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Start Date:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
End Date:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
HASTY TEAM TRAINING

Date: Sept 9, 16, and 19, 2026              

Time: Sept 9 & 16 1800-2100 & Sept 19 0900-1300 

Location: Wellsboro Fire Dept, Upstairs Meeting room

Instructor: DCNR staff

Pre-requisites: 18 years of age at class start.

Course Equipment: Appropriate dress for outdoor activity on Day 3, which will be held solely outdoors, rain or shine.

Con-Ed: This course has been approved for 10 continuing education credits by the PA Department of Health: 2 hrs. CPC, 8 hrs. other.

REGISTRATION FEE: FREE

Course Description:
  • Provide a better understanding and improve skills of Type One Search techniques
  • Define types of clues and explain how to properly mark, handle, and document them in the field
  • Learn how to use a map in SAR operations and learn basic compass use, including true north azimuth versus magnetic north
  • Define a ‘ready-pack’ and provide knowledge for searcher survival.
  • Review the incident management system and how it fits into SAR
  • Give participants an opportunity to put their newly acquired knowledge to use in small scale ‘mock searches’ on Day 3.
Location Information:
Wellsboro Fire Department, 21 Pearl St, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Event Type:
In Person
Event Contact Information
Event Contact:
BRET MATHERS
Contact Phone:
570-723-8151
Registration Link: