting gear or extrication jumpsuit, helmet, eye protection,

leather or extrication type gloves, hard sole shoes- preferably steel toe or

any instructor approved type boot. All gear must meet NFPA compliance

and/or standards.

Course Hours: 20

Maximum Enrollment: 40

Minimum Enrollment: 20

Food & Lodging: On your own


Class Fees: (Four Year Certification)

TARS Full Member: $85.00

Associate Member: $150.00

Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Advanced Extrication Class:

Units desiring to host an Advanced Extrication class will be

required to sign a letter of agreement and are required to

furnish or supply the following:

Room suitable for the classroom type setting of up to 40 people with white screen.

Minimum of 20 cars to destroy with a mixture of cars, light trucks and props.

Props for the junkyard- Ex. Light poles, jersey barriers, concrete pipes, etc.

Equipment and an experienced operator for moving vehicles during class

The class host will have 2 free slots in the class

Further equipment and/or display vehicles may be required at the training program request if applicable.

Mass Transit Rescue 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. Basic Extrication procedures, intermediate

procedures and advanced rescue techniques are taught in a mix of field and

classroom activities. Taught on a regional basis by TARS certified college level

instructors.




Participants will be required to furnish and wear NFPA approved Turnout

Gear/Extrication Coveralls, Helmet, Eye Protection, Leather or

Extrication Gloves, Hard sole shoes- preferably steel toed or any NFPA

approved type boot.

Course Hours: 20








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Mass Transit Rescue Class:

Units desiring to host a Mass Transit Rescue class will be


furnish and/or supply the following:


Minimum of 2 buses either school or touring type to destroy and demonstrate and practice rescue techniques

A new type school bus or any other type to show how

they are built

Approximately 2 cars/light trucks for props to use under

the bus

Equipment and experienced operator for moving the

buses and turning them over


Heavy Rescue The Heavy Rescue program is designed to impact knowledge and development

skills in extrication techniques needed for large trucks, semi-trucks and trailers,

and heavy lifting. Stabilization techniques, access points, and typical cab

construction are some of the subjects covered. This class is a mix of field and

classroom exercises. This class is taught on a regional basis by TARS certified

college level instructors.







approved type boot.

Course Hours: 20








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Heavy Rescue Class:

Units desiring to host a Heavy Rescue class will be required

to sign a letter of agreement and are required to furnish or

supply the following:

Room suitable for a classroom setting for up to 40 people with white screen

Minimum of 3 trucks to destroy with 2 of them preferably having sleepers on them

A loaded truck & trailer for lifting and stabilization

Any type of specialty truck to show- Ex. Concrete mixer, gas tanker, etc. (It would also be nice if those had operators to explain their functions)

Large wrecker and experienced operator to turn over and set up scenarios.

Car/Light Truck for props to use- minimum of 2

This class host will have 2 free slots in the class

Farm & Heavy Machinery Rescue The Farm & Heavy Rescue Class is designed to introduce the student to

situations and hazards related to farm and heavy equipment accidents.

Identifying hazards such as fertilizers, pesticides, silo’s, as well as stabilization of

tractor overturns and equipment disassembly are some of the subjects covered.

This is a mix of classroom and field exercises. The class is taught on a regional

basis by TARS college level certified instructors.







approved type boot.

Course Hours: 20








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Farm and Heavy Machinery Rescue

Class:

Units desiring to host a Farm and Heavy Machinery Rescue

class will be required to sign a letter of agreement and are

required to furnish or supply the following:


Different types of farm equip. for use of stabilization and to take drive chains or belt and pulley systems lose to demonstrate entrapment and entanglement

A tractor(s) or large piece(s) of equipment to turn over and stabilize

A working farm with several items to show hazards around farm

Construction type equip.- Ex. Backhoes, bulldozer, logging equip. etc. can be used for stabilization scenarios.

The class host will have two free slots in the class

Basic Trench Rescue The 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 as well as recognize

the resources in the community that can be readily used in Trench Rescue. This

class is taught in a regional basis by TARS certified college level instructors.


Personal Protective Equipment for this class shall include:

ANSI/ISEA Z89.0-2009 (Class E, Type I) Approved helmet or

construction type hard hat

ANSI Z87.0+ Approved Eye Protection

Long Pants, Hard Sole Shoes (Preferably Steel Toe, Leather or

extrication type gloves

Tools Needed and to be provided by student to include:

Hammer (minimum of 16oz), nail apron, tape measure (minimum

25ft), pencil and some type of small writing pad

OSHA 1910/1926.502; ANSI Z359 Approved Fall Protection Safety Harness

and lanyard if applicable

Course Hours: 20








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Basic Trench Rescue Class:

Units desiring to host a Basic Trench Rescue class will be



Room suitable for classroom setting for up to 40 people with white screen

Some type of excavating equipment to dig the trench with and an experienced operator to use equip.

Trench must be minimum of 20 ft. long and 3ft. wide

Props for this is available concrete type tile to use in trench

If class host does not have the panels, “See appendix A” for a complete list of materials and tools needed


Advanced Trench Rescue The Advanced Trench Rescue course is designed to impart knowledge and

develop skills in order to build on skills and knowledge previously learned in the

basic class. Advanced Trench Rescue course includes more advanced designs

of Trench Rescue with “T” and “X” type trenches. Also, the use of mechanical

shoring devices and other techniques and equipment available to deal with these

type incidents are covered in this course. This course is taught on a regional

basis by TARS certified college level instructors.


Basic Trench

Personal Protective Equipment for this class shall include:

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009 (Class E, Type I) Approved Helmet or

Construction type hard hat

ANSI Z87.1+ Approved Eye protection

Long pants

Hard sole shoes preferably steel toe

Leather gloves or extrication type gloves

Tools Needed and to be provided by student to include:

Hammer minimum 16oz, nail apron, tape measure (minimum 25 ft.),

pencil and some type of small writing pad

Course Hours: 20








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Advanced Trench Rescue Class:

Units desiring to host an Advanced Trench Rescue class will

be required to sign a letter of agreement and are required to


Room suitable for classroom setting for up to 40 people with white screen

Some type of excavating equipment to dig the trench with and an experienced operator to use equip.

Trenches to be dug per the specs. of the instructors

Props if available: concrete type tile to use in trench

Additional pneumatic shoring and materials are required for this course.

If class host does not have the panels, “See appendix A” for a complete list of materials and tools needed


Course Hours: 20


Minimum Enrollment:10

Structural Collapse The Structural Collapse course will address in a mix of classroom and field exercises,

the tools and techniques required to mitigate light frame structural collapse in search

and rescue operations. Topics include: structural assessment, building types,

deployment considerations, vertical, horizontal, laced post, sloped floor and raker

shoring will be taught. In addition, breaching techniques, the use of specialized

cameras, and listening devices for searching voids in collapse situations. This course is

taught on a regional basis by TARS certified college level instructors.


Personal Protective Equipment for this class will be construction type

clothing to include the following:

ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009(Class E, Type 1) Approved helmet or construction type hard hat

ANSI Z87.0+ Approved Eye Protection

Hearing Protection- Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) *.32db CSA Class AL

Leather gloves (Preferably not fire gloves), Hammer (Min 16oz), Nail apron, Tape Measure, Pencil & Note pad, Hard Sole Work Boots (Steel toe preferred), Long Pants

Course Hours: 20








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Structural Collapse Class:

Units desiring to host a Structural Collapse class will be




A structure that can be used to work inside and outside to stabilize different areas of the structure also be able to demolish certain parts of the structure if need be

A sea land container can also be used for different parts of the scenarios- but keep in mind a sound structure will also be needed in different areas also

TARS will provide material for the class and all material will be used afterwards to be cut up into cribbing for other classes, and material that can be used for other structural collapse classes will be marked and used again to save on cost when another class comes up


Registration Page

Motorsports Rescue This course provides a basic introduction into response for accidents involving race cars. Includes anatomy of the race car, extrication techniques, motorsports equipment, safety devices, spill control, clean-up, and extinguishing small vehicle fires along with victim removal. The course is taught by certified TARS college level instructors with real world motorsports rescue experience.






preferably steel toe or any instructor approved type boot. All gear must

meet NFPA compliance and/or standards OR approved motorsports

track safety apparel.

The Motorsports Rescue Class is only scheduled when

instructors and resources are available. Please check

www.tnars.org for the latest updates to the training calendar.

Course Hours: 16








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Motorsports Rescue Class:

Units desiring to host a Motorsports Rescue class will be




Race car(s) chassis or complete race-car(s) to

dismantle and practice extrication techniques

Track at which to perform simulated exercises

along with proper track safety equipment

Portable fire simulation device for fire mitigation

exercises.

Additional race car(s) preferably with driver to

display and explain various types of driver safety

equipment, chassis structure, access points and

hazards associated with the vehicle.

The class host will have two free slots in the

class


NASAR SARTECH III

The NASAR SARTECH III class is designed to introduce the participant to

the complex concepts of land based search and rescue operations conducted

in the rural environment. This course is intended for all Law Enforcement,

EMS, Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Personnel that conduct

land based Search and Rescue Missions. In this course the participant will

receive instruction on the importance of proper SAR management, lost

subject behavior, subject finder/locators, defining the role of the search

manager and search personnel, introduction to map and compass reading,

basic land navigation, and team building. The student will also receive

introduction on basic rescue techniques such as; basic rescue knots and

rope utilization for low angle rescue, and basic patient packaging for

wilderness extraction.

The SARTECH III level of certification is the beginning level for SAR

personnel. This level is recommended for any person who responds to and

functions on SAR missions. Persons who obtain this certification are to

function within the limits of the certification described in the NASAR

standards for SARTECH III. The NASAR course that teaches the knowledge

to challenge the SARTECH III is Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR)

The examination consists of a (75) seventy-five question written test covering

the candidate's knowledge of search and rescue. A passing grade is 70% or

above.

Upon successful completion of the requirements, a certificate will be issued

to the person by NASAR. This certificate does not constitute a license to

practice the skills taught in a training program or to practice the knowledge

and performance skills that have been evaluated.

The written exam includes questions from the following topics:

NIMS Incident Command System Land Navigation & Orienteering SAR Resources Search Philosophy Search Tactics Clue Consciousness Search Operations Lost Person Behavior Helicopter Operations Communications

Candidates who successfully complete the evaluation process will receive a certificate and patch from NASAR signifying their certification level.

NOTE: SARTECH III is being updated during the first half of 2016. Additions include a small field exercise and test section making SARTECH III a field position. In the future, passing the FUNSAR written test will no longer provide an automatic SARTECH III certificate, due to the addition of the field testing portion.

Please go to http://www.nasar.org/introductiontosar for the most up-to-

date information on SARTECH classes.

Course Hours: 16








Non Member: $215.00

http://www.nasar.org/introductiontosar

SARTECH II

NASAR has developed three courses using the NASAR Standards for

SARTECH. These courses are Introduction to Search and Rescue,

Fundamentals of Search and Rescue and Advanced Search and Rescue.

These courses are designed to teach the student the knowledge and skills

necessary to pass the level of SARTECH certification that correspond to the

course.

The SARTECH II level of certification is the intermediate level for SAR

personnel. This level is recommended for any person who functions on SAR

missions as field searchers. The NASAR course that prepares the candidate

to challenge the SARTECH II is Fundamentals of Search and Rescue

(FUNSAR).

There are no prerequisites required for a person to challenge the

SARTECH II examination. However if not challenging, SARTECH III

required.

Certification history does indicate persons who have had formal SAR training

and experience on SAR missions successfully pass the examinations more

frequently than others do.

The SARTECH II examination consists of written exam and a practical exam.

The written exam includes one hundred and forty-five (145) questions

covering the candidate's knowledge of search and rescue. A passing grade is

70% (102 correct answers) or above.

Successfully passing the SARTECH II written test assures the candidate to

be certified at the SARTECH III level whether the practical exam is passed or

not.

Candidates who successfully complete the evaluation process will receive a

certificate and patch from NASAR signifying their certification level. NASAR

does not require a particular re-certification time period but leaves the

decision to the organizations and agencies that utilize the SARTECH

personnel.

The SARTECH program is an evaluation process not a learning process.

Candidates demonstrate basic SAR competency through written tests and

practical skill demonstrations of search and rescue skills. Upon successful

completion of the requirements, a certificate will be issued to the person by

NASAR. This certificate does not constitute a license to practice the skills

taught in a training program or to practice the knowledge and performance

skills that have been evaluated. The certificate does signify that the person

holding the certificate has met the requirements of established certification

criteria and/or performance skill on the date indicated on the certificate.

Please go to http://www.nasar.org/introductiontosar or

www.tnars.org for the most up-to-date information on

SARTECH classes.

Course Hours: 16








Non Member: $215.00


SARTECH 1

The SARTECH I/CREWLEADER level of certification is the advanced level

for SAR personnel. The level is recommended only for persons who function

on SAR missions as field searchers and who may function as Crew Leader.

Persons who obtain this certification are to function within the limits of the

certification described in the NASAR Certification Criteria for SARTECH

I/CREWLEADER. The NASAR course that prepares one to challenge the

SARTECH I/CREWLEADER examination is Advanced Search and Rescue.

This examination consists of both a written exam and a practical exam. The

written exam includes one hundred and twenty (120) questions covering the

candidate's knowledge of search and rescue. A passing grade is 70% or

above.

The candidate is also required to successfully complete a four station

practical exam. Should the candidate not successfully complete the practical

exam, only the stations that are failed need be repeated within one year of

the original testing date. The re-testing may be completed at any SAR TECH

I/CREWLEADER examination. If the retesting is done within the one year of

the original testing date, no additional payment to NASAR is required.

However, a host organization may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs

of hosting the repeat examination.

Candidates must be certified at the NASAR SARTECH II level.

Candidates must have a current Advanced First Aid certification or

above and a current CPR certification or above and provide proof at

exam. An ideal Crew Leader should be at the EMT level or above.

It is recommended, but not required, that candidates have at least one

hundred (100) hours on SAR missions; one hundred (100) hours of land

based SAR training; and at least two (2) years active membership with a

SAR organization.

Candidate needs all equipment required for the written and practical exam.

Upon successful completion of the requirements, a certificate will be issued to

the person by NASAR. This certificate does not constitute a license to practice

the skills taught in a training program or to practice the knowledge and

performance skills that have been evaluated. The certificate does signify that

the person holding the certificate has met the requirements of established

certification criteria and/or performance skill on the date indicated on the

certificate

The written exam includes questions from the following topics:

NIMS Incident Command System

Small Unit Leadership

Fitness

Crew Safety

Crew-leader SAR Ready Pack

Maps, Symbols, & Land Navigation

Search Techniques & Tactics

Briefing

Debriefing

Hazardous Terrain Skills

Please go to http://www.nasar.org/introductiontosar or

www.tnars.org for the most up-to-date information on SARTECH

classes.

Course Hours: 16








Non Member: $215.00


Swiftwater Rescue Awareness and Swiftwater Rescue I The Swiftwater Rescue Awareness course teaches river dynamics, river hazards, and overviews Swiftwater search and rescue methods and tactics. This course is held as the initial module of the Swiftwater Rescue I course. Swiftwater Rescue I 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. These courses are combined into 24 contact hours of training that is EXTREMELY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING. It is recommended that the students should be comfortable in the water, should have at least good swimming ability, and should be in good physical condition. These courses meet the applicable NFPA Awareness and Operations/Level I objectives. Please visit www.tnars.org for the most up-to-date information on the Swift Water Courses.

Course Location:

Ocoee Whitewater Inn- Ocoee, TN (Friday afternoon)

Thunder Rock Campground- Ocoee River (Friday Evening-Sun)

Course Hours: 24 (total) Class Fees:

Maximum Enrollment: 36 TARS Full Member: $100.00

Food & Lodging: On your own Associate Member: $165.00

EMS Contact Hours: 10 Non Member: $215.00

Student Prerequisites: We will email you our Medical and class guidelines, along with a liability form

to fill out, sign, and bring to class with you on the Friday of registration. Please

provide an email address on your application so that you may be contacted

with the above information.


Personal Flotation Device- Swift Water Rescue Type V or Type

3/5 with a quick release tether belt.

Helmet- Water Rescue Helmet or Lightweight Technical

Rescue Helmet must drain water and have a 4-point chinstrap.

Helmets should be any color EXCEPT white. White helmets

are reserved for instructors and safety personnel. If the helmet

does not have a ridged bill attached to the front of the helmet

the student should provide a baseball cap with a ridged bill.

Gloves- Leather palms must stay on when swimming.

Whitewater, competition water ski gloves, or mechanics gloves

with velcro wrist straps are acceptable.

Footwear- River Work Boots are preferred. No open toe river

sandals can be worn unless worn over dive boots. Dive boots

provide adequate sole thickness or ankle support. Lace up

sneakers may be worn as last resort. Socks are preferred, but

AVOID COTTON SOCKS.

Thermal Protection: Two-Piece Farmer John Wetsuits are

preferred. Artificial fabric t-shirts or paddling undershirts are

recommended as a base layer under the wetsuit. Full body

water or dive suits are acceptable, but wetsuit thickness should

not exceed 3.5 mil. Students wearing thick dive suits or dry

suits will be vulnerable to heat stress- these are discouraged.

Whitewater splash or dry tops may be worn over a Farmer

John Wetsuit. Cotton clothing is also discouraged.

Accessories- Two or more locking aluminum carabineers and

7ft length of 1in nylon webbing or 7mm prusik chord

Throw Bag- Each student should bring a swift water rescue

throw bag containing at least 55ft of water rescue throw rope-

70ft rope bags are preferred

Personal Items: Students must provide their own food water

and any other desired non-alcoholic drinks along with coolers

and ice. Electrical service is not available at Thunder Rock.

Students should also bring their own sunblock personal

medications raincoat etc.

Prohibited Items: Students are prohibited from wearing knives or

whistles in the river. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by the U.S

Forest Service regulations at the Thunder Rock Campground or

anywhere else at the Cherokee National Forest.

The instructors are in charge at all times. If a student becomes ill injured exhausted or otherwise unable to complete a required course element the student may be restricted from further activities by the Chief Instructor after consulting with the student’s team instructor and/or medical personnel.


Swift Water Rescue II

The Swift Water Rescue 2 course provides students with instruction in paddling and guiding inflatable boats in Swiftwater, advanced tether swimming, big water boating and swims, tether V-lower techniques, and night Swiftwater search and rescue operations. This twenty-hour course is EXTREMELY PHYSICALLY DEMANDING. It is recommended that the students should be comfortable in the water, should have at least good swimming ability, and should be in good physical condition. This course meets the applicable NFPA Technician/Level II objectives.

Course Location: Hiwassee Outfitters- Reliance, TN

Camping and limited lodging available at Hiwassee Outfitters

Hotels are available in Ocoee, Ducktown and Benton, TN

Course Hours: 20 Class Fees:





First Responder or Equivalent

TARS Swift Water Rescue I


Personal Flotation Device- Swift Water Rescue Type V or Type 3/5

with a quick release tether belt.

Helmet- Water Rescue Helmet or Lightweight Technical Rescue

Helmet must drain water and have a 4-point chinstrap. Helmets

should be any color EXCEPT white. White helmets are reserved for

instructors and safety personnel. If the helmet does not have a ridged

bill attached to the front of the helmet the student should provide a

baseball cap with a ridged bill.

Gloves- Leather palms must stay on when swimming. Whitewater,

competition water ski gloves, or mechanics gloves with velcro wrist

straps are acceptable.

Footwear- River Work Boots are preferred. No open toe river sandals can

be worn unless worn over dive boots. Dive boots provide adequate sole

thickness or ankle support. Lace up sneakers may be worn as last resort. Socks are preferred, but AVOID COTTON SOCKS.

Thermal Protection: Two-Piece Farmer John Wetsuits are preferred. Artificial fabric t-shirts or paddling undershirts are recommended as a base layer under the wetsuit. Full body water or dive suits are acceptable, but wetsuit thickness should not exceed 3.5mil. Students wearing thick dive suits or dry suits will be vulnerable to heat stress- these are discouraged.

Whitewater splash or dry tops may be worn over a Farmer John Wetsuit. Cotton clothing is also discouraged.

Accessories- Two or more locking aluminum carabineers and 7ft length of 1in nylon webbing or 7mm prusik chord

Throw Bag- Each student should bring a swift water rescue

throw bag containing at least 55ft of water rescue throw rope-

70ft rope bags are preferred

Please visit www.tnars.org for the most up-to-date information on

the Swift Water Courses.

IN ADDITION:

Safety Equipment- A river knife must be worn or in a readily available position to all

students. A whistle with no moving parts should also be worn by each student.

Lights- Each student must provide at least 1 waterproof light. Helmet-mounted lights

are preferred. Each student should also provide at least 2 green chemlights of at

least 8hrs of duration. The students should provide at least 4 cable ties to secure

chemlights to helmets and throw bags.

Personal Items: Students must provide their own food water and any other desired

non-alcoholic drinks along with coolers and ice. The Saturday lunch must be

contained in watertight container that is suitable for carrying in a whitewater raft.

The Saturday skills are performed on a whitewater in remote wilderness conditions.

Students should plan to be self-sufficient for up to 12 hours for the Saturday river trip.

Students should bring their own sunblock, personal medications, raincoat, etc.


Swiftwater Rescue III Pilot Class

Swift Water Rescue III instructs advanced Swiftwater rescue skills not

addressed by the NFPA. This course is primarily scenario-based, but

will also have advanced skills development content. It teaches and

reinforces specialized rescue swimmer and advanced paddle raft

techniques. Swimming skills include swimming with fins, river board

rescues, cold-water swimming, and strainer rescues. Boating skills

include large group logistics, inflatable boat operations, advanced

paddling techniques, advanced guiding, and rescuing victims that are

not wearing PFDs. This course exceeds the scope of the NFPA

Swiftwater rescue objectives. This class will be taught as a Closed

Pilot class to finalize the draft curriculum initiated in 2015. The

course may be opened up for recent 2016 Swift Water Rescue II

graduates based on the number of returning 2015 students who

will have the first right of refusal. Please check website for

availability.

ALL 2015 Swiftwater Rescue III students who attended the initial

pilot class are invited back to attend the 2016 revised pilot class

at no charge. Returning students must fill out an application form.


Swift Water Rescue 1 and Swift Water Rescue II

Good swimming ability and stamina are essential.

Basic Rope Rescue skills are preferred, but not required.




EMS Contact Hours: 10 Non Member $215.00


Course Location – Friday Afternoon – Ocoee Whitewater Inn, Ocoee, TN

- Friday Evening and Sunday morning – Thunder Rock Campground and Ocoee River

- Saturday – Hiwassee Outfitters and Hiwassee River, Reliance, TN

Please visit www.tnars.org for the most up-to-date information on the Swift Water Courses.

NOTE:

PPE requirements are the same as for Swift Water 2 but

no light sources are needed. Thermal Protection wet

suit or dry suit is MANDATORY.


Basic Low Angle Ropes Class The Basic Low Angle Ropes Class meets the NFPA 1006 requirements for technical rescue. This course will focus on knots, low and high angle rope rescue set-ups, lifting and lowering systems and mechanical advantage systems utilizing rope techniques. This is achieved using a mixture of classroom and field exercises. This course is excellent for the basic rescuer to gain the basic skillset in dealing with low angle rope situations. While not a prerequisite for the 2016 calendar year, in 2017 this basic low angle ropes training will be required for attendance in Swift Water Rescue and Awareness I class and is also recommended for other Rescue College level classes, especially Basic and Advanced Trench. This information is also extremely helpful to the basic responder to assist in patient removal from a variety of situations normally encountered in the rescue/EMS field.

Student Prerequisites: Personal Protective Equipment for this class includes:

Helmet for head protection (recommended rope rescue helmet with

5 point suspension system…fire helmets are acceptable for this low

angle class)

Seat or full body rescue harness if available

Leather gloves (fire gloves are not recommended due to dexterity

issues when working with rope)

Safety Glasses ANSI approved

Course Hours: 16








Non Member: $200.00

Hosting Basic Low Angle Ropes Class:

Units desiring to host a Basic Low Angle Ropes class will be




Large outdoor area in which to set up the rope systems and demonstrate techniques.

Sloped area or low angle area to perform scenarios

Instructor Program

2016

Instructor I Extrication The Instructor I course is designed to enable a student to teach a class from a

prepared lesson plan. It prepares you to instruct the TARS basic squad level courses

on Vehicle Extrication. Separate modules are offered for Vanessa K. Free, EVOC and

Bloodborne Pathogens, and if attended within 1 year of the initial Instructor class the

additional discipline class fee is offered at half price. Concepts of learning,

communication skills, instructors’ roles and responsibilities, teaching techniques, and

the use of instructional materials are also subject areas included.






Must be registered and all prerequisite information sent in prior to class. Due to the increased cost, i.e. fuel, towing, etc. to host this class, the fees for the class have gone up. Each student will receive a copy of the Extrication Program upon completion and certification of the class.

Must have a letter of recommendation signed by the head of their department.

Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Must have been a member of an emergency organization for three years.

Must have current Certification in Advanced First Aid, First Responder or higher medical level training.

Shall have attended Advanced Extrication, Big Rig Rescue or School Bus Rescue within the last 4 years

Proof of all prerequisites must be turned in to the TARS State office at the time of registration.

Students shall have been certified in squad level extrication courses within the

last two years.

Students must be certified in NIMS IS100, IS 200, IS700, and IS800




preferably steel toe or any instructor approved type boot. All gear

must meet NFPA compliance and/or standards.

Notes: Participants will be expected to interact and address other students in

an instructor role. College Instructors will offer feedback and teaching tips

during a mixture of classroom and field exercises. (All requirements must be

met two weeks prior to the beginning of the class in order to be considered as

an Instructor Candidate.)

As of March 25th 2011, the following changes have been implemented. As and EVOC/VKF/BBP Instructor for TARS you are required to teach and turn in appropriate fees and paperwork to the state office for at least one class every two years after becoming an instructor. Any instructor that does not teach or assist with a class within this two-year window will be dismissed as an instructor from TARS. As an instructor you are required to attend re-certification class every 2 years. Any instructor that misses their recertification class may attend the next year’s class upon paying a $100 reinstatement fee and pay the appropriate fees at the next year’s recertification class. This will get you up to date with your certification and then you will be attending in the correct manner with the date you certified. Classes that are taught and not processed along with the appropriate fees are not considered certified classes and are not valid.

Class Host:

Units desiring to host an advanced extrication college class will be required to furnish or supply the following and the sign the agreement:

Room Suitable for classroom setting for up to 40 people

Will need to supply minimum of 10 cars to use to be able to teach others the structure of basic extrication.

Equipment to move vehicles and an operation to use said equipment

Host agency gets 2 free slots in class- for registration only

Instructor I EVOC/VKF/BBP The Instructor I course is designed to enable a student to teach a class from a prepared lesson

plan. It prepares you to instruct the TARS basic squad level courses which include, Emergency

Driving (EVOC/VFK) and Bloodborne Pathogens. A separate module on Vehicle Extrication is

offered and if attended within 1 year of the initial Instructor class the additional discipline class

fee is offered at half price. Concepts of learning, communication skills, instructor’s roles and

responsibilities, teaching techniques, and the use of instructional materials are also subject

areas included.




EMS Contact Hours: 10 Non Member $200.00

Student Prerequisites: Must be turned in with application

Letter of recommendation signed by senior officer at organization

Must have high school diploma or GED certificate

Must have been a member of an emergency organization for at least 3 years

Must have current Certification in Advanced First-Aid, First Responder or

higher medical level training

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must maintain a current operator’s license

MUST submit a copy of your driving record not more than 30 days old from date of application. You can do this online or at your local Drivers Testing Station.

**Any EVOC instructor who has their operator’s license revoked, suspended, or limited for ANY period of time, the instructor MUST IMMEDIATELY notify the TARS Training Officer. The instructor will IMMEDIATELY start teaching and participating in all EVOC classes, and contests within the TARS, until the next Training Committee meeting. **

Notes: Participants may be expected to deliver a five 5-minute talk on a rescue

related topic. Another presentation may be required on an assigned topic. This is a

department level class led by in house TARS certified instructors at the department’s

convenience and on their own individual schedule as time and resources permit.

(All requirements must be met two weeks prior to the

beginning of the class in order to be considered as an

Instructor Candidate.)

As of March 25th 2011, the following changes have been

implemented. As and EVOC/VKF/BBP Instructor for TARS you are required to teach and turn in appropriate fees and paperwork to the state office for at least one class every two years after becoming an instructor. Any instructor that does not teach a class within this two-year window will be dismissed as an instructor from TARS. As an instructor you are required to attend re-certification class every 2 years. Any instructor that misses their recertification class may attend the next year’s class upon paying a $100 reinstatement fee and pay the appropriate fees at the next year’s recertification class. This will get you up to date with your certification and then you will be attending in the correct manner with the date you certified. Classes that are taught and not processed along with the appropriate fees are not considered certified classes and are not valid.

Any instructor that has not taught or assisted with a class

or turned in a roster within two years of being certified or

re-certified will no longer be eligible to stay an instructor.

Any instructor caught teaching a class and not turning in

fees and rosters to the state office will be dismissed as

an instructor immediately.

Rosters are to be submitted either online or to the state

office and payment made within 30 days of class

completion or the instructor will not be covered by TARS

insurance and the class will become void.

Extrication & EVOC/VKF/BBP Instructor Updates

A two-year certification period remains effective for Level I

Instructors.

The bi-annual fee is $30 per recertification period. This will

be collected at the respective instructor updates. No pre-

registration is required for this class.

Instructors in the Alpha Group need to attend their regional

update on odd years and those in the Bravo Group on the

even years.

Fees: $30.00 for 2-year certificate

Please see schedule at beginning of booklet

Times and subject are as follows (all local time).

No Pre-Registration needed

Vehicle Extrication: 9am-12pm

Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Bloodborne Pathogens: 1:30pm-2:30pm

EVOC/VKF: 2:30pm-3:30pm

Appendix A

Trench Class Materials List

Wood 1 Time Use to Build Panels 15 pieces ½ in. plywood 50- 3/8’’ x 3 ½” carriage bolts 8 pieces ¾ in. plywood 50- 3/8” flat washers 15 pieces 2’’ x 12’’ x 12’ 50- 3/8” hex nuts 20 pieces 4’’ x 4’’ x 8’ Sockets & Wrenches to fit above 4 pieces 6’’ x 6’’ x 12’ 3 Gallon wood glue 4 pieces 6’’ x 6’’ x 8’’ 1 or 2 notched glue towels 10 pieces 2’’ x 4’’ x 8’ 5lb. 1” dry wall screws 5 pieces 2’’ x 6’’ x 8’ 2 Drill and bits for dry wall screws 2 packs cabinet wedges (shims) 3/8” Spade Bits & 1.5 Spade Bit Skill saw

Assorted Tools and Supplies 4 Speed Squares If Screw Jacks Available

20 Nail Aprons (Free Ones) 2- 2’’ x 20’’ steel pipe 6 Framing Claw Hammers Pipe Cutter 2 Shop Hammers 10 Five Gallon Buckets 2 Flower Trowels 2 Hoes or Stone Rakes 2 Long Handle Round Point Shovels 4 Pieces ¾” Rebar 36” Long Ladder- 10’ or 12’ straight or extension 4 Saw Horses for trench, 6 more for building panels is handy 20 Pencils 4 Twenty-Five Ft. Tape Measures 2 Carpenter Tool Belts 1 Sledge Hammer 2 Military Shovels 2 Small Picks 1 Wheel Barrow 300-400ft/ pf .5” utility rope Nails: 20lb. 16 duplex double headed nails- If you have to order get a 50lb bag Ventilation Fan Something to cut timber with- 12” miter saw works great (Need generator, extension cords, and water pump on standby) 4x4 Ellis Jacks, Pneumatic Shoring, Low and High Pressure Air Bags if applicable Rope for lowering and lifting panels, timbers etc.

Appendix B

Structural Collapse Class Materials List

Wood and Nails 10 pieces ½ in. plywood (for support gussets and scenarios) 20 pieces 4’’ x 4’’ x 8’ 6 pieces 4” x 4” x 12’ 4 pieces 6’’ x 6’’ x 12’ 20 pieces 2’’ x 4’’ x 8’ At least 4 boxes of box cribbing to utilize wedges to shore 50 lb. box of 8D duplex nails 50 lb. box of 16D duplex nails

Assorted Tools and Supplies 4 Speed Squares Chalk Line and Chalk Several levels (both torpedo and 3’) Plumb Bob Nail Aprons (Free Ones) Framing Claw Hammers Shop Hammers Small and Large Sledge Hammers Pry Bars (Short and Long Crowbar Style) 2 Long Handle Round Point Shovels 4 Pieces ¾” Rebar 36” Long 3’ Pickett Stakes (If Possible) Ladder(s)- 10’ or 12’ straight or extension Ladder(s)- 8’ Step Ladder 4 Saw Horses (minimum) Pencils and Lumber Crayons 4 Twenty-Five Ft. Tape Measures Carpenter Tool Belts Military Shovels Small Picks Must Have: 12” miter saw (Need generator or power supply and extension cords) Circular saws Generator or Power Supply and Extension Cords

Appendix C

Class Host Memorandum of Understanding Agreement

All Squads/Units interested in hosting one of the Rescue College Classes referred to within this document will be required to complete and sign a MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO HOST RESCUE COLLEGE COURSE AGREEMENT prior to the class. The purpose of this agreement is to provide the necessary documentation to ensure that both parties (the host agency and the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad’s Training Division) are clear and aware in their understanding of the various responsibilities involved with providing training. This agreement describes the expectations that each party agrees to meet in order to provide a mutually beneficial opportunity for all involved.

Items covered in the agreement include but are not limited to:

Minimum Enrollment (if applicable) Limitations to Enrollment (if applicable) Registration Free Admittance to Host Squad (2 Free Slots) Cancellation Policy and Requirements to Cancel Facilities Equipment and Resources (if applicable) Instructor Support Reimbursement (if applicable) Limits of Liability Event Scheduling

The MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO HOST RESCUE COLLEGE COURSE AGREEMENT may be reviewed by the host agency prior to agreeing to host a class. Please see the following pages for a sample copy of the agreement.

For the most up to date and current

information regarding training please

visit www.tnars.org under the Rescue

College Training Tab


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