Category: Training Archive

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… Continue reading NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course – December 18-December 20, 2025

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… Continue reading AR Forestry Intro to Wildland Firefighting class – January 17, 2026

Host: Lamar Fire Department Location: Lamar City Park 601 Cabin Creek Ave, Lamar, AR When: Monday, October 20, 2025 starting at 6:30 pm Please contact Lamar Fire Chief Roy Hall at 479-774-5234 or Klay at the Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management Office at (479) 754-6383 or text/call 479-774-0128 for more information.

WHO:- All Emergency Responders that may respond to a search and rescue incident including law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, ARES/AUXCOMM, and Search and Rescue team members.- Every Johnson County Fire Department is encouraged to have at least 2-4 personnel that have attended this training especially Captains and above.- Anyone that is interested in getting involved… Continue reading NASAR Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) Course – August 9 & 16, 2025

Host: Johnson County Fire Service Location: Johnson County DEM EOC Conference Room in basement of Johnson County Courthouse 215 W Main St, Clarksville, AR When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting at 8:00 am This course counts towards 8 hours of Act 833 certified training. Please contact Klay at the Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management… Continue reading AR Div of Forestry Intro to Wildland Firefighting class – May 3, 2025

Host: Johnson County RFD #1Ludwig Station4382 Highway 21Clarksville, AR 72830When: Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3 starting at 8:00 amThis course counts towards 20 hours of Act 833 certified training.Information needed for the AR Fire Training Academy Application:Use the following link to submit your application to the AR Fire Academy:AFTA Course Application – https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_applicationCourse… Continue reading AFTA Ch 9 – Forcible Entry course – April 26 & May 3, 2025

Host: Lamar Fire Department437 West MainLamar, AR 72846When: Monday, April 21, Tuesday, April 22, Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29 starting at 5:00 pmThis course counts towards 20 hours of Act 833 certified training.Information needed for the AR Fire Training Academy Application:Use the following link to submit your application to the AR Fire Academy:AFTA… Continue reading AFTA Ch 10 – Structural Search and Rescue course – April 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2025

Host: Lamar Fire Department437 West MainLamar, AR 72846When: Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15 starting at 5:00 pmThis course counts towards 10 hours of Act 833 certified training.Information needed for the AR Fire Training Academy Application:Use the following link to submit your application to the AR Fire Academy:AFTA Course Application – https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_applicationCourse Name: Ch… Continue reading AFTA Ch 6 – Portable Extinguishers and Ch 19 – Incident Scene Operations courses – April 14 & April 15, 2025

WHO:- All Emergency Responders that may respond to a search and rescue incident including law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, ARES/AUXCOMM, and Search and Rescue team members.- Every Johnson County Fire Department is encouraged to have at least 2-4 personnel that have attended this training especially Captains and above.- Anyone that is interested in getting involved… Continue reading NASAR Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) Course – May 17-May 18, 2025