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Course and Certification Schedule
To register for a course or certification exam, click on the Instructor's name and their contact information will be made available. Call or email the Instructor directly to register.
General Search and Rescue Courses
- Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR)
Dates: Feb 24, 2012 - Mar 25, 2012
Location: Bloomington, INInstructor: Thomas MillenCourse will be taught February 24-26 and March 23-25, 2012. To register please call Indiana University Outdoor Adventures at (812) 855-2231.closeThomas Millen
Indiana Guard Reserve
1008 S. Henderson St.
Bloomington, IN
47401
US
Phone: (812) 330-0293
Email: sarpuma@aol.com
Dates: Feb 25, 2012 - Mar 25, 2012
Location: Mesa, AZInstructor: Dallas LaneClass will be taught 8am - 6pm on Feb 25-26, March 10-11 and March 24-25, 2012.closeDallas Lane
Civil Air Patrol
PO Box 21197
Mesa, AZ
85277
US
Phone: (480) 807-0661
Work Phone: (602) 615-6949 cell
Email: lane@forensicgroup.com
Dates: Mar 2, 2012 - Mar 18, 2012
Location: Hanging Rock State Park, NCInstructor: Dave CookClass will be taught March 2-4 and 16-18, 2012.closeDave Cook
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd.
Danbury, NC
27016
US
Phone: (336) 593-2896
Work Phone: (336) 593-8480
Email: dave.cook@ncdenr.gov
Dates: Mar 16, 2012 - Mar 25, 2012
Location: Anderson, SCInstructor: Joe HambrightClass will be taught 3/16-18 and 23-25, 2012. Space is limited. Contact instructor at (864) 261-8525 Home, (864) 933-3142 Cell or joehambright@bellsouth.net to register.closeJoe Hambright
South Carolina State Park Service
301 Knollwood Dr.
Anderson, SC
29625
US
Phone: (864) 261-8525
Work Phone: (864) 933-3142 cell
Email: joehambright@bellsouth.net
Dates: Mar 22, 2012 - Apr 26, 2012
Location: Mesa, AZInstructor: Niccole CervenyCourse will be taught Thursday evenings from 3/22-4/26/12.closeNiccole Cerveny
Sonoran SAR
1633 E Manhatton Dr
Tempe, AZ
85282
US
Phone: (480) 390-4955
Work Phone: (480) 654-7728
Email: cerveny.rockart@gmail.com
Dates: Apr 13, 2012 - May 6, 2012
Location: Claremore, OKInstructor: James KeckClass will be held April 13-15 and May 4-6, 2012 in the American Legion building at 1495 North Highway 88. Call 405-323-0388 or email jkeck@lviservices.com to register.closeJames Keck
Shawnee/Pott County Emergency Management
13 Mohican Cir
Shawnee, OK
74801
US
Phone: (405) 273-7833
Work Phone: (405) 273-4800
Email: jkeck@lviservices.com
Dates: Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012
Location: Midland, MIInstructor: Jerry WhaleyPre-registration required. Please contact instructor.closeJerry Whaley
Ohio Special Response Team
1307 Evergreen Rd
Marion, OH
43302
US
Phone: (740) 225-5465 cell
Email: b-e-r-t-s@att.net
Dates: Apr 20, 2012 - May 13, 2012
Location: Greenville, NCInstructor: David Mark WebbClass will be taught April 20-22 and May 11-13, 2012 and held at 2534 Bell Arthur Rd, Greenville, NC. Class size limited to 15 students.closeDavid Mark Webb
Coastal Carolina Search Team
PO Box 623
Bell Arthur, NC
27811
US
Phone: (252) 758-5753
Work Phone: (252) 327-5591(cell)
Email: deerskinner@nc.rr.com - Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR)/SARTECH III
Dates: Mar 12, 2012 - Mar 13, 2012
Location: Laramie, WYInstructor: Lee LangSee www.mtnrescuesystems.com/post-courses for more information.closeLee Lang
Larimer County Search and Rescue
856 ½ N 12th
Laramie, WY
82072
US
Phone: (307) 399-1345
Email: aleelang@gmail.com - Managing the Lost Person Incident (MLPI)
Dates: Feb 21, 2012 - Feb 24, 2012
Location: Edmond, OKInstructor: Dion A. PetaroscloseDion A. Petaros
GA CAP
3320 Red Maple Ln
Moore, OK
73170
US
Phone: (214) 558-9160
Email: petaros@yahoo.com
Dates: Feb 25, 2012 - Mar 4, 2012
Location: Rapid City, SDInstructor: Lorrie WnukCourse will be taught 2/25-26 and 3/3-4/2012.closeLorrie Wnuk
Wyoming SAR Council
1046 Lemmers Rd
Casper, WY
82601
US
Phone: (307) 267-9795 cell
Work Phone: (307) 235-9298
Email: doglaw1@live.com
Dates: Mar 5, 2012 - Mar 8, 2012
Location: Laramie, WYInstructor: Lee LangSee www.mtnrescuesystems.com/post-courses for more information.closeLee Lang
Larimer County Search and Rescue
856 ½ N 12th
Laramie, WY
82072
US
Phone: (307) 399-1345
Email: aleelang@gmail.com
Dates: Mar 17, 2012 - Apr 1, 2012
Location: Halifax (CANADA), NSInstructor: Blair DoyleCourse will be taught 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on March 17, 18, 31 and April 1, 2012. See www.HRSAR.CA for more details.closeBlair Doyle
Halifax Regional Search and Rescue
28 Virginia Avenue
Darthmouth, NS
B2W 2Z7
CA
Phone: (902) 434-9122
Work Phone: (902) 458-8665
Email: adventure@hfx.eastlink.ca
Dates: Mar 26, 2012 - Mar 29, 2012
Location: Cedar Rapids, IAInstructor: Robin HabegercloseRobin Habeger
STAR 1 SAR
1803 Clark Ave
Ames, IA
50010
US
Phone: (515) 233-1186
Work Phone: (515) 294-8959
Email: robin@pawsoflife.org
Dates: Nov 24, 2012 - Dec 9, 2012
Location: Halifax (CANADA), NSInstructor: Blair DoyleCourse will be taught 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on November 24, 25 and December 8, 9, 2012. See www.HRSAR.CA for more details.closeBlair Doyle
Halifax Regional Search and Rescue
28 Virginia Avenue
Darthmouth, NS
B2W 2Z7
CA
Phone: (902) 434-9122
Work Phone: (902) 458-8665
Email: adventure@hfx.eastlink.ca
Specialty Courses
- Search and Rescue Tracking Fundamentals (TRACKING)
Dates: Apr 14, 2012 - Apr 15, 2012
Location: Santa Rosa, CAInstructor: George DresnekClass will be taught 12 hours on Saturday (to include night tracking) and 8 hours on Sunday.closeGeorge Dresnek
Sonoma County Sheriff Search and Rescue
1134 Mitchell Lane
Windsor, CA
95492
US
Phone: (707) 836-7950
Work Phone: (707) 565-7397
Email: gdresnek@sonoma-county.org
Educator Workshops
- NASAR Certification Evaluator/Lead Evaluator Workshop
Dates: Mar 10, 2012 - Mar 11, 2012
Location: Austin, TXInstructor: Christopher LehmanSARTECH II Evaluator Workshop. Must be pre-approved to take Workshop. See http://www.nasar.org/files/education/generalforms/Lead_Evaluator-Evaluator_App-11-2011.pdf for application and instructions. Email Lehmanck@aol.com for registration information.closeChristopher Lehman
Travis County SAR
1914 Larchmont Dr.
Austin, TX
78704
US
Phone: (512) 444-4495
Work Phone: (512) 444-4495
Fax: (512) 444-0603
Email: lehmanck@aol.com
Dates: Apr 13, 2012 - Apr 14, 2012
Location: Cache Valley, UTInstructor: Bryce BerryCanine Avalanche Responder Evaluator Workshop. Must be pre-approved to take Workshop. See http://www.nasar.org/files/education/generalforms/K9_Lead_Evaluator-_Evaluator_App_11-2011.pdf for application and instructions.closeBryce Berry
Cache County Search and Rescue K9 Team
231 Harvest Rd
Providence, UT
84332
US
Phone: (435) 752-8790
Work Phone: (435) 890-3640
Email: bryce@cachesar.org
Dates: Apr 27, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Location: Sanford, FLInstructor: Kathy JohnstonSARTECH II Evaluator Workshop. Must be pre-approved to take Workshop. See http://www.nasar.org/files/education/generalforms/Lead_Evaluator-Evaluator_App-11-2011.pdf for application and instructions.closeKathy Johnston
SAR Of Central Florida
1016 Lake Sherwood Dr
Orlando, FL
32818
US
Phone: (407) 467-2001
Email: kmillersardogs@bellsouth.net
Dates: Apr 28, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Location: Midland, MIInstructor: Craig SpiekerSARTECH II Evaluator Workshop. Must be pre-approved to take Workshop. See http://www.nasar.org/files/education/generalforms/Lead_Evaluator-Evaluator_App-11-2011.pdf for application and instructions.closeCraig Spieker
Findlay, Ohio Police Department
1820 W Main Cross St
Findlay, OH
45840-1714
US
Phone: (419) 348-9944 cell
Work Phone: (419) 424-7150
Email: b-e-r-t-s@att.net
Dates: May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Location: Hailey, IDInstructor: Janet YatchakSARTECH II Evaluator Workshop. Must be pre-approved to take Workshop. See http://www.nasar.org/files/education/generalforms/Lead_Evaluator-Evaluator_App-11-2011.pdf for application and instructions.closeJanet Yatchak
Flathead County Search and Rescue
PO Box 3091
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
US
Phone: (406) 387-5973
Work Phone: (406) 270-8213
Fax: (406) 883-1001
Email: northforkk9sar@centurytel.net
General Certification Exams
- SARTECH II Examination
Dates: Mar 3, 2012 - Mar 3, 2012
Location: Fayetteville, ARInstructor: Phillip WrightclosePhillip Wright
Washington/Benton County Search and Rescue
200 Edgewood
Springdale, AR
72764
US
Phone: (479) 751-6349
Work Phone: (479) 502-4643
Email: pcwright1@cox.net
Dates: Mar 10, 2012 - Mar 11, 2012
Location: Austin, TXInstructor: Christopher LehmanEmail Lehmanck@aol.com for registration information. See above listing for SARTECH II Evaluator Workshop.closeChristopher Lehman
Travis County SAR
1914 Larchmont Dr.
Austin, TX
78704
US
Phone: (512) 444-4495
Work Phone: (512) 444-4495
Fax: (512) 444-0603
Email: lehmanck@aol.com
Dates: Mar 16, 2012 - Mar 17, 2012
Location: White, GAInstructor: Allen Padgett, Jr.Please email Lead Evaluator at on_rope@windstream.net to register and receive additional information.closeAllen Padgett, Jr.
Georgia Department Of Natural Resources - MSRT
920 Cordell Ave
LaFayette, GA
30728
US
Phone: (706) 638-4144
Work Phone: (423) 580-6125 cell
Email: on_rope@windstream.net
Dates: Mar 23, 2012 - Mar 24, 2012
Location: Dallas, TXInstructor: Robert JamesWritten exam to be held on March 23 and practical station exams to be held on March 24, 2012.closeRobert James
Search One Rescue Team
2708 Crestwood Lane
Highland Village, TX
75077
US
Phone: (972) 317-0180
Work Phone: (214) 477-5083
Email: relaxdr@gmail.com
Dates: Mar 24, 2012 - Mar 25, 2012
Location: Mesa, AZInstructor: Dallas LanecloseDallas Lane
Civil Air Patrol
PO Box 21197
Mesa, AZ
85277
US
Phone: (480) 807-0661
Work Phone: (602) 615-6949 cell
Email: lane@forensicgroup.com
Dates: Mar 30, 2012 - Mar 31, 2012
Location: Wildwood, MOInstructor: Michael CullumContact Chris Diamond for details chris@sarteam.com or 314-496-2694.closeMichael Cullum
Shawn Hornbeck Search and Rescue
716 Brittany Court
Waterloo, IL
62298
US
Phone: (618) 530-9510 cell
Work Phone: (314) 894-1330
Email: cullum_sarteam@yahoo.com
Dates: Apr 5, 2012 - Apr 7, 2012
Location: Colorado Springs, COInstructor: Brenda VeitchArrangements may be made for students outside Colorado Springs area to take written exam, pack check and knots stations Friday evening. Remaining stations to be held Saturday. Please contact by email: kimveitch@comcast.net to register. More information will be sent to you by email, fax or mail.closeBrenda Veitch
El Paso Co SAR
235 Sugarbush Dr
Monument, CO
80132
US
Phone: (719) 487-8820
Email: bjveitch@netscape.net
Dates: Apr 20, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Location: Torrington, WYInstructor: Lorrie WnukcloseLorrie Wnuk
Wyoming SAR Council
1046 Lemmers Rd
Casper, WY
82601
US
Phone: (307) 267-9795 cell
Work Phone: (307) 235-9298
Email: doglaw1@live.com
Dates: Apr 27, 2012 - Apr 28, 2012
Location: San Luis Obispo, CAInstructor: David SmeeWritten exam to be held 4/27 and field exams to be held 4/28/12.closeDavid Smee
San Luis Obispo Sheriff's SAR
2761 Johnson Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA
93401
US
Phone: (805) 543-7966
Work Phone: (805) 544-8971
Email: smeeplum@pacbell.net
Dates: Apr 27, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Location: Sanford, FLInstructor: Kathy JohnstonMust pre-register. Limit 10 candidates. Written test will be given at City of Orlando EOC 6-10PM Friday April 27, 2012. Practical exams will be held at Lower Wekiva River Preserve, Sanford Florida Saturday April 28, 2012 8AM-4PM and Sunday April 29, 2012 if needed.closeKathy Johnston
SAR Of Central Florida
1016 Lake Sherwood Dr
Orlando, FL
32818
US
Phone: (407) 467-2001
Email: kmillersardogs@bellsouth.net
Dates: Apr 29, 2012 - Apr 29, 2012
Location: Midland, MIInstructor: Jerry WhaleyPre-registration required. Please contact lead evaluator. See above listing for SARTECH II Evaluator Workshop held at same location.closeJerry Whaley
Ohio Special Response Team
1307 Evergreen Rd
Marion, OH
43302
US
Phone: (740) 225-5465 cell
Email: b-e-r-t-s@att.net
Dates: May 25, 2012 - May 27, 2012
Location: Hailey, IDInstructor: Janet YatchakSee above listing for SARTECH II Evaluator Workshop.closeJanet Yatchak
Flathead County Search and Rescue
PO Box 3091
Columbia Falls, MT
59912
US
Phone: (406) 387-5973
Work Phone: (406) 270-8213
Fax: (406) 883-1001
Email: northforkk9sar@centurytel.net
Specialty Certification Exams
- Canine Avalanche Responder
Dates: Apr 13, 2012 - Apr 14, 2012
Location: Cache Valley, UTInstructor: Bryce BerrySee above listing for Canine Avalanche Responder Evaluator Workshop.closeBryce Berry
Cache County Search and Rescue K9 Team
231 Harvest Rd
Providence, UT
84332
US
Phone: (435) 752-8790
Work Phone: (435) 890-3640
Email: bryce@cachesar.org