Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads

Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads TARS also provides a variety of rescue training.

The Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads is an Association of Life Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units with members organized, trained, and equipped for various types of rescue and first aid work.

It’s in our name…..* To learn more about more about the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads and the wide range of res...
09/05/2026

It’s in our name…..

* To learn more about more about the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads and the wide range of rescue courses we offer through our Rescue College. Visit our website at www.tnars.org or visit the link in our bio.

** All images courtesy of TARS Media and The Real Benny Braden of Rescue Company Media .

Rescue squads exist to protect their communities, but protecting the organization itself is just as important. In this j...
09/02/2026

Rescue squads exist to protect their communities, but protecting the organization itself is just as important. In this joint session, representatives from the Department of Local Government Audit and Division of Investigations will explore how strong internal controls help safeguard public funds, protect employees and volunteers, and preserve the trust of the communities rescue squads serve. Using practical guidance and real-world fraud examples, the session will highlight common control weaknesses, fraud warning signs, and straightforward steps rescue squad leaders can take to reduce risk and strengthen accountability.

Link to register in the comments!

A few weeks ago the TARS Rescue College made a stop in Pendleton South Carolina for a Farm Rescue and Machinery course...
09/02/2026

A few weeks ago the TARS Rescue College made a stop in Pendleton South Carolina for a Farm Rescue and Machinery course for Clemson University and Clemson University Fire & EMS.

Our TARS Media Team shared the digital images from this class then. But we also have something a little special to share with you.

Our very own photographer, The Real Benny Braden of Rescue Company Media who volunteers with photographing media content for the TARS Rescue College also took images using his early 1980s Minolta SRT 201 SLR 35mm film camera.

Getting film developed is a little bit of a delayed process due to the need to ship the film off to get developed and scanned. But the wait is finally over.

What do you all think?

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the photos from this past weekend’s Swiftwater Rescue II class on the Hiwassee River and ...
08/31/2026

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the photos from this past weekend’s Swiftwater Rescue II class on the Hiwassee River and Hiwassee Outfitters.

Sadly this was our last class of 2026, but our 2027 Swiftwater Rescue I & II dates are listed on the website and registration opens October 1st. If you’d like to come through our 2027 SWRI & II courses. Be sure you visit our website for all the details and prerequisites. Our Swiftwater Rescue Awareness is a prerequisite that can be taken in person or online.

As always, special thanks to all who made this class possible. From equipment, to food, to venue and logistics. But a BIG THANK YOU goes out to all of our incredible instructors who make these classes possible. They all volunteer their time to help share their knowledge and experience of rescue techniques on whitewater and swiftwater.

And last, but not least. THANK YOU to all the students and organizations for choosing TARS for their Swiftwater Rescue education. You choosing to brave the elements to still train and learn to better serve their communities says a lot about your commitment and dedication to the life safety of your community.

* The full photo folder will be sent out to all the students along with their course certificate.

** Class Information:

• Name: Swiftwater Rescue II
• Hours: 20
• Cert. Compliant: Meets NFPA Requirements.
• Location: Hiwassee Outfitters & Hiwassee River. Reliance TN.
• Dates: 8.28-30.26

*** Course images courtesy of TARS Media and The Real Benny Braden of Rescue Company Media .

Great work Knox County!
08/22/2026

Great work Knox County!

This past weekend, students from Sparta-White Rescue Squad, Cumberland County Rescue Squad, Huntsville-Madison County (A...
08/20/2026

This past weekend, students from Sparta-White Rescue Squad, Cumberland County Rescue Squad, Huntsville-Madison County (AL) Rescue, Number One Volunteer Fire Department, North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department, and Cannon County Rescue Squad endured the sweltering heat and spent two days learning Low Angle Rope Rescue including haul systems, patient packaging, rope safety and knots. Special thanks to all who helped make this class possible and to Lead Instructor Curt Taylor for presenting the course.

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the photos from this past weekend’s Swiftwater Rescue II class on the Hiwassee River and ...
08/17/2026

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the photos from this past weekend’s Swiftwater Rescue II class on the Hiwassee River and Hiwassee Outfitters.

As always, special thanks to all who made this class possible. From equipment, to food, to venue, but a special thanks goes out to the students and instructors who braved the elements to still train and learn to better serve their communities.

* The full photo folder will be sent out to all the students along with their course certificate.

** Class Information:

• Name: Swiftwater Rescue II
• Hours: 20
• Cert. Compliant: Meets NFPA Requirements.
• Location: Hiwassee Outfitters & Hiwassee River. Reliance TN.
• Dates: 8.14-16.26

*** Course images courtesy of TARS Media and The Real Benny Braden of Rescue Company Media .

Last night our Swiftwater Rescue students had a special treat during the Night Operations part of our Swiftwater Rescue ...
08/16/2026

Last night our Swiftwater Rescue students had a special treat during the Night Operations part of our Swiftwater Rescue Level II class.

At around 11:PM EST our students and instructors got to witness the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket flying overhead as it passed over East Tennessee and the Hiwassee River.

Our TARS Media photographer and Swiftwater Rescue Instructor The Real Benny Braden captured this image which was part of a 15 second long exposure he was taking at the time of the fly over.

Now that’s pretty cool!

Who else got to witness this special event?

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Knoxville, TN
37918

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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