Registration: Find your course in the calendar and click on the link to register for the course.
As a reminder, all students must be registered 2 weeks prior to course start.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels -FULL
08/08/2025 - 08/10/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
CLASS IS FULL
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: Jesse McGraw
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Junction - 2 slots
08/08/2025 - 08/10/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Class Link. Click here to register Center Point VFD / Comfort VFD ONLY
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood Rescue Boat - Indiana - FULL
08/08/2025 - 08/10/2025
Butlerville, IN 47223, USA
$250.00 per person
Instructors: Wesley Meyer
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
08/15/2025 - 08/17/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Click here to register
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Concan, Tx - CLASS FULL
08/15/2025 - 08/17/2025
Concan, TX, USA
CLASS FULL
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - FULL
08/15/2025 - 08/17/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Click here to register for the FAST 1
Class FULL. Kenefick VFD / Liberty FD ONLY
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: Camille Meyer
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Castle Lake- Class FULL
08/16/2025 - 08/17/2025
Castle Lake Ranch Volunteer, 3801 Bear Creek Rd, Pipe Creek, TX 78063, USA
GSAR 1 for Castle Lake, Medina Lake and Pipe Creek VFDs Only
CLASS IS FULL
Industrial Rope Rescue - 50 hour -Open
08/18/2025 - 08/23/2025
Odessa College
Class dates are:
August 18-19 & 21-23, 2025
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Junction - CLASS FULL
08/22/2025 - 08/24/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Class IS FULL. Harper VFD / Doss FD ONLY
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - FULL
08/22/2025 - 08/24/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST 2***
Class Size limited to 12. Click here to register
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: Camille Meyer
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Lake Rescue Boat Technician 1 - Lake Granbury - Open
08/23/2025 - 08/24/2025
Lake Granbury, Texas, USA
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
$250.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200Lectures
1300-1700 Basic driving and approach skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour
08/25/2025 - 08/27/2025
Odessa College
FAST ops- Rio Vista VFD - PRIVATE
08/31/2025 - 09/01/2025
Rio Vista, TX 76093, USA
This is a private class for Rio Vista VFD Only
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - JCESD1 - FULL
09/01/2025 - 09/03/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12. CLASS FULL
JOHNSON COUNTY ESD 1 ONLY
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: Camille Meyer
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour
09/02/2025 - 09/04/2025
Odessa College
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Seguin, Tx FULL
09/06/2025 - 09/07/2025
Seguin, TX 78155, USA
CLASS FULL
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: KB Hallmark kbhllmrk4@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
09/05/2025 - 09/07/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Click here to register
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Tower Rescue - Private
09/05/2025
Odessa College
Industrial Rope Rescue - RECERT - 20 hour -Open
09/08/2025 - 09/09/2025
Odessa College
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour
09/10/2025 - 09/12/2025
Odessa College
FAST Rescue Boat Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
09/11/2025 - 09/12/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST Rescue Boat Technician 1***
Class Size limited to 12.
Click here to register
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald
ringo223bt@gmail.com
$250.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200Lectures
1300-1700 Basic driving and approach skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Stonewall VFD & Willow City VFD - PRIVATE
09/12/2025 - 09/14/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Class Size limited to 12. Click here to register Stonewall VFD only
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00 for FAST 1 - Technician
$250.00 for FAS Operations
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - Open
09/12/2025 - 09/14/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12. Click here to register
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Vertical Rescue Tech 1 - Mineral Wells, TxOpen
09/13/2025 - 09/14/2025
Mineral Wells, TX, USA
Instructor Joe Ringnald
https://forms.gle/FCTqErTZE3A6RcJs8
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour
09/15/2025 - 09/17/2025
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - JCESD1 - FULL
09/15/2025 - 09/17/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12. Click here to register
JOHNSON COUNTY ESD 1 ONLY
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: Camille Meyer
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Derrick Rescue - Private
09/18/2025
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Mason and Mentone VFD -FULL
09/19/2025 - 09/21/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Jamison McGlassen Only - Registration Link
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00 for FAST 1 - Technician
$270.00 for FAS Operations
$160.00 for FAS 1st Responder
$75.00 for FAS Awareness
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - Dallas - Open
09/19/2025 - 09/21/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
***This course requires the student to have a current Rescue Training International - FAST 1 certification***
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1700 Advanced skills all day water
Day 2
0800-1700 Advanced skills all day water
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1300-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
SafeRide ATV - Private - Orange Police Dept.
09/23/2025
Orange, TX, USA
OPD Only - Click here to register
This is a private class for the Orange PD
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - Waco FD - Private
09/23/2025 - 09/24/2025
New Braunfels, TX, USA
***This course requires the student to have a current Rescue Training International - FAST 1 certification***
Lead Instructor: Larry Denman -
Click here to register WACO FD ONLY
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1700 Advanced skills all day water
Night training
Day 2
0800-1700 Advanced skills all day water
Night training
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Tom Green County Only
09/26/2025 - 09/28/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Class Size limited to 24 Click here to register
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00 for FAST 1 - Technician
$270.00 for FAS Operations
$160.00 for FAS 1st Responder
$75.00 for FAS Awareness
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour
09/29/2025 - 10/01/2025
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Divide VFD ONLY
10/03/2025 - 10/05/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Class Size limited to 12. Click here to register Divide VFD ONLY
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00 for FAST 1 - Technician
$270.00 for FAS Operations
$160.00 for FAS 1st Responder
$75.00 for FAS Awareness
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
2025 Fall Colors Colorado OHV Rescue Training
09/22/2025 - 10/10/2025
South Fork, CO 81154, USA
September 22 - October 1 will be for those that want to camp in the mountains. Nine miles from town out in the forest. You must provide everything you want to have. Tents, RV's up to 5th wheel will have no trouble getting into the camp area. We can stay 14 days on Forest Service land (no charge). You can ride any OHV vehicle directly from camp. (You must have a Colorado State OHV Sticker). Campfires are normally allowed this time of year and we typically have one going at least every morning and night.
Community kitchen will be set up or you can cook your own. Fishing in lakes and streams nearby. If you have never experienced the wilderness like this, you are surely missing life.
October 1 - October 5 is normally the second wave of people coming up. Most of these are staying at Chinook Cabins and RV park in South Fork. If you want a cabin there, you need to make reservations soon. Our group is growing and we took most of the cabins and several RV slots. Their RV slots are full hook up.
Industrial Rope Rescue - 50 hour -Open
09/22/2025 - 09/26/2025
Odessa College
Class dates are:
September 22-26, 2025
Tower Rescue - Private
10/16/2025
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Dallas - Open
10/17/2025 - 10/19/2025
Dallas, TX, USA
Click here to register
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald -
ringo223bt@gmail.com.
817-629-2320
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
PPE Needed:
Type V Rescue rated, USCG approved PFD
Vertical or water rescue helmet
Ankle support wet suit boots with hard sole bottom
Wet (full) or dry suit
Swim wear appropriate to represent your agency in public
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - New Braunfels - FULL
10/17/2025 - 10/19/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: TBA
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Industrial Rope Rescue - RECERT - 20 hour -Open
10/17/2025 - 10/18/2025
Odessa College
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Ft Worth, Tx
10/20/2025 - 10/21/2025
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: Joe Ringnald ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Confined Space Operations Level - 30 hour
10/21/2025 - 10/23/2025
Odessa College
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - New Braunfels - Open
10/24/2025 - 10/26/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST 2***
Class Size limited to 12.
Public Boat Ramp (Under IH 35 bridge)
424 Business 35, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Lead Instructor: Larry Denman
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Basic review FAST 1 skills with advancements
1300-1700 Advanced access skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills including boat operations, flips, 2 pt Live bait, foot entrapment
1300-1700 Search management
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, Slope Evacuation,
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Seguin, Tx -OPEN
10/25/2025 - 10/26/2025
Seguin, TX 78155, USA
Click here to register - GSAR 1 Sand Hills, Tx
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: KB Hallmark kbhllmrk4@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Confined Space Operations Level - 30 hour
10/27/2025 - 10/29/2025
Odessa College
SafeRide ATV - Private - Orange Police Dept.
10/29/2025
Orange, TX, USA
OPD Only - Click here to register
This is a private class for the Orange PD
Derrick Rescue - Private
10/30/2025
3205 West Country Road 129, Midland, Texas 79706
For JMR Services Only. Private class
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 2 - Junction, Tx - Mountain Home Only
11/07/2025 - 11/09/2025
420 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Mountain Home VFD Only
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures by the river
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour Class FULL
11/10/2025 - 11/12/2025
Odessa College
Class FULL
SafeRide ATV - Private - Orange Police Dept.
11/12/2025
Orange, TX, USA
OPD Only - Click here to register
This is a private class for the Orange PD
Flood And Swiftwater Technician 1 - Junction, Tx - Open
11/14/2025 - 11/16/2025
Junction, TX 76849, USA
Class Size limited to 12. Click here to register
Lead Instructor: Kipp Nickleson
$385.00 for FAST 1 - Technician
$270.00 for FAS Operations
$160.00 for FAS 1st Responder
$75.00 for FAS Awareness
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200 Morning lectures
1300-1700 Water entry skills, Defensive swim, ferry angles, eddy hops, Throw lines
Day 2
0800-1700 Advancing skills with throw lines, contact swims, Tethered swimmer, Shallow water xing
Night training
Day 3
0800-1200
Advanced rope systems, tensioned line with options, 2 & 4 point boat tether, Extended tethered swimmer, rescue tubes
1200-1500 Finish out lectures
GSAR 1 - Guadalupe SAR CLASS FULL
11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Center Point, TX, USA
GSAR 1 for Guadalupe SAR & Center Point VFD
GSAR 1 - LSTF - CLASS FULL
11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025
Patton Village, TX, USA
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour FULL
11/17/2025 - 11/19/2025
Odessa College
Class Full
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Bandera, Tx
11/22/2025 - 11/23/2025
Bandera, TX 78003, USA
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Lone Star Task Force
12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025
Patton Village, TX, USA
GSAR 1 for Lone Star Task Force
Permit Required Confined Space - 30 hour
12/08/2025 - 12/10/2025
Odessa College
SAFERIDE/OHV Rescue - Center Point, Tx
12/13/2025 - 12/14/2025
Center Point, TX, USA
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - Ground Zero Ops- Private
12/16/2025 - 12/17/2025
Brady, TX 76825, USA
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - Sand Hills, Tx OPEN
01/10/2026 - 01/11/2026
Sand Hills, TX 78155, USA
Click here to register - you must have your GSAR 1 Cert date
CURRENT RTI GSAR 1 REQUIRED
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor: KB Hallmark
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Ground Search And Rescue 1 - 2Js -Breckenridge, Tx PRIVATE
01/10/2026 - 01/11/2026
Breckenridge, TX 76424, USA
Click here to register for GSAR 2 - Breckenridge, Tx
You must have a current RTI GSAR 1 Certification to attend
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - 2Js - Houston, Tx PRIVATE - LSTF
01/17/2026 - 01/18/2026
Houston, TX, USA
Registration Link - CURRENT RTI GSAR 1 REQUIRED
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor:
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Ground Search And Rescue 2 - 2Js - Breckenridge, Tx PRIVATE
01/24/2026 - 01/25/2026
Breckenridge, TX 76424, USA
Click to register - CURRENT RTI GSAR 1 REQUIRED
Specific location will be sent to registered students.
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Ground Search & Rescue 1 - Buchanan Fire Department, Tx
01/31/2026 - 02/01/2026
Lake Buchanan, Texas, USA
Click here to register for the GSAR 1 - Lake Buchanan, Tx
Class schedule
0800-1200 Lectures outdoors
1300-1700 Field exercises
Dark + 3 hours - Night exercises
Day 2 0800-1700 all day field work
You will need compass, note pad, pen/pencil, hand held light source (Minimal 300 lumen), hiking stick, personal SAR pack with hydration, Hiking clothing and foot/ankle protection for varied and uneven terrain, if you have GMRS hand held radios bring them.
Ground Search & Rescue 1 - 2Js - Fort Worth, Tx OPEN
02/21/2026 - 02/22/2026
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Click here to register for the GSAR 1 - Ft Worth, Tx
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST Rescue Boat Technician 1 - Shepherd, Tx - Hill Country Response VFD's
03/07/2026 - 03/08/2026
Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
***YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT RTI FAST 1 to apply for the FAST Rescue Boat Technician 1***
Class Size limited to 12.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - Hill Country Responders
Lead Instructor: Wesley Meyer (830) 708-7516 Wes.Meyer@RescueTI.com
$250.00 per person
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200Lectures
1300-1700 Basic driving and approach skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills
Ground Search & Rescue 2 - 2Js- Fort Worth, Tx
03/14/2026 - 03/15/2026
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Must have current RTI GSAR 1 to enroll.
Click here to register for the GSAR 2 Ft Worth
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST 1 - New Braunfels, Tx
04/10/2026 - 04/12/2026
New Braunfels, Tx
Ground Search & Rescue 1 - RTI - TBA, Tx
04/18/2026
FAST 1 - 2Js-Dallas, Tx OPEN
04/17/2026 - 04/19/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST Rescue Boat 1 - Shepherd, Tx
05/16/2026 - 05/17/2026
Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Requires current RTI FAST 1.
Ground Search & Rescue 1 - 2Js - Fort Worth, Tx
05/16/2026 - 05/17/2026
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST 2 - 2Js - Dallas, Tx OPEN
05/29/2026 - 05/31/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Requires current RTI FAST 1.
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST Rescue Boat 1 - 2Js- Dallas, Tx OPEN
06/13/2026 - 06/14/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Requires current RTI FAST 1.
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Surface Water Rescue Swimmer - Lake Buchanan VFD
06/20/2026 - 06/21/2026
Lake Buchanan, Buchanan Lake, Texas, USA
Class Size limited to 12.
Click here to register for the FRBT 1 - Buchanan Fire Department
Lead Instructor: Wesley Meyer (830) 708-7516 Wes.Meyer@RescueTI.com
$250.00 per person
Day 1
0730-0800 Checkin
0800-1200Lectures
1300-1700 Swim test, site evaluation, rescue adjuncts, swim skills
Day 2
0800-1200 Advanced skills
FAST 1 - 2Js-Dallas, Tx - OPEN
06/26/2026 - 06/28/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
LAKE Rescue Boat 1 - Lake Buchanan, Tx
06/27/2026 - 06/28/2026
Lake Buchanan, USA
Lead Instructor: Wesley Meyer 830-708-7516 Wes.Meyer@RescueTI.com
Click here to register for the Lake Rescue Boat Tech 1 - Buchanan Fire Department
We recommend no more than 4 personnel per available boat.
Participants must be able to swim and be in reasonably good physical condition.
FAST Rescue Boat 1 - 2Js- Dallas, Tx OPEN
07/11/2026 - 07/12/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Requires current RTI FAST 1.
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Lake Rescue Boat 1 - 2Js- Lake Granbury, Tx Open
08/07/2026 - 08/09/2026
Lake Granbury, Texas, USA
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST 1 - 2Js-Dallas, Tx OPEN
09/11/2026 - 09/13/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
FAST 2 - 2Js - Dallas, Tx OPEN
10/09/2026 - 10/11/2026
Dallas, TX, USA
Requires current RTI FAST 1.
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Ground Search & Rescue 1 - 2Js - Fort Worth, Tx OPEN
10/24/2026 - 10/25/2026
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Lead Instructor:
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
Ground Search & Rescue 2 - Fort Worth, Tx OPEN
11/21/2026 - 11/22/2026
Fort Worth, TX, USA
Must have current RTI GSAR 1 to enroll.
Joe “Ringo” Ringnald
N. Tx. RTI Instructor
Cell: 817-629-2320
Email: ringo223bt@gmail.com
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