Emergency Responder Training

This page will include a list of upcoming training for responders in Johnson County. 

If you have questions or know of training available in the county, please call the Department of Emergency Management office at (479) 754-6383 Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 or text/call Klay's cell at (479) 774-0128.

All FEMA and Arkansas Fire Training Academy courses are now requiring a FEMA Student ID (FEMA SID) to register.  If you do not already have a FEMA SID you may register for one at
https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register

In-Person Training

  • NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course – November 15-November 16, 2025
    WHO:- All Emergency Responders that may respond in a wilderness environment including law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, ARES/AUXCOMM, and Search and Rescue team members.- This course is open to the public but preference will be given to Johnson County Emergency Responders.WHAT:Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue is hosting a National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR) Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course in Johnson County starting on Saturday, November 15. The WFA course helps prepare you to provide medical care in a wilderness environment. This is a roughly 16-20 hour course. This course will take place in a classroom setting with… Continue reading NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course – November 15-November 16, 2025
  • AR Forestry Intro to Wildland Firefighting class – January 17, 2026
    Host: Johnson County Fire ServiceLocation: Johnson County DEM EOC Conference Room in basement of Johnson County Courthouse215 W Main St, Clarksville, ARWhen: Saturday, January 17, 2026 starting at 8:00 amThis course counts towards 8 hours of Act 833 certified training. Please contact Klay at the Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management Office at (479) 754-6383 or text/call 479-774-0128 for more information.

On-line Training

HazMat Awareness 
- Link takes you to ADEM page with process to signup for FEMA on-line course and how to get ADEM credit for the course
- An ADEM approved in-person HazMat Awareness course is also accepted
- Required for all responders

IS-100 -  Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
- Required for all responders

IS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
- Required for all responders

IS-700 - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- Required for all responders

IS-800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction
- Required for all responders

At least one of these options for Traffic Incident Management is Required for all responders
- National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training (National Highway Institute)
- National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training (Responder Safety Learning Network)
- An approved in-person Traffic Incident Management Course

SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training
- This course is recognized by the NWS.  See https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htm for more information.
- The in-person Basic Storm Spotter training taught by the NWS is also accepted
- Recommended for all responders; Required for some SAR responders

TEEX Swiftwater Awareness On-Line Training - TNG80A
- Recommended for all responders; Required for some SAR responders

The following On-line Courses are required for some Search and Rescue Team Members qualifications.

At least one of the following options for OHV/UTV/ATV Safety training
 - Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Safety E-Course 
- ATV Safety Institute’s free ATV E-Course
- Any other OHV/UTV/ATV safety course approved by the SAR Coordinator

At least one of the following options for Basic Aviation Safety training
- MRA’s Helicopters in Search and Rescue- Basic Level 
- Base Medical’s Helicopter Operations for SAR Responders 
- Any other training meeting DOI OAM A-100 Basic Aviation Safety training that is approved by the SAR Coordinator

An approved crime scene preservation class
- Online NASAR Crime Scene Preservation, Protocol, and Evidence Awareness Course
- Any other on-line or in-person crime scene preservation class approved by the SAR Coordinator and/or local law enforcement

Meetings and Events

  • Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue October 2025 Monthly Meeting
    • When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm
    • Where: Paradise Valley Skydiving at the Clarksville Airport (1413 E Main St, Clarksville)
    • Who: Search and Rescue team members, fire department members, and anyone interested in joining the search and rescue team.
    • What: Training on safely working with skydiving equipment on a skydiver needing assistance
    • For more information text/call Klay at 479-774-0128