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UID:2618-1670659200-1670774400@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Lost Person Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Bob Koester’s Lost Person Behavior class taught by Shane Adams.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/lost-person-behavior/
LOCATION:Brindlee Mountain Fire Department\, 4373 US-231\, Union Grove\, AL\, 35175\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
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UID:2348-1664582400-1664755199@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Training
DESCRIPTION:October 1-2 (Saturday / Sunday) \nPlease see the update on this training in the D4H database.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/quarterly-training-4/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T170000
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UID:2630-1664006400-1664038800@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:AARS Fall Training
DESCRIPTION:AARS Fall Training\nDate: Saturday\, September 24\, 2022\nLocation: Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Office Training Facility\nAddress: 22794 P and M Mining Rd\, Berry\, AL 35546 \nAARS Instructor Course. Time: 0800-1200\nInitial Response To A SAR Incident / ALEA Helicopter Protocols. Time: 1300-1700 \nRequired gear: pencil\, pen\, notepad \nTo sign up email Jeff.Randall@ratsar.org
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/aars-fall-training/
LOCATION:Tuscaloosa\, AL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220914T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T212638Z
UID:2627-1663178400-1663189200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Lawrence County Search and Rescue Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 14 at the Lawrence County EMA. \n555 Walnut Street – Moulton\, AL 35650
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/lawrence-county-search-and-rescue-meeting/
LOCATION:Lawrence County\, AL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20220811T011532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T011532Z
UID:2622-1662883200-1662915600@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Intro To Tracking
DESCRIPTION:Intro to tracking taught by Patrick Rollins.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/intro-to-tracking-4/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Randall's Adventure & Training":MAILTO:info@randallsadventure.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20220811T011430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T011430Z
UID:2620-1662796800-1662829200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Intro To Survival
DESCRIPTION:Intro to wilderness survival. Taught by Patrick Rollins.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/intro-to-survival-3/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Randall's Adventure & Training":MAILTO:info@randallsadventure.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20220811T011809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T011857Z
UID:2624-1662192000-1662307200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
DESCRIPTION:Wilderness First Aid taught by RAT-SAR personnel. This qualifies as a WFR re-cert course. Open to RAT-SAR members only.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/wilderness-first-aid-wfa/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220805T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220807T170000
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UID:2427-1659686400-1659891600@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Backcountry Swiftwater Rescue
DESCRIPTION:For RAT-SAR members only. You must email Jeff.Randall@ratsar.org to get on the participant list. \nLocation: Lake James State Park (close to Bridgewater\, NC) \nDate: August 5-7\, 2022 \nRequired Gear: Wetsuit\, water boots\, class V PFD\, helmet and SAR pack \nCourse Manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c1m93j1lo98v6n9/NPS-Swiftwater-Manual.pdf?dl=0 \nTeex Course: https://teex.org/class/tng80a/ \nThe 2022 RAT Backcountry Swiftwater Rescue course will be held August 5-7\, 2022 at Lake James State Park (close to Bridgewater\, NC). Tentative plans are to arrive on August 4th and camp at the state park for the duration of the course. \nEach student will be responsible for acquiring their own gear for this course (wetsuit\, water boots\, class V PFD and helmet). We have a limited supply of loaner gear but do not rely on being able to borrow gear. Bring your SAR pack and typical response gear you carry for our normal SAR operations. The class is focused on backcountry response\, what to do\, what not to do\, etc. This is not a fire department swiftwater class where all types of cool gear will be available. \nYou do not need prior swiftwater skills to participate in this course. This is a sar operations course to train responders for areas that we service\, such as back country searches\, disaster searches along waterways\, etc. The goal of this course is making sure each student walks away with skills to keep them safe while working around these areas. This is NOT going to be a technician level course where we’re jumping into Class V water doing hero work. \nThe course manual can be downloaded at the following link. We suggest studying this manual before the class. Printed copies will be available at the class. Course manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c1m93j1lo98v6n9/NPS-Swiftwater-Manual.pdf?dl=0 \nWe are also requiring that everyone attending take the quick and simple TEEX Swiftwater Awareness course located here: https://teex.org/class/tng80a/ This will allow us to have a common language before the class so we do not have to take extra classroom time on this. The first day of the class will have some classroom time\, then we will be in and around the water for the remainder of the class. \nWe feel this is an extremely important class for what we do. There have been several searches we have been on that rivers and creeks rose and became dangerous while we were on our searches. We need our responders to be able to recognize what they can and CANNOT do while performing their job as backcountry search and rescue techs. \nClassroom Lecture (Day 1): \n\nSwiftwater Hazards\nCold Water\nLow-head dams\nEntrapments\nStrainers\nCulvert openings\nLow-water Crossings\nFlood debris\nSwiftwater Hydraulics/Hydrology and River Dynamics\nClassifications of River (Whitewater)\nSwiftwater Communications\nPersonal Flotation Devices\nHelmets\nWetsuits\nDry Suits\nFootwear\nGloves\nWhistle\nKnife\nThrow Bags\nLine Guns and Launchers\n\nIn the Water Practice (Day 2-3): \n\nDefensive Swimming Technique\nAggressive Swimming Technique\nStrainer Practice\nEntrapment Rescue Practice\nContact Rescues\nFerry Angles\nRope Throw Bag Rescues\nWading Rescue (Shallow Water Crossing) Techniques\nTensioned Diagonals
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/backcountry-swiftwater-rescue/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20211013T105857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T105857Z
UID:2346-1657324800-1657497599@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Training
DESCRIPTION:July 9-10 (Saturday / Sunday) \nSaturday: Response Training (Arriving at the scene\, setting up command post\, incident management\, search practice\, etc.) at RAT SAR training grounds in Gallant\, AL. \nSunday: Lightweight Rescue Training (Bucks Pocket State Park). \nOther SAR teams and members are welcome to participate in RAT SAR Quarterly Trainings. \nAll SAR members (RAT SAR and other team members) should email patrick@randallsadventure.com to add your name to the roster for this training.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/quarterly-training-3/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20220412T135303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T135303Z
UID:2475-1650672000-1650758399@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:AARS Intro To Sar / CalTopo
DESCRIPTION:This is the first of the AARS scheduled training courses hosted by Fischer Rescue Squad. There is no charge for this training for emergency services personnel. \nAll attendees must email Jeff.Randall@ratsar.org to register for this course. Limited space available. \nCourse location / time: Dekalb Fire Association building 151 14th St NE\, Fort Payne\, AL 35967. Class starts at 8:00 AM. \nStudent Gear Requirements: Laptop and smartphone with WiFi capability\, notepad\, pencil\, pen. \n 
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/aars-intro-to-sar-caltopo/
LOCATION:Dekalb Fire Association\, 151 14th St NE\, Ft. Payne\, AL\, 35967\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20211013T105527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T105704Z
UID:2344-1649462400-1649635199@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Training
DESCRIPTION:April 9-10  (Saturday / Sunday) \nSaturday: Response Training (Arriving at the scene\, setting up command post\, incident management\, search practice\, etc.) at RAT SAR training grounds in Gallant\, AL. \nSunday: Lightweight Rescue Training (Bucks Pocket State Park). \nOther SAR teams and members are welcome to participate in RAT SAR Quarterly Trainings. \nAll SAR members (RAT SAR and other team members) should email patrick@randallsadventure.com to add your name to the roster for this training.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/quarterly-training-2/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210702T173130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T173130Z
UID:2232-1646985600-1647190800@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Single Rope Technique
DESCRIPTION:March 11-13\, 2022 \nLocation: Gallant\, AL (Please bring camping gear since we will move from the Gallant location to a state park after the first day of instruction) \nSRT – Level 1 \nThis 3-day Single Rope Technique (SRT) class is designed for the beginning vertical rope practitioner (no previous rope experience required). If you’re wanting to learn how to safely rappel for recreational purposes\, or just starting your adventures in caving or lightweight rescue\, this is the first class you should take. The following subjects are covered both in a classroom and field environment: Equipment\, anchors\, knots\, belays\, descending\, ascending\, change-overs\, knot passing and self-rescue in a single rope vertical environment. \nGear Requirements: Long pants\, hiking boots\, leather rappelling gloves\, snacks or lunch easily prepared in the field. While RAT supplies all the required gear for this class\, if you have a personal harness / helmet and climbing gear\, then you are welcome to bring it.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/single-rope-technique-6/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20220209T141822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T141822Z
UID:2460-1645257600-1645290000@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:AARS Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Jackson County Rescue Squad: 404 S Cedar Hill Dr Scottsboro\, AL 35768 \nStart Time: 0800
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/aars-quarterly-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220131
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20211013T105330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T105330Z
UID:2342-1643414400-1643587199@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Training
DESCRIPTION:January 29-30 (Saturday / Sunday) \nSaturday: Response Training (Arriving at the scene\, setting up command post\, incident management\, search practice\, etc.) at RAT SAR training grounds in Gallant\, AL. \nSunday: Lightweight Rescue Training (Bucks Pocket State Park). \nOther SAR teams and members are welcome to participate in RAT SAR Quarterly Trainings. \nAll SAR members (RAT SAR and other team members) should email patrick@randallsadventure.com to add your name to the roster for this training.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/quarterly-training/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210702T173007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T173007Z
UID:2229-1641715200-1641747600@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Intro To Tracking
DESCRIPTION:January 9\, 2022 \nLocation: Gallant\, Alabama \nThis 1-day class is designed to teach the student the basics of human tracking. The student will learn to identify track indicators\, dynamics of a foot print\, rules of tracking\, lost spoor procedures\, individual tracking techniques\, and tracking team formations in regards to search and rescue. \nGEAR REQUIREMENTS: \nHiking boots (broken in)\, cap or bandana\, small day pack\, clothing appropriate for the season\, water container\, rain gear (jacket or poncho)\, lunch or snacks easily prepared in the field.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/intro-to-tracking-3/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210702T172910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T172910Z
UID:2227-1641628800-1641661200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Intro To Survival
DESCRIPTION:Location: Gallant\, Alabama \nJanuary 8\, 2022 \nThis 1-day class is offered to those individuals who have very limited or no wilderness survival training.  It is designed to allow the student an opportunity to learn basic survival skills such as fire starting\, shelter construction and other wilderness survival essentials without the stressors found in Randall’s Adventure & Training’s advanced survival classes. Class starts at 8:00 AM at the farm in Gallant\, AL. \nGear Requirements: Fixed blade knife with sheath\, Ferrocerium rod for fire starting\, clothing appropriate for the season\, water container\, rain gear (jacket or poncho)\, lunch or snacks easily prepared in the field.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/intro-to-survival-2/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210702T165714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T172612Z
UID:2220-1634284800-1634490000@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Search & Rescue Tracking
DESCRIPTION:October 15-17\, 2021 \nLocation: Gallant\, Alabama \nThis class is designed for Search and Rescue/ Public Safety personnel who may be tasked with locating people who are missing in a wilderness environment.  Students will be instructed in the methods and tactics of tracking lost persons in varied terrain.  The class will also cover the following: \n\nDuties of the individual tracker\nDuties of the tracking team member\nTracking team communication\nCommand duties and responsibilities\nSAR team tracking formations\nSign cutting\nLost track procedures\nLocating track and “sign” evidence\nTrack aging and more\n\nAt the end of this block of instruction students will be able to work as a member of a SAR tracking team in a wilderness environment while using visual techniques\, terrain\, and weather conditions to locate tracks and “sign” left by a lost person in passing. As a result\, the students will never look at the ground the same way. They will be more “clue” aware\, and have a much greater appreciation for what they see.  This knowledge will make them a more rounded rescuer and will increase their chances of locating lost subjects. \nRecommended Gear: \n\nHiking boots or shoes\nClothing adequate for the season\nRain gear\nSmall daypack\nPen/pencil and notepad\nWater container (Camelback or Nalgene)\nSunscreen or bug spray if needed
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/search-rescue-tracking/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210702T172155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T172155Z
UID:2224-1633075200-1633885200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Lightweight Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Two weekend course/exercise. \nOctober 1-3\, 2021 and October 9-10\, 2021 \nLocation: First weekend: RAT training area (Gallant\, AL). Second weekend: Bucks Pocket State Park (Grove Oak\, AL) \nRAT-LRT (Lightweight Rescue Technician) \nThis course is limited to 12 students. \nThis 5-day (50+ hours) course combines the best of RAT’s technical classes into a single course for backcountry rescuers\, climbers\, cavers\, or adventurers who may be immersed in rugged terrain for extended periods\, or required to shelter in place without additional resources or a full complement of rescue gear. This is not a search class\, although search techniques will be utilized. The course is designed as a skills enhancement / refresher for the lightweight search and rescue technician. The technical rescue portion of the class moves at a fast pace\, so it is advised that students understand the basics of single rope technique / rope rescue in order to gain the maximum benefit from this course. \nStudents will be sent pre-course study information 2-weeks prior to the class. This pre-course work will include learning basic knots / rope skills\, and the basics of map and compass. If you do not have previous experience\, then the technical sections of the course will be difficult if you do not study the pre-course information. If you have previous experience in these disciplines\, then pre-course study will not be required. \nCourse Itinerary: \nDay 1: Wilderness Survival (shelters\, fire building\, water purification\, tool use\, survival / sar pack discussion\, overnight in an improvised shelter) \nDay 2: Land Navigation (traveling to a target\, declination\, determining distance\, terrain association\, reading a topo map\, baselines\, resection\, USNG system\, using a GPS and/or smartphone). Students will run the final navigation exercise at night using only map and compass. Expect some night search and rescue scenarios. \nDay 3: Search and rescue scenarios with students in charge of incident command\, as well as running field missions\, setting up comms and deploying field repeater systems. Students will also be assessing patients\, packaging and carrying patients in litters. \nDay 4-5 (second weekend): Lightweight rope rescue techniques (single rope technique\, anchorage\, lightweight mechanical advantage\, high directionals\, lowers/raises\, dual tension systems\, small-party rescue techniques\, and improvising with what you have). This part of the class will be held at Bucks Pocket State Park. Expect both day and night technical rescue scenarios. \nWhat To Expect:  \n\nStudents will be in the field at least two nights\, regardless of weather.\nPotable water will be provided – no water filters required.\nExtra clothing and food can be brought and left in your vehicle and accessed throughout the course.\nAlthough this class is designed around the backcountry rescuer\, it will not require a lot of hiking since this is a skill building class. However\, the student should be in average physical shape to complete the rope skills and patient litter carries.\nDo not expect an early release on Day 5. We will be in the field for at least 8 hours on the final day.\n\nRequired Gear: \n\nPack suitable for 24-hour SAR missions\nHiking Boots\nFixed Blade Knife\nFerrocerium Fire Starting Rod\nWater Container or Bladder\nFood (easily prepared in the field)\nBaseplate Compass (Suunto MC2 recommended)\nGPS (optional)\nSmartphone (optional – we suggest downloading the free Avenza app)\nRain Gear\nLarge Contractor Garbage Bag or Small Tarp\nHeadlight (with extra batteries)\nClimbing or Rescue Harness\nClimbing Helmet\nLeather Gloves (suitable for rappelling/belay)\nSafety Glasses\nIf you have your own technical rope gear\, feel free to bring it
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/lightweight-rescue/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20201006T142451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T142451Z
UID:1759-1633075200-1633280400@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Lightweight Rescue Technician
DESCRIPTION:Two weekend course/exercise. \nOctober 1-3\, 2021 and October 9-10\, 2021 \nLocation: First weekend: RAT training area (Gallant\, AL). Second weekend: Bucks Pocket State Park (Grove Oak\, AL) \nRAT-LRT (Lightweight Rescue Technician) \nThis course is limited to 12 students. \nThis 5-day (50+ hours) course combines the best of RAT’s technical classes into a single course for backcountry rescuers\, climbers\, cavers\, or adventurers who may be immersed in rugged terrain for extended periods\, or required to shelter in place without additional resources or a full complement of rescue gear. This is not a search class\, although search techniques will be utilized. The course is designed as a skills enhancement / refresher for the lightweight search and rescue technician. The technical rescue portion of the class moves at a fast pace\, so it is advised that students understand the basics of single rope technique / rope rescue in order to gain the maximum benefit from this course. \nStudents will be sent pre-course study information 2-weeks prior to the class. This pre-course work will include learning basic knots / rope skills\, and the basics of map and compass. If you do not have previous experience\, then the technical sections of the course will be difficult if you do not study the pre-course information. If you have previous experience in these disciplines\, then pre-course study will not be required. \nCourse Itinerary: \nDay 1: Wilderness Survival (shelters\, fire building\, water purification\, tool use\, survival / sar pack discussion\, overnight in an improvised shelter) \nDay 2: Land Navigation (traveling to a target\, declination\, determining distance\, terrain association\, reading a topo map\, baselines\, resection\, USNG system\, using a GPS and/or smartphone). Students will run the final navigation exercise at night using only map and compass. Expect some night search and rescue scenarios. \nDay 3: Search and rescue scenarios with students in charge of incident command\, as well as running field missions\, setting up comms and deploying field repeater systems. Students will also be assessing patients\, packaging and carrying patients in litters. \nDay 4-5 (second weekend): Lightweight rope rescue techniques (single rope technique\, anchorage\, lightweight mechanical advantage\, high directionals\, lowers/raises\, dual tension systems\, small-party rescue techniques\, and improvising with what you have). This part of the class will be held at Bucks Pocket State Park. Expect both day and night technical rescue scenarios. \nWhat To Expect:  \n\nStudents will be in the field at least two nights\, regardless of weather.\nPotable water will be provided – no water filters required.\nExtra clothing and food can be brought and left in your vehicle and accessed throughout the course.\nAlthough this class is designed around the backcountry rescuer\, it will not require a lot of hiking since this is a skill building class. However\, the student should be in average physical shape to complete the rope skills and patient litter carries.\nDo not expect an early release on Day 5. We will be in the field for at least 8 hours on the final day.\n\nRequired Gear: \n\nPack suitable for 24-hour SAR missions\nHiking Boots\nFixed Blade Knife\nFerrocerium Fire Starting Rod\nWater Container or Bladder\nFood (easily prepared in the field)\nBaseplate Compass (Suunto MC2 recommended)\nGPS (optional)\nSmartphone (optional – we suggest downloading the free Avenza app)\nRain Gear\nLarge Contractor Garbage Bag or Small Tarp\nHeadlight (with extra batteries)\nClimbing or Rescue Harness\nClimbing Helmet\nLeather Gloves (suitable for rappelling/belay)\nSafety Glasses\nIf you have your own technical rope gear\, feel free to bring it
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/lightweight-rescue-technician-2/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210702T171817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T171817Z
UID:2222-1628323200-1628442000@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Land Navigation
DESCRIPTION:August 7-8\, 2021 \nLocation: Gallant\, Alabama \nThis 2-day class is designed to teach the student how to use map and compass with confidence. It covers map reading\, terrain association\, shooting and following an azimuth\, back azimuths\, intersection\, resection\, baselines\, magnetic declination\, map grids\, and using a map with a GPS. The field exercise is a nav course where the students utilize what they have learned in the classroom. Even if you have never held a compass before you will walk away knowing how to use a map and compass in a wilderness environment. \nWe suggest looking over our classroom PowerPoint before arriving for the class. You can also take our quick practice test. \nThis is a popular class and usually fills quickly. We have a limit of 12 students per class. \nGEAR REQUIREMENTS: \nMirrored baseplate compass\, pace count beads (optional)\, hiking boots\, cap or bandana\, small day pack\, clothing appropriate for the season\, water container\, rain gear (class goes forward rain or shine)\, lunch or snacks easily prepared in the field. Students will receive a RAT Pocket Navigation Notepad at the beginning of the class that has all the grid readers required for this class. Upon successful completion of JPRs (Job Performance Requirements)\, a certificate of training is awarded to the student. Class begins at 0800 and finishes each day once the student has finished all objectives.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/land-navigation-4/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210327T212427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T212821Z
UID:2080-1627545600-1627837200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:HCRU Cave Rescue Class
DESCRIPTION:Open to all RAT-SAR members. Contact dan@hcru.org to get on the roster. Cost is 90 dollars but can be reimbursed through training grant.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/hcru-cave-rescue-class/
LOCATION:Brindlee Mountain Fire Department\, 4373 US-231\, Union Grove\, AL\, 35175\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit":MAILTO:dan@hcru.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210601T113028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T171546Z
UID:2178-1627113600-1627232400@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rescuer Endorsement
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 24-25\, 2021 \nLocation: RAT-SAR training grounds (100 Randall Road – Gallant\, AL 35972) \nThe Basic Rescuer course complies with ASTM F2752-19\, Standard Guide for Training for Basic Rope Rescuer Endorsement which defines the basic training required for a person who participates in rope rescue as part of a larger rescue duty. This course also complies with NFPA 1006\, Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications\, 2021 edition\, Rope Rescue\, Chapter 5\, Awareness Level. This is not a certification course. \nThe Basic Rescuer course is a 16-hour in-person course that defines the knowledge\, skills\, and abilities required for a person to assist with\, and support\, basic rope rescue operations (under qualified supervision). \nThis course is being offered at no charge to RAT-SAR and other SAR teams that work with RAT-SAR. This is an awareness level course designed for search and rescue personnel who have no previous rope rescue experience. \nCourse includes: \n\nSafety\nPPE\nPersonal and Team Equipment\nCommunications\nRope Rescue Concepts\nIncident Size-Up\nPatient Access\nPatient Packaging / Transport\nKnots\nAnchor Concepts\nLow Angle Evacuation\nLowering Systems\n\nRequired Gear: \nClothing suitable to outdoor environments\, notepad\, pencil\, and pen. All technical gear will be provided (participants are welcome to bring their own personal gear). \nEmail jeff.randall@ratsar.org to sign up for this course.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/basic-rescuer-endorsement/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210601T113337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T171626Z
UID:2180-1626508800-1626541200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:SARTECH III
DESCRIPTION:July 17\, 2021 \nCost: $60.00 \nIntroduction to SAR \nThe Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR)/SARTECH III course is designed to provide knowledge concerning the general responsibilities\, skills\, abilities\, and the equipment needed by persons who would be participating in a search or rescue mission. The course is based around rural and wilderness environments but the material is recommended as a base of knowledge for all SAR environments. \nISAR/SARTECH III is the first course in a stepping stone approach to higher-level NASAR courses of training for emergency personnel. It provides a common starting point in training for the new person to SAR and in many cases\, an excellent refresher course for the more experience SAR worker. This common starting point provides continuity during SAR operations and future training of all team members. \nSuggested Course Text \nWho Should Attend \n\nPersons who are interested in becoming involved or have just become involved with search and rescue operations.\nSAR personnel who would like to maintain or refresh their knowledge of search and rescue.\nEmergency response personnel who belong to organizations who provide resources and assistance during search and rescue missions.\nManagers of emergency response organizations who want to understand the state-of-the-art skills and knowledge needed by the SAR workers.\nCommunity members and groups (scouts\, hunters\, hikers\, etc.) that have an interest in safety and preventative SAR operations\n\nPrerequisites \nThere are no prerequisites to the ISAR/SARTECH III course. \nThe ISAR/SARTECH III course is not required prior to taking the SARTECH III exam online. While recommended\, the ISAR/SARTECH III course is also not required prior to taking the Fundamentals of Search and Rescue course or the SARTECH II certification exam. \nTopics \n\nSAR: What is it and how do you fit in?\nComponents of SAR\nSAR Management System\nLand Navigation and Orienteering\nSAR Resources\nSearch Philosophy and Probability Theory\nSearch Tactics\nClue Consciousness\nSearch Operations\nLost Person Behavior\nHelicopter Operations in SAR Communications\n\nEmail Jeff.randall@ratsar.org to sign up for this course.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/sartech-iii/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20200623T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T180539Z
UID:1627-1623398400-1623517200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Cave Rescue Exercise
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by RAT-SAR. Free to all search and rescue members. You must have technical rescue experience. Please email info@ratsar.org if you want to attend.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/cave-rescue-exercise/
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20201011T125716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T133218Z
UID:1777-1622275200-1622394000@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:NASAR FUNSAR (2nd Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:This is the Fundamentals of SAR course required  for SARTECH II certification. \nLocation second weekend: To be announced during the first weekend. \nThis is a two weekend event. Participants must be present for both weekends. \nFirst weekend: May 21-23. Second weekend: May 29-30. \nView more about NASAR training.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/nasar-funsar-2nd-weekend/
LOCATION:Lawrence County\, AL
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20201006T141705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T133116Z
UID:1748-1621584000-1621789200@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:NASAR FUNSAR (1st Weekend)
DESCRIPTION:This is the Fundamentals of SAR course required  for SARTECH II certification. \nLocation for first weekend: Lawrence County EMA\, Moulton\, AL. \nThis is a two weekend event. Participants must be present for both weekends. \nFirst weekend: May 21-23. Second weekend: May 29-30. \nView more about NASAR training.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/nasar-funsar/
LOCATION:Lawrence County\, AL
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20201006T142319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T142319Z
UID:1757-1620979200-1621184400@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Single Rope Technique
DESCRIPTION:This 3-day Single Rope Technique (SRT) class is designed for the beginning vertical rope practitioner (no previous rope experience required). If you’re wanting to learn how to safely rappel for recreational purposes\, or just starting your adventures in caving or lightweight rescue\, this is the first class you should take. The following subjects are covered both in a classroom and field environment: Equipment\, anchors\, knots\, belays\, descending\, ascending\, change-overs\, knot passing and self-rescue in a single rope vertical environment. \nGear Requirements: Long pants\, hiking boots\, leather rappelling gloves\, snacks or lunch easily prepared in the field. While RAT supplies all the required gear for this class\, if you have a personal harness / helmet and climbing gear\, then you are welcome to bring it.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/single-rope-technique-5/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20210206T170522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T170655Z
UID:2018-1620460800-1620579600@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Lightweight Raises and Lowers
DESCRIPTION:May 8-9\, 2021 Randall’s Adventure & Training will be hosting a rescue raises and lowers class for the lightweight rescue technician. \nCost: No charge \nWho can attend: All search and rescue personnel. (Email: info@ratsar.org to register) \nLocations: Buck’s Pocket State Park – Grove Oak\, Alabama \nGear limited to the following: ATC Guide\, one each single sheave rescue pulley\, two each short and two each long 6mm prusik loops\, Dyneema anchor slings\, 30’ body cord (8mm accessory cord)\, 6 each HMS style locking carabiners. All attendees must have PPE (harness\, helmet and gloves). If you do not have the technical gear\, then we have extra. If you are a single rope climber\, please bring your climbing systems. Ropes used in this class range from 8.5 to 9mm. \nAll instruction will be in the field with no formal lecture or classroom. This is not a beginner class but all sar personnel are welcome to attend. We train rain or shine – just like we rescue. The goal is to bring SAR technicians up to an awareness or operational level (depending on their experience) using lightweight rescue gear often found in Mountain and Alpine rescue\, while maintaining an acceptable safety factor for real-world use. \nWhat this class will cover: \n\nPatient packaging in a Ferno and/or Sked.\nDual tension raises using simple mechanical advantage.\nDual tension lowers.\nThe use of high directionals and/or gin poles.\nLow angle belays and raises using simple friction\, Munters and / or ATC.\nBuilding simple anchors with slings and / or body cord.\nBuilding simple 3:1 and 5:1 mechanical advantage systems for raises.\nBuilding a 4:1 / 5:1 piggyback rig using the gear we have on our harness.\nIf we have time we will get into more advanced anchors and systems.\n\n 
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/lightweight-raises-and-lowers/
LOCATION:Bucks Pocket State Park – Grove Oak\, AL\, 393 Co Rd 174\, Grove Oak\, AL\, 35975\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20201006T152205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T152224Z
UID:1762-1619596800-1619974800@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:NC Wilderness Week
DESCRIPTION:Haywood Community College will be hosting their annual Wilderness Week April 28-May 2\, 2021. The concept of this program is to provide Fire\, EMS\, Rescue\, and Law Enforcement personnel with the opportunity to train and receive state certifications relative to the Search and Rescue field.  If the class does not carry a state certification\, it will count toward continuing education. \nRAT-SAR personnel will be assistant instructors for the Advanced Wilderness Rescue portion of this class. Anyone interested in participating should contact Dee Massey (dmassey@haywood.edu) with Haywood Community College.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/nc-wilderness-week-2/
LOCATION:Camp Hope – Cruso\, NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132758
CREATED:20201006T142159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T142159Z
UID:1754-1617523200-1617555600@ratsar.org
SUMMARY:Intro To Tracking
DESCRIPTION:This 1-day class is designed to teach the student the basics of human tracking. The student will learn to identify track indicators\, dynamics of a foot print\, rules of tracking\, lost spoor procedures\, individual tracking techniques\, and tracking team formations in regards to search and rescue.
URL:https://ratsar.org/event/intro-to-tracking-2/
LOCATION:RAT-SAR Training Area\, 100 Randall Rd\, Gallant\, AL\, 35972\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RAT SAR":MAILTO:info@ratsar.org
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