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- SAR Training Operating Procedures
- SAR Training Checklist
- SAR Training Fund Application
- SAR Training Registration Form (TEMPLATE)
- SAR Training Agenda (TEMPLATE)
- SAR Training Certificate (TEMPLATE)
CURRENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Rapid 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
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
PAST TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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
- Email registration forms to: Stacy Schmidt at stacy.schmidt@lcsar.net
Training Details
The registration form and training flyer include the following information:
- Lodging recommendations
- Meal information
- Required equipment
- Course overview and objectives
- Draft daily agenda
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)
- Email registration forms to: ssteele@scsomt.org
Training Details
The attached Registration form and agenda include the following information:
- Lodging recommendations
- Meal information
- Required equipment
- Course overview and objectives
- Draft daily agenda
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
- Mail Forms to: Captain Scott Secor, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, 615 S. 16th Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715
- Email forms to: scott.secor@gallatin.mt.
gov
- Lodging recommendations
- Meal information
- Required equipment
- Course overview and objectives
- Draft daily agenda
