If you have had Introduction to Disaster Relief and / or any specialized classes, and your class certification has expired or will expire this year, please take the opportunity and get re-certified, so that you may be able to serve when a disaster occurs. If you take Introduction to Disaster Relief, you need to recertify every 3 years, regardless of activation. To take Recertification class, you must be an existing volunteer.

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Specialized Class Descriptions

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Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw, and Damage Assessment – Athens (East TN)

East Athens Baptist Church, Athens 301 Central Ave, Athens, TN, United States

July 21, 2023 - East Athens Baptist Church, 301 Central Ave, Athens, TN 37303.  To pre-register for this class, contact Mike Farmer at mikefarmer@truevine.net or (423) 745-2248 with your names and classes desired. Please pre-register by Tuesday, July 18, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background...

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Specialized Classes – Lenoir City (East TN)

Lenoir City First Baptist Church 2085 Simpson Road E, Lenoir City, TN, United States

July 22, 2023 -First Baptist Church, 2085 Simpson Road, E., Lenoir City, TN.  To pre-register for this class, contact David Kozak at dmkozak081@gmail.com or (865) 776-9095 with your names and classes desired. Please pre-register by Tuesday, July 18, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and...

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw, and Flood Recovery – Chattanooga (East)

Ridgedale Baptist Church, Chattaooga 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN, United States

August 5, 2023 – Ridgedale Baptist Church, 1831 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274with your names and classes desired. Please preregister by Tuesday, August 1, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin,...

Introduction to Disaster Relief/Chainsaw/Damage Assessment/Flood Recovery – Millington (West TN)

Millington, First Baptist Church 5010 W Union Rd, Millington, TN, United States

August 26, 2023 - First Baptist Church, 5010 W Union Rd, Millington, TN 38363. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE - click here.  For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.   Please pre-register by Monday, August 22, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID,...

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Flood Recovery, and Chainsaw Operation & Safety – Germantown (West TN)

Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN, United States

September 16, 2023 - Germantown Baptist Church 9450 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN 38139. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE - click here.  For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.   Please pre-register by Monday, September 11, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat,...

Introduction to Disaster Relief and Shower/Laundry – Butler (Upper East TN)

September 19, 2023 - Sugar Grove Baptist Church, 925 Sugar Grove Church Rd, Butler, TN 37640.  To pre-register for this class, contact Bill Stover at sisbull@gmail.com or (423) 943-4244 with your names and classes desired. Please pre-register by Tuesday, September 12, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership...

Introduction to Disaster Relief/Chainsaw/Flood Recovery – Hendersonville (Middle)

Long Hollow Baptist Church 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN, United States

September 30, 2023 - Long Hollow Baptist Church (Student Building), 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN 37075. For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes  at eholmes@tnbaptist.org. To pre-register for this class, click here.  Please pre-register by Monday, September 25, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check,...

Introduction to Disaster Relief/Chainsaw/Flood Recovery – Jamestown (Middle)

True Light Baptist Church 340 N. Main Street, Jamestown, TN, United States

October 7, 2023 – True Light Baptist Church, 340 N. Main Street, Jamestown, TN.  To pre-register for this class, contact the Gene Cole at gcolemdf@hotmail.com with your names and classes desired. Please pre-register by Monday, October 3, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check,...

Introduction to Disaster Relief – Kingsport (East TN)

Grace Point Fellowship, Kingsport 130 VFW Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

November 6, 2023 - Grace Point Fellowship , 130 VFW Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. To pre-register for this class, go to https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/7868997; for questions, contact Jim Ramey at jimlramey@centurylink.net.  Please pre-register by Monday, October 30, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or meal count. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check, and membership pin, but...

Introduction to Disaster Relief, Chainsaw Operation & Safety, and Flood Recovery – Mt. Juliet (Middle TN)

The Glade Church, Mt. Juliet 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States

November 11, 2023 – The Glade Church, 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pk, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.  To pre-register for this class, contact the church at mtaylor@gladevillechurch.org with your names and classes desired. Please pre-register by Monday, November 6, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The credentialing fee is $40 (effective January 1, 2023). This fee will cover not only the cost of the ID, hat, background check,...