In lieu of an annual SAR Rendezvous, the SAR Subcommittee is providing regional training opportunities open to SAR Teams across the state.   TRAINING RESOURCESIf your SAR Team is planning to host a training, below are resources that can assist in the planning and organization for the training event.  If you have questions, contact SAR Subcommittee Chair Matt Boxmeyer (Matt.Boxmeyer@gallatin.mt.gov).

CURRENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Med Dive – Dive Rescue International 
Sponsored by Lewis & Clark County SAR
November 9-10, 2024
Helena, MT
Fee: $400
16 Training Hours
Recommended for anyone who responds to public safety dive events, including divers and shore support
MED DIVE – Helena,MT (2) (1)

Wilderness First Aid – AERIE
Sponsored by Cascade County Search and Rescue
November 8-10, 2024
Great Falls, MT

For additional information and to Register
Contact Corey Hansen ccmpsar17@gmail.com

Managing Inland Search -ERI
Sponsored by Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office
November 1-3, 2024
Bozeman, MT

For additional information and to Register
Contact Capt. Matt Boxmeyer Matt.Boxmeyer@gallatin.mt.gov

PAST TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Advanced Swiftwater Technician -Whitewater Rescue Institute
Sponsored by Stillwater County Sheriff’s Office
August 23-25, 2024
Columbus, MT

Description

Pre-Requisites: 1 Re-certification of Swiftwater Tech (no less than 3 years of experience)

                               Documented River Use (Trainings, Rescues, river miles, etc.)

                               Good physical Health and swimming ability

                               18 years of age

Topics covered will be:

Single Rescuer strategies
Patient packaging/transport
Entrapment/Extrication
Stranded Swimmers
Class IV and V rescues
Telfer Lowers
Highline Tyrolean’s
Search skills

 The class is being taught by Whitewater Rescue Institute out of Missoula and is 24 hours in length.  Required equipment is that of a normal Swiftwater tech class (dry suit, PFD, helmet, etc.).  This is a 24-hour course.  Cost is $425.00 per student, and agencies will be responsible for payment to WRI directly.  Please contact Chief Deputy Williams to reserve a spot in the class, or with any questions. 

Chief Deputy G. Williams #32-3
Stillwater County Sheriff’s Office
(406)321-0486 Cell
(406)322-5326 Dispatch
(406)322-5328 Fax


Tracking -Joel Hardin (Professional Tracking Services)
Sponsored by Lake County Sheriff’s Office/Lake County SAR
March 17 – 19, 2024
Saint Ignatius, MT

Description

This 3 day tracking course is open to all Law Enforcement agencies, SAR, or Military with tracking interests. This class will focus on primary training for beginning or novice student interest, regardless of previous experience or training.

For additional information and to Register
Contact Mark Culp mrk.cul@gmail.com

Lost Person Behavior – ERI 
Sponsored by Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue
March 1-3, 2024
Helena, MT

Available Registration Slots
There are 25 seats available and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Description
The Lost Person Behavior curriculum stems from the International Search and Rescue Incident Database (ISRID) created by Dr. Robert Koester.  These courses divide into 1, 2 or 3 day formats focusing on how the database works, Reflex Tasking and map exercises from real search incidents to practice those skills.

For additional information and to Register
If you have any questions or want to register, contact Matt Bartlett with the Lewis and Clark County SAR Team: matt.bartlett@lcsar.net.

Wilderness First Responder Bridge Course – Wilderness Medical Associates International
Sponsored by Ruby Valley SAR
MARCH 7-10 2024
ALDER, MT 

HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/3IXH79FBJCGAYRMI8

DESCRIPTION
Build on your Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) skills to transition to the scope of practice and competency of a Wilderness First Responder (WFR). This course must be taken within three years of WAFA certification to qualify.
Pre-course review is required to ensure you have the foundational knowledge to successfully bridge from a WAFA to a WFR in 4 days. This course may also be used as a recertification opportunity for eligible WFRs and for WMA WEMS Upgrade graduates.
Questions call David AT 908-966-2835

FunSAR – ERI 
Sponsored by Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue
March 15-17, 2024
Helena, MT

Available Registration Slots
There are 15 seats available and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Description
These courses focus on those brand new to Search and Rescue and many jurisdictions use them as the basis for their SAR Academy training for new members.   We focus on the National SAR System, what happens on a SAR mission, followed by practical exercises on how to search and operate safely in any environment.

For additional information and to Register
If you have any questions or want to register, contact Matt Bartlett with the Lewis and Clark County SAR Team: matt.bartlett@lcsar.net.

Wilderness First Aid – AERIE
Sponsored by Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue
April 20-21, 2024
Helena, MT

Available Registration Slots
There are unlimited seats available.

For additional information and to Register
If you have any questions or want to register, contact Matt Bartlett with the Lewis and Clark County SAR Team: matt.bartlett@lcsar.net.

Extrication Module/Rope Rescue

Sponsored by Red Lodge SAR

May 30 – June 1, 2023

Carbon County, MT

Available Registration Slots

There are 4 seats available for outside SAR Teams and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For additional information and to Register

Contact Jon Trapp for more information or if you would like to attend (jon@redlodgefire.com).

Mountain Rescue Association Training

June 6 – June 11, 2023

Flagstaff, AZ

North America’s premier conference for search and rescue education, mountain rescue research, and the latest technology and rescue equipment.

Additional information

https://mraconference.org

Swiftwater Rescue

Sponsored by Red Lodge SAR

June 16 – 18, 2023

Carbon County, MT

Available Registration Slots

6 seats filled, but there are some available for other SAR Teams.Unlimited seats for classroom on first day.  Limit of 12 students in the water the second two days.

For additional information and to Register

Contact Frank Pelli for more information or if you would like to attend (frank@redlodgefire.com).

Training Flyer

Flyer

UAS Workshop/Drone Training

Sponsored by Red Lodge Search and Rescue

May 9 – 10, 2023

Red Lodge, MT

If you have questions, contract Jon Trapp (jon@redlodgefire.com)

Training provided by General Pacific, Inc.

Search Management

Sponsored by Cascade County Search and Rescue

May 5 – 9, 2023

Great Falls, MT

Available Registration Slots

There are at least 7 seats available and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For additional information and to Register

If you have any questions or want to register, contact Cory Hanson with the Cascade County SAR Team: CCMPSAR17@gmail.com.

Lost Person Behavior

Sponsored by Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue

January 28 & 29, 2023

Helena, MT

Available Registration Slots

There are 7 seats available and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For additional information and to Register

If you have any questions or want to register, contact Matt Bartlett with the Lewis and Clark County SAR Team: matt.bartlett@lcsar.net.

Search Management

Sponsored by Cascade County Search and Rescue

May 5 – 9, 2023

Great Falls, MT

Available Registration Slots

There are at least 7 seats available and slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

For additional information and to Register

If you have any questions or want to register, contact Cory Hanson with the Cascade County SAR Team: CCMPSAR17@gmail.com.

Wilderness First Aid

Sponsored by Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue

Presented by AERIE

December 3 and 4, 2022

East Helena, MT

Course Location

Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue Building

2700 Valley Drive

East Helena, MT 59635

Documents

Return Completed Registration Forms

Training Details

The registration form and training flyer include the following information:

Available Registration Slots

There are seven (7) slots available for this training.  Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Schmidt with Lewis and Clark County Search and Rescue (stacy.schmidt@lcsar.net or 406-202-4337).

BASIC SEARCH AND RESCUE SKILLS (FUNDAMENTALS OF SAR)

Presented by ERI/Outdoor Safe

Instructor: Brett Stoffel

September 23-25, 2022

Columbus, MT

*Address to be determined based on number of applicants

Documents

Return Completed Registration Forms (or register using link located on Registration Form or Basic SAR Flyer—either method of registering is ok)

Training Details

The attached Registration form and agenda include the following information:

Available Registration Slots

Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Stillwater County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy / SAR Coordinator Skylar Steele by email, ssteele@scsomt.org or phone 406-290-4541.

MANAGING THE INLAND SEARCH FUNCTION

July 18 – 22, 2022
Bozeman, MT
Gallatin County Detention Center (605 S. 16th Ave.)
Registration FormAgenda Return Completed Registration Forms

Training DetailsThe registration form and agenda include the following information:

Available Registration SlotsSlots will be released on a first come, first served basis.  If you are interested contact Captain Secor ASAP.