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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.

Click on the heading of each individual training event below for more information:

Chaplaincy Training (during Regional Training) – Covington (West TN)

March 10-11, 2023 - First Baptist Church, 2105 Hwy 59 South, Covington, TN 38019.  Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class - This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains. Friday - 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday...

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER – Bucket Truck Classroom Training (Friday p.m.) and Hands-on Training (Saturday) – Newport (East TN)

March 17-18, 2023 – Camp Carson, 1120 Carson Springs Road, Newport, TN 37821.  To pre-register for this class, contact Don Owen at dnowen@bellsouth.net.  (Hosted by Nolachucky Baptist Association) Friday 6:00 - 6:30 PM Registration 6:30 - 9:30 PM Bucket Truck Classroom Training (A & B) Saturday (Weather permitting) 8:00 - 8:30 AM Instructions for the Day...

Skid Steer Training (Classroom and Hands-on) – Chattanooga (East TN)

March 25, 2023 - Brainerd Hills Baptist Church, 6611 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. To pre-register for this class, contact Doyle Pittman at dpittman12@epbfi.com or (423) 240-1274.    In order to be fully credentialed, you will need to take at least one specialized class after you have taken the prerequisite course of “Introduction to...

2023 East TN Regional Training – Kingsport (Upper East TN)

March 31 -  April 1, 2023 - Indian Springs Baptist Church, 214 Hill Road, Kingsport, TN 37664. 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, March 27, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch...

Chaplaincy Training (during Regional Training) – Kingsport (Upper East TN)

March 31 -  April 1, 2023 - Indian Springs Baptist Church, 214 Hill Road, Kingsport, TN 37664. Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class - This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains. Friday - 5:30 p.m. -...

Chaplaincy Training (during Regional Training) – Murfreesboro (Middle TN)

April 21-22, 2023 - Northside Baptist Church, 655 W Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.  Disaster Relief Chaplaincy Class - This training will be the introductory course for those who would like to become a chaplain or as a refresher for those who are already trained as DR Chaplains. Friday - 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday...

2023 Middle TN Regional Training – Murfreesboro (Middle TN)

April 21-22, 2023 - Northside Baptist Church, 655 W Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.  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, April 17, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday....

Ham Radio Communications Field Day – Mt. Juliet (Middle TN)

June 24, 2023 -Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.  To pre-register for this class, contact Daniel Holmes at holmes8705@gmail.com.  Please pre-register by Tuesday, June 20, so that we can supply you with the proper training materials and/or lunch count on Saturday. The lunch fee is $5  and can be paid onsite the...

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

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...

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

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...

CANCELLED – Hands-On Specialized Classes – Mt. Juliet (Middle)

July 29, 2023 – Missions Mobilization Center, 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122. To pre-register for this class, REGISTER ONLINE - click here.  For questions, contact Elizabeth Holmes at eholmes@tnbaptist.org or (615) 371-7926.   Please preregister by Monday, July 24, 2023, for the meal count. You must be current with your Disaster Relief credentials....