Campbell County, Kentucky

Event Date:

May 22, 2021 at 08:00 AM to May 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Event Location:

Campbell County Fire Training Center
10 Training Center Dr
Highland Heights, KY 41076
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Event Description:

TIME: Classroom 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day with a night search exercise on Saturday night. You must be present for the entire course to attend.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is taught in three modules; search, rescue, and survival. It is designed for new personnel as well as for the experienced SAR personnel. A night search will be conducted with emphasis on the skills and techniques learned during the course. This course satisfies the 106 KAR 1:390 basic training requirement for search & rescue coordinators, search dog handlers and members of squads specializing in searches for lost, trapped or missing persons.

PARTICIPANT CRITERIA:
This course is open to rescue, fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement personnel or any organization having responsibility for searching for missing or lost persons. You must be affiliated with an organization having responsibility for SAR activities to attend. 

EQUIPMENT NEEDS: All students should have a dependable flashlight with spare batteries, a canteen, and an orienting compass with a clear base plate. Bring a pencil and paper for notes. Since the course involves outdoor activity students should dress appropriately for current and predicted weather conditions. Sturdy, boots (waterproof preferably), long sleeved shirts and long pants are required for all those intending to participate in the search activities. Tennis shoes will not be acceptable. A lightweight jacket is also recommended. Be prepared for the weather which is forecast for Saturday night.

SPONSORSHIP:
This Course is sponsored by the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management and the Campbell County LandSAR. Delivered by KYEM Certified Instructors.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Course enrollment maximum is 20 participants.
2) There are no course fees.
3) Pre-registration is required by May 20, 2021.
4) Register online at: http://bit.ly/3uQbIRg

If you have questions contact:
William R. Turner, Director
Campbell County Office of Emergency Management
P.O. Box 153
8774 Constable Drive
Alexandria, KY 41001
859-547-3150
Email wturner@campbellcountyky.gov

Event Contact:

Name: William Turner
Title: OEM Director
Email: wturner@campbellcountyky.gov
Phone: 859-547-3150