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 Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) Course – March 1-March 2, 2025
    Host:  Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue

    Location: Johnson County EOC Conference Room in the basement of the Johnson County Courthouse at 215 W. Main St, Clarksville, AR
    - The field portion on Sunday will be announced at the class.

    When:  
    Saturday, March 1, 2025 
    Sunday, March 2, 2025

    Costs: 
    - Johnson County Responders: No Charge (Must still register)
    - ISAR Course:  $40/student

    Course Materials: 
    - The NASAR Introduction to Search and Rescue book is the textbook for this course.  
    - You may order it from the NASAR Bookstore or from Amazon.  
    - The Instructor may have a limited number of these books available for purchase at $35 per book. If you would like to purchase one please select that option on the registration page.
    - The Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management has a limited number of these book available for loan to Johnson County responders.

    This 16-20 hour course can count towards 8 hours of certified training for Act 833 for Arkansas Firefighters.

    For more information about this course you can visit the NASAR website at https://nasar.org/page/NWRoper

    Optional NASAR SARTech III Certification Exam: 
    The NASAR SARTech III Non-Wilderness Responder is an operations level non-wilderness responder certification that is good for 3 years.  Contact Klay at the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 during courthouse business hours (8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F) or call/text 479-774-0128 if you are interested or for more information.

    To register for this class please complete the online registration form, contact Klay at the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 or text/call 479-774-0128, or use the QR Code below:

    Version 1.0.0

    If you have any questions, contact Klay at the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 or call/text 479-774-0128.

  • NWS Basic SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – March 3, 2025
    Host:  Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management
    Location: First Security Bank Community Room, 115 N Cravens St, Clarksville
    When:  Monday, March 3, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM

    This class will be conducted by the National Weather Service Little Rock office.  More information can be found at 
    https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htm

    This class counts towards 2 hrs of certified training for Act 833.

    This class is open to the public and all emergency responders.
  • NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course – February 1-February 2, 2025
    Host:  Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue

    Location: Johnson County EOC Conference Room in the basement of the Johnson County Courthouse at 215 W. Main St, Clarksville, AR
    - The field portion on Sunday will be announced at the class.

    When:  
    Saturday, February 1, 2025 
    Sunday, February 2, 2025

    Costs: 
    - Course fee is covered for Johnson County responders.  All others will have a NASAR fee of $80/attendee.  Contact the Department of Emergency Management for details.
    - The NASAR Wilderness First Aid book is the textbook for this course.  You may order it from the NASAR Bookstore or from Amazon.  The Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management has a limited number of these book available for loan to Johnson County responders.

    This 16 hour course can count towards 8 hours of certified training for Act 833.

    For more information about this course you can visit the NASAR website at https://nasar.org/page/WFA

    The Wilderness First Aid certification is good for 3 years.  Contact the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 during courthouse business hours (8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F) or call/text 479-774-0128 if you are interested.

    To register for this class please complete the online registration form, contact the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 or text/call 479-774-0128, or use the QR Code below:

    If you have any questions, contact the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383 or call/text 479-774-0128.

  • Advanced Auto Extrication course – Oct 18-19, 2024
    Host:  
    Johnson County RFD #1

    Location: 
    Johnson Co RFD #1 Ludwig Station
    4382 Highway 21
    Clarksville, AR 72830

    When:  
    Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 starting at 8:00 am

    This 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 to the Fire Academy online using the link below:

    https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_application

    PLEASE NOTE: All students will need a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number to complete the AFTA Application.  If you do not currently have one, you may apply for one here:

    https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer accepting paper applications.

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer sending out paper certificates after the class.  All certificates will be e-mailed so have an e-mail address available.

    Please review the updated copy of the Academy's guidelines for off-campus classes here:
    Guidelines-and-Forms-Packet-10-5-2022Download
    If you have any questions, contact RFD #1 Fire Chief Wayne McCartney.
  • AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – Sept 13-14, 2024
    Host:  
    Johnson County RFD #1

    Location: 
    Johnson Co RFD #1 Ludwig Station
    4382 Highway 21
    Clarksville, AR 72830

    When:  
    Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 starting at 8:00 am

    This 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 to the Fire Academy online using the link below:

    https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_application

    PLEASE NOTE: All students will need a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number to complete the AFTA Application.  If you do not currently have one, you may apply for one here:

    https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer accepting paper applications.

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer sending out paper certificates after the class.  All certificates will be e-mailed so have an e-mail address available.

    Please review the updated copy of the Academy's guidelines for off-campus classes here:
    Guidelines-and-Forms-Packet-10-5-2022Download
    If you have any questions, contact RFD #1 Fire Chief Wayne McCartney.
  • AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – November 9-10, 2024
    Host:  
    Knoxville Fire Department

    Location: 
    Knoxville Fire Department Station #2
    477 County Road 2608
    Knoxville, AR 72845

    When:  
    Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 starting at 8:00 am

    This 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 the Fire Academy online using the link below:

    https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_application

    PLEASE NOTE: All students will need a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number to complete the AFTA Application.  If you do not currently have one, you may apply for one here:

    https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer accepting paper applications.

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer sending out paper certificates after the class.  All certificates will be e-mailed so have an e-mail address available.

    Please review the updated copy of the Academy's guidelines for off-campus classes here:
    Guidelines-and-Forms-Packet-10-5-2022Download
    If you have any questions, contact Knoxville FD Fire Chief Allen Brown or the Emergency Management office at 479-754-6383.

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
- 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

National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training (National Highway Institute)
National Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training (Responder Safety Learning Network)
- Required for all responders

SKYWARN Spotter Training
- This course is recognized by the NWS.  See https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htm for more information.

Meetings and Events

  • NWS Basic SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – March 3, 2025
    Host:  Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management
    Location: First Security Bank Community Room, 115 N Cravens St, Clarksville
    When:  Monday, March 3, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM

    This class will be conducted by the National Weather Service Little Rock office.  More information can be found at 
    https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htm

    This class counts towards 2 hrs of certified training for Act 833.

    This class is open to the public and all emergency responders.
  • Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue January Monthly Meeting
    • When: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm
    • Where: JCDEM EOC Conference Room in basement of the Johnson County Courthouse at 215 W Main St, Clarksville, AR (use back door in alley between Courthouse and USPS)
    • Who: Anyone interested in volunteering with the SAR team is invited to attend.
    • For more information text/call Klay at 479-774-0128

  • Johnson County DEM Search and Rescue August Monthly Meeting
    • When: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6pm
    • Where: JCDEM EOC Conference Room in basement of the Johnson County Courthouse at 215 W Main St, Clarksville, AR
    • Who: Anyone interested in volunteering with the SAR team is invited to attend.
    • For more information text/call Klay at 479-774-0128

  • Johnson County ARES/AUXCOMM August Monthly Meeting
    • When: Monday, August 12, 2024 at 5:30 pm
    • Where: JCDEM EOC Conference Room in basement of the Johnson County Courthouse at 215 W Main St, Clarksville, AR
    • Who: Anyone interested in Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) or Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) is invited to attend.
    • For more information text/call Klay at 479-774-0128

  • Advanced Auto Extrication course – Oct 18-19, 2024
    Host:  
    Johnson County RFD #1

    Location: 
    Johnson Co RFD #1 Ludwig Station
    4382 Highway 21
    Clarksville, AR 72830

    When:  
    Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 starting at 8:00 am

    This 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 to the Fire Academy online using the link below:

    https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_application

    PLEASE NOTE: All students will need a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number to complete the AFTA Application.  If you do not currently have one, you may apply for one here:

    https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer accepting paper applications.

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer sending out paper certificates after the class.  All certificates will be e-mailed so have an e-mail address available.

    Please review the updated copy of the Academy's guidelines for off-campus classes here:
    Guidelines-and-Forms-Packet-10-5-2022Download
    If you have any questions, contact RFD #1 Fire Chief Wayne McCartney.
  • AFTA IFSTA 7th Ed Ch 17 – Rescue and Extrication (Auto Extrication) course – Sept 13-14, 2024
    Host:  
    Johnson County RFD #1

    Location: 
    Johnson Co RFD #1 Ludwig Station
    4382 Highway 21
    Clarksville, AR 72830

    When:  
    Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14 starting at 8:00 am

    This 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 to the Fire Academy online using the link below:

    https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_application

    PLEASE NOTE: All students will need a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number to complete the AFTA Application.  If you do not currently have one, you may apply for one here:

    https://cdp.dhs.gov/FEMASID

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer accepting paper applications.

    PLEASE NOTE: The Fire Academy is no longer sending out paper certificates after the class.  All certificates will be e-mailed so have an e-mail address available.

    Please review the updated copy of the Academy's guidelines for off-campus classes here:
    Guidelines-and-Forms-Packet-10-5-2022Download
    If you have any questions, contact RFD #1 Fire Chief Wayne McCartney.