NWS Basic SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – March 3, 2025

Host: Johnson County Dept of Emergency ManagementLocation: First Security Bank Community Room, 115 N Cravens St, ClarksvilleWhen: Monday, March 3, 2025 starting at 6:00 PMThis class will be conducted by the National Weather Service Little Rock office. More information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htmThis class counts towards 2 hrs of certified training for Act 833.This… Continue reading NWS Basic SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – March 3, 2025

Johnson County Burn Ban Lifted– October 31, 2024

Johnson County Judge Herman Houston has lifted the Burn Ban for Johnson County effective at 12:00 PM today, Thursday, October 31, 2024. Although conditions have improved from the last few weeks with recent rainfall, Johnson County remains at a high wildfire danger. Residents are urged to use extreme caution and use appropriate protective measures when… Continue reading Johnson County Burn Ban Lifted– October 31, 2024

Advanced Auto Extrication course – Oct 18-19, 2024

Host: Johnson County RFD #1Location: Johnson Co RFD #1 Ludwig Station4382 Highway 21Clarksville, AR 72830When: Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 starting at 8:00 amThis course counts towards 16 hours of Act 833 certified training.AFTA Applications must be submitted to the Academy no later than Friday, October 4. You may submit your application directly… Continue reading Advanced Auto Extrication course – Oct 18-19, 2024

AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – Sept 13-14, 2024

Host: Johnson County RFD #1Location: Johnson Co RFD #1 Ludwig Station4382 Highway 21Clarksville, AR 72830When: Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 starting at 8:00 amThis course counts towards 16 hours of Act 833 certified training.AFTA Applications must be submitted to the Academy no later than Friday, August 30. You may submit your application directly… Continue reading AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – Sept 13-14, 2024

AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – November 9-10, 2024

Host: Knoxville Fire DepartmentLocation: Knoxville Fire Department Station #2477 County Road 2608Knoxville, AR 72845When: Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 starting at 8:00 amThis course counts towards 16 hours of Act 833 certified training.AFTA Applications must be submitted to the Academy no later than Friday, October 25. You may submit your application directly to… Continue reading AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – November 9-10, 2024

NASAR Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) Course – August 24-October 20, 2024

WHAT:  Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue is hosting a National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) course in Johnson County starting on Saturday, August 24.  The FUNSAR course helps prepare you to conduct search and rescue operations in a wilderness environment.  The FUNSAR course is a required educational component for the SARTECH… Continue reading NASAR Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR) Course – August 24-October 20, 2024