SARAware™ Course
2024-11-16 - 2024-11-17 | Denton County TX, TBD, Denton, TX, United States
Price: $300.00
SARAware™ is a 16-20 hour course designed to prepare responders to function on SAR Incidents, as support members of the Incident Management Team, or as a foundation for SAR field responders. In the traditional classroom setting the course can be taught as a weekend class or as a two-day class during the week. Generally, volunteers prefer the weekend schedule; while (agency) paid members usually prefer the work week schedule. Classroom portions are currently available in traditional classroom settings and very soon as interactive online courses. This class prepares the student to challenge the AERIE SARResponder™ 3 Certification. Since these foundational concepts are not presented in higher level and specialty course, SARResponder™ 3 Certification is a pre-requisite course for the SARResponder™ course, as well as AERIE’s SAR Management level courses. The SARResponder™ 3 Certification is also required for candidates seeking AERIE Canine Ground Search™ Certification.
PLEASE NOTE: The pre-requisites to attend this class include FEMA IS-100, Adult & Child CPR and Basic (Community) First Aid. Proof (certificates) of completion of these pre-requisites should be uploaded to the registration form. Approximately 24 hours after uploading the required documents, and paying the registration fee, you will receive an email with additional course details including address where the class will be conducted and a list of hotels convenient to the class location.

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SARResponder™ 3 Certification Online Written Exam
2024-12-02, 2024-12-16 | Online Exams, Online, Online, TX, United States
Price: $75.00
SARResponder™ 3 Certification (online) Written Exam
Chief Instructor/Examiner: AERIE
Location: Online, Texas

Description:
This is the written exam for the AERIE SARResponder™ 3 Certification. There is no field skill testing required. This is also the written exam required for AERIE Canine Ground SAR Certification (which does have additional skill verification requirements) and the final exam for the SARAware™ Course. For more information, please review the protocols for each of these certifications or contact us a registrations@aerieonline.net

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to successfully challenging this exam, SARResponder™ 3 Certification requires proof of the following: CPR (including AED training), Basic 1st Aid, and FEMA IC-100. The completion certificates for these programs should be uploaded via the registration form. Within 24 hours after the required documents have been uploaded, and the registration fees paid, you will receive an email containing the exam URL and login information as well as instructions to follow before challenging the exam.

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SARResponder™ 3 Certification Online Written Exam
2025-01-06, 2025-01-20, 2025-02-10, 2025-02-24, 2025-03-10, 2025-03-24, 2025-04-07, 2025-04-21 and 7 more dates | Online Exams, Online, Online, TX, United States
Price: $100.00
SARResponder™ 3 Certification (online) Written Exam
Chief Instructor/Examiner: AERIE
Location: Online, Texas

Description:
This is the written exam for the AERIE SARResponder™ 3 Certification. There is no field skill testing required. This is also the written exam required for AERIE Canine Ground SAR Certification (which does have additional skill verification requirements) and the final exam for the SARAware™ Course. For more information, please review the protocols for each of these certifications or contact us a registrations@aerieonline.net

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to successfully challenging this exam, SARResponder™ 3 Certification requires proof of the following: CPR (including AED training), Basic 1st Aid, and FEMA IC-100. The completion certificates for these programs should be uploaded via the registration form. Within 24 hours after the required documents have been uploaded, and the registration fees paid, you will receive an email containing the exam URL and login information as well as instructions to follow before challenging the exam.

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SARAware™ Course
2025-02-23 - 2025-02-24, 2025-03-23 - 2025-03-24, 2025-04-27 - 2025-04-28, 2025-05-18 - 2025-05-19, 2025-06-22 - 2025-06-23, 2025-07-20 - 2025-07-21 | Denton County TX, TBD, Denton, TX, United States
Price: $350.00
SARAware™ is a 16-20 hour course designed to prepare responders to function on SAR Incidents, as support members of the Incident Management Team, or as a foundation for SAR field responders. In the traditional classroom setting the course can be taught as a weekend class or as a two-day class during the week. Generally, volunteers prefer the weekend schedule; while (agency) paid members usually prefer the work week schedule. Classroom portions are currently available in traditional classroom settings and very soon as interactive online courses. This class prepares the student to challenge the AERIE SARResponder™ 3 Certification. Since these foundational concepts are not presented in higher level and specialty course, SARResponder™ 3 Certification is a pre-requisite course for the SARResponder™ course, as well as AERIE’s SAR Management level courses. The SARResponder™ 3 Certification is also required for candidates seeking AERIE Canine Ground Search™ Certification.
PLEASE NOTE: The pre-requisites to attend this class include FEMA IS-100, Adult & Child CPR and Basic (Community) First Aid. Proof (certificates) of completion of these pre-requisites should be uploaded to the registration form. Approximately 24 hours after uploading the required documents, and paying the registration fee, you will receive an email with additional course details including address where the class will be conducted and a list of hotels convenient to the class location.

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CIRT K9 Certification
2025-03-18 | Kansas City International Airport, TBD, Kansas City, MO, United States
HELLO COLLEAGUES! THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN CHALLENGING THE CIRT K9 FIELD EXAM. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED, IN ORDER TO TEST. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE FILLING OUT ANY INFORMATION. YOU MUST, IN ADDITION TO FILLING OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM, SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND FEES (THIS IS NOT A FREE EXAM), AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS HANDY, PLEASE EXIT THIS PAGE, GATHER UP THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND PAYMENT METHODS, THEN RETURN TO ENTER/SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FEES TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO TO WORKING WITH YOU!
This is the registration process for attaining national certification as a CIRT K9 Handler and for your Canine Partner as a certified CIRT K9. This is the field testing portion of the certification process. Please make sure you have completed all the pre-requisites to be eligible for this certification testing. The link to those pre-requisites is: Pre-Requisites for CIRT K9 Testing Upon completion of Registration, Waiver of Liability, and Ticketing, you will receive a link to the AERIE online CIRT K9 Written Examination. This written exam must be successfully completed not later than 14 days prior to arriving at the field testing location. Please bring your (successful) written exam certificate to the field test event.
For those who are going to be testing for recertification, we still request you submit the required documents listed below, unless you are testing the same K9 and submitted your documents last year. If you and this K9 partner tested last year, simply enter “Tested in 2024” in the comment section of the registration. The written exam, however, has not been updated this year, so those re-certifying will be exempt from taking the written exam. If your agency is paying for your testing (other than using your personally issued credit card), please ask them to contact Dion Petaros at 214-558-9160 for arrangements. Thanks for choosing AERIE (again) for your CIRT K9 certification needs!
Also, after completing the registration and ticketing (Fee) process, you will receive and email directing you to execute the required Waiver of Liability/Assumption of Risk document. Please follow the link in that email to complete this document.
To stipulate compliance with the pre-requisites, please upload the following documents (copies of your Agency or State training records are acceptable) with this registration process:

NFPA 472/CFR 291910.120 Part Q – Hazardous Materials – Awareness Level Course (online FEMA IS-5.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials is acceptable)
Bloodborne Pathogens training course that meets or exceeds 29CFR
(online) FEMA IS-100 & 200 (IS-100 & IS-200)
Current (nationally) approved Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification and a current American Red Cross or equivalent Basic First Aid Course, or higher medical training
Agency sponsored/approved Peer Support Training Course (24-40 hours) dated within one year prior of AERIE examination process
Written agency approval (on letterhead), by Director/Sheriff/Chief or their Designee naming you and your canine to be tested
Results of an Agency Background Check, conducted prior to the AERIE examination process (Agency signed affidavit stating the Background Check was performed is acceptable).
Signed, written stipulation the canine partner does not have any history or current behavioral issues such as: Aggression, Fear, Cowering, Avoiding Contact/Interaction, Extreme Environmental Insecurities, Separation Anxiety, Uncontrollable High Prey Drive (please list each/all these behaviors on the document as non-existent)
Copy of Agency Photo ID for you and your canine partner (single ID if joint, individual if separately badged)
Canine Vaccination Records
Documentation your canine has achieved certification as a properly socialized canine from a nationally recognized training/certification organization (e.g., AKC Canine Good Citizen certification).

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CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - AUDIT ONLY (WITHOUT A K9 PARTNER) - SAN DIEGO, CA
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | San Diego Police Department Training Center
HELLO PROSPECTIVE AUDIT STUDENT! WELCOME to the registration process for the CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (WITHOUT A K9 PARTNER) – San Diego CA! PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY INFORMATION. It is essential that you gather up the required documentation that needs to be uploaded AT THE TIME YOU ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION DATA! Additionally, this is a FEE BASED CONFERENCE, with 100% of the proceeds going to K9 for Freedom and Independence (a 501c3 not-for-profit), to support their efforts in providing CIRT K9s and Training to departments, nationwide. No attendance will be granted, and your registration will be voided, unless payment is made at the time of registration. So, when you gather up your verification documents, remember to grab your preferred method of payment. Once you have all that, then, please complete the registration including entering all the data, uploading the required documents, and “buying the ticket” (pay the registration fee). If your agency is paying (directly, using a payment other than your personal or department credit card) for your Conference attendance, Please have them contact Dion Petaros at dpetaros@aerieonline.net to make arrangements. More details and information is included below. If you have questions, please contact Janeen Baggette (K9s for Freedom and Independence) at janeen@k9sforfreedom.org. And thanks again for joining us in San Diego!

This seminar is an incredible opportunity to gain volumes of knowledge in the training and handling of these invaluable K9 partners. This year will be even bigger! With the nation’s top Instructors from numerous training organizations in one location, there’s no better time to start your Critical Incident K9 education or elevate your readiness to successfully challenge the AERIE CIRT K9 national certification.
Special group rates have been negotiated with the hotel (Hampton Inn – San Diego Airport Liberty Station, (405) 246-6018, but number of rooms is limited. Please use this link to book your room(s) Hampton Inn CIRT K9 Special Rate or contact the hotel directly, +1 619-881-2710, mentioning CIRT K9 SEMINAR, to book your room(s).
Once you complete this conference registration process, you will receive an email with a link to a mandatory questionnaire. Please complete this questionnaire as soon as possible. No one will be allowed to attend without completing the questionnaire. If you attended last year’s Conference you will not be required to complete the pre-Conference questionnaire, this year.
In addition to completing this registration form, and purchasing your ticket, you must upload these documents with your registration (IF YOU ATTENDED LAST YEAR’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE, AND NO CHANGES APPLY, WE HAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS ON FILE. JUST STATE “LAST YEAR ATTENDEE” IN THE COMMENT SECTION. Otherwise) Please upload these documents at the time of registration:
Mandatory:
1. Agency photo ID of you. An Agency Letter, from your Supervisor, identifying you, by name, is acceptable.
2. Documentation of any Agency Approved PEER Support Training you have received

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CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WITH NATIONAL CIRT K9 CERTIFICATION EXAM - SAN DIEGO, CA
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | San Diego Police Department Training Center
HELLO PROSPECTIVE STUDENT! WELCOME to the registration process for the CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR including AERIE CIRT K9 Certification – SAN DIEGO, CA! PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY INFORMATION. It is essential that you gather up the required documentation that needs to be uploaded AT THE TIME YOU ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION DATA! Additionally, this is a FEE BASED CONFERENCE. No attendance will be granted, and your registration will be voided, unless payment is made at the time of registration. So, when you gather up your verification documents, remember to grab your preferred method of payment. Once you have all that, then, please complete the registration including entering all the data, uploading the required documents, and “buying the ticket” (pay the registration fee). If your agency is paying (directly, using a payment other than your personal or department credit card) for your Conference attendance, Please have them contact Dion Petaros at dpetaros@aerieonline.net to make arrangements. More details and information is included below. If you have questions, please contact Janeen Baggette (K9s for Freedom and Independence) at janeen@k9sforfreedom.org. And thanks again for joining us in San Diego!

This seminar is an incredible opportunity to gain volumes of knowledge in the training and handling of these invaluable K9 partners. This year will be even bigger! With the nation’s top Instructors from numerous training organizations in one location, there’s no better time to start your Critical Incident K9 education or elevate your and your canine partner’s readiness to successfully challenge the AERIE CIRT K9 national certification. This registration process also allows you to challenge that certification exam, during the Seminar. AERIE Examiners will be present to put you and your canine through the testing procedure during the last days of the Conference (In order to test, you must upload ALL the required documentation for both you and your K9 partner, during this registration process). We will also be introducing some additional AERIE Certifications for your CIRT K9, in the future!
Special group rates have been negotiated with the hotel (Hampton Inn & Suites, San Diego Airport Liberty Station, but number of rooms is limited. Please use this link: Hampton Inn CIRT K9 Special Rate or contact the hotel directly, +1 619-881-2710, mentioning CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR, to book your room(s).
Once you complete this conference registration process, you will receive an email with a link to a mandatory questionnaire. Please complete this questionnaire as soon as possible. No one will be allowed to attend without completing the questionnaire. If you attended last year’s Conference you will not be required to complete the pre-Conference questionnaire, this year. You will also receive an email with a link to take the online, CIRT K9 Certification written exam. If you are recertifying, there is no need to take the written exam again.
In addition to completing this registration form, and purchasing your ticket, you must upload these documents with your registration (IF YOU ATTENDED LAST YEAR’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE, AND IF BRINGING THE SAME K9 PARTNER AS LAST YEAR’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WE HAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS ON FILE. JUST STATE “LAST YEAR ATTENDEE” IN THE COMMENT SECTION AND UPLOAD THE CURRENT YEAR’S VETERINARIAN WELLNESS VISIT RECORD. Otherwise) Please upload these documents at the time of registration:
Mandatory:
1. Agency photo ID of you (and your Canine, if attending with you, jointly or independently if separately badged). An Agency Letter, from your Supervisor, identifying you (and your canine), by name, is acceptable.
2. Documentation of Agency Approved PEER Support Training you have received
For those who are going to be testing for recertification, we still request you submit the required documents listed below, unless you are testing the same K9 and submitted your documents last year. If you and this K9 partner tested last year, simply enter “Tested in 2024” in the comment section of the registration and submit this (current year’s) veterinarian wellness visit record. The written exam, however, has not been updated this year, so those re-certifying will be exempt from taking the written exam. If your agency is paying for your testing (other than using your personally issued credit card), please ask them to contact Dion Petaros at 214-558-9160 for arrangements. Thanks for choosing AERIE (again) for your CIRT K9 certification needs!
Also, after completing the registration and ticketing (Fee) process, you will receive and email directing you to execute the required Waiver of Liability/Assumption of Risk document. Please follow the link in that email to complete this document.
To stipulate compliance with the pre-requisites, please upload the following documents (copies of your Agency or State training records are acceptable) with this registration process:

NFPA 472/CFR 291910.120 Part Q – Hazardous Materials – Awareness Level Course (online FEMA IS-5.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials is acceptable)
Bloodborne Pathogens training course that meets or exceeds 29CFR
(online) FEMA IS-100 & 200 (IS-100 & IS-200)
Current (nationally) approved Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification and a current American Red Cross or equivalent Basic First Aid Course, or higher medical training
Agency sponsored/approved Peer Support Training Course (24-40 hours) dated within one year prior of AERIE examination process
Written agency approval (on letterhead), by Director/Sheriff/Chief or their Designee naming you and your canine to be tested
Results of an Agency Background Check, conducted prior to the AERIE examination process (Agency signed affidavit stating the Background Check was performed is acceptable).
Signed, written stipulation the canine partner does not have any history or current behavioral issues such as: Aggression, Fear, Cowering, Avoiding Contact/Interaction, Extreme Environmental Insecurities, Separation Anxiety, Uncontrollable High Prey Drive (please list each/all these behaviors on the document as non-existent)
Copy of Agency Photo ID for you and your canine partner (single ID if joint, individual if separately badged)
Canine Vaccination Records/Current Veterinarian Wellness Visit
Documentation your canine has achieved certification as a properly socialized canine from a nationally recognized training/certification organization (e.g., AKC Canine Good Citizen certification).

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Your email

Street Address

City

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CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WITH K9 - WITHOUT NATIONAL CIRT K9 CERTIFICATION EXAM - SAN DIEGO, CA
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-11 | San Diego Police Department Training Center
HELLO PROSPECTIVE STUDENT! WELCOME to the registration process for the 3rd Annual National Critical Incident K9 Conference! PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE YOU ENTER ANY INFORMATION. It is essential that you gather up the required documentation that needs to be uploaded AT THE TIME YOU ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION DATA! Additionally, this is a FEE BASED CONFERENCE, with 100% of the proceeds going to K9 for Freedom and Independence (a 501c3 not-for-profit), to support their efforts in providing CIRT K9s and Training to departments, nationwide. No attendance will be granted, and your registration will be voided, unless payment is made at the time of registration. So, when you gather up your verification documents, remember to grab your preferred method of payment. Once you have all that, then, please complete the registration including entering all the data, uploading the required documents, and “buying the ticket” (pay the registration fee). If your agency is paying (directly, using a payment other than your personal OR DEPARTMENcredit card ) for your Conference attendance, Please have them contact Dion Petaros at dpetaros@aerieonline.net to make arrangements. More details and information is included below. If you have questions, please contact Janeen Baggette (K9s for Freedom and Independence) at janeen@k9sforfreedom.org. And thanks again for joining us in San Diego!

This seminar is an incredible opportunity to gain volumes of knowledge in the training and handling of these invaluable K9 partners. This year will be even bigger! With the nation’s top Instructors from numerous training organizations in one location, there’s no better time to start your Critical Incident K9 education or elevate your and your canine partner’s readiness to successfully challenge the AERIE CIRT K9 national certification. And if you are ready to challenge that certification exam, AERIE Examiners will be present to put you and your canine through the testing procedure on the last day of the Conference (if you desire testing, you will need to complete the different registration process on the Events Calendar. Please return to the Events calendar and select “CIRT K9 DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR WITH CERTIFICATION – SAN DIEGO, CA”).
Special group rates have been negotiated with the hotel (Hampton Inn & Suites, San Diego Airport Liberty Station), but number of rooms is limited. Please use this link to make your room reservations at the special rate Hampton Inn CIRT K9 Special Rate or call the hotel directly, +1 619-881-2710, to make your reservations.
Once you complete this conference registration process, you will receive an email with a link to a mandatory questionnaire. Please complete this questionnaire as soon as possible. No one will be allowed to attend without completing the questionnaire. If you attended last year’s Conference you will not be required to complete the pre-Conference questionnaire, this year.
In addition to completing this registration form, and purchasing your ticket, you must upload these documents with your registration (IF YOU ATTENDED LAST YEAR’S CONFERENCE, AND IF BRINGING THE SAME K9 PARTNER AS LAST CONFERENCE, WE HAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS ON FILE. JUST STATE “LAST YEAR ATTENDEE” IN THE COMMENT SECTION AND SUBMIT THIS (CURRENT YEAR’S) VETERINARIAN WELLNESS VISIT RECORD.) Please upload these documents at the time of registration:
Mandatory:
1. Agency photo ID of you (and your Canine, if attending with you, jointly or independently if separately badged). An Agency Letter, from your Supervisor, identifying you (and your canine), by name, is acceptable.
2. Documentation of Agency Approved PEER Support Training you have received
The following are required to be uploaded when bringing your K9 partner to the Conference (even if you don’t plan to test your K9 at the Conference):
3. Canine Vaccination Records/Current Veterinarian Wellness Visit
4. Any canine certifications in Crisis Response or Wellness K9.
5. Canine behavioral/socialization certification (e.g. AKC Good Canine Citizen).

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SARResponder™ 3 Certification Online Written Exam
2025-09-22 | Online Exams, Online, Online, TX, United States
Price: $150.00
SARResponder™ 3 Certification (online) Written Exam
Chief Instructor/Examiner: AERIE
Location: Online, Texas

Description:
This is the written exam for the AERIE SARResponder™ 3 Certification. There is no field skill testing required. This is also the written exam required for AERIE Canine Ground SAR Certification (which does have additional skill verification requirements) and the final exam for the SARAware™ Course. For more information, please review the protocols for each of these certifications or contact us a registrations@aerieonline.net

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to successfully challenging this exam, SARResponder™ 3 Certification requires proof of the following: CPR (including AED training), Basic 1st Aid, and FEMA IC-100. The completion certificates for these programs should be uploaded via the registration form. Within 24 hours after the required documents have been uploaded, and the registration fees paid, you will receive an email containing the exam URL and login information as well as instructions to follow before challenging the exam.

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AERIE HRD Land K9 Certification
2025-09-28 | Lucas Iowa, TBD, Lucas, TX, United States
HELLO COLLEAGUE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN CHALLENGING THE HRD LAND K9 FIELD EXAM. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED, IN ORDER TO TEST. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE FILLING OUT ANY INFORMATION. YOU MUST, IN ADDITION TO FILLING OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM, SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND FEES, AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS HANDY, PLEASE EXIT THIS PAGE, GATHER UP THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND PAYMENT METHODS, THEN RETURN TO ENTER/SUBMIT ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FEES TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO TO WORKING WITH YOU!
This is the registration process for attaining national certification as an AERIE HRD Land K9 Handler and for your Canine Partner as a certified HRD Land K9. This is the field testing portion of the certification process. Please make sure you have completed all the pre-requisites to be eligible for this certification testing. The link to those pre-requisites is: Description of AERIE HRD Land K9 Certification Upon completion of Registration and Ticketing, you will receive a link to challenge the AERIE online K9 Generic Written Examination. There is no additional fee for the written exam. This written exam must be successfully completed not later than 14 days prior to arriving at the field testing location. Please bring your (successful) written exam certificate to the field test event.
For those who are going to be testing for recertification, we still request you submit the required Veterinary documents listed below, as our requirements have been updated. The written exam, however, has not been updated this year, so those re-certifying will be exempt from taking the written exam. Thanks for choosing AERIE (again) for your SAR K9 certification needs!
Also, after completing the registration and ticketing process, you will receive and email directing you to execute the required Waiver of Liability/Assumption of Risk document. Please follow the link in that email to complete this document.
To stipulate compliance with the pre-requisites, please upload the following documents with this registration process:

NFPA 472/CFR 291910.120 Part Q – Hazardous Materials – Awareness Level Course (FEMA online Hazmat Awareness Course IS-5.a is acceptable)
Bloodborne Pathogens training course that meets or exceeds 29CFR
Incident Command System (ICS)/Incident Management System (IMS) course FEMA IS-100 & 200. (Level 300/400 recommended).
Current (nationally) approved Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification and a current American Red Cross or equivalent Basic First Aid Course, or higher medical training
Hold Ground SAR credentials: AERIE SARResponder™ 2, or AERIE Canine Ground Searcher™ or NASAR SARTech™ II. For other ground certifications, submit for review, requesting approval. (Not required for AERIE CSS Water Certifications)
The candidate must produce written proof of the canine having successfully completed a nationally recognized obedience evaluation, which meets or exceeds the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test unless challenging the CSS-Disaster examination. Examples include, but are not limited to, evaluations conducted by a recognized Association of Pet Dog Trainers or National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, training clubs or organizations, FEMA and/or law enforcement instructors unless completing the AERIE CSS Disaster Search Specialist FSA.
Successful completion of a Crime Scene Preservation class that is recognized by the handlers deploying agency.
Canine must be a minimum of 12 months of age
Proof of passing the AERIE written CSS fundamental (Generic) knowledge and CSS discipline specific written examinations.
Canine Vaccination Records/Current Veterinarian Wellness Visit.

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