Advanced Disaster Relief Training is only for SBDR Gold Hat Volunteers. They are intended to increase competence in all disciplines utilized in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief.

This is accomplished through hands-on experiences in an expanded format. These trainings begin Friday night and conclude Saturday afternoon giving the participants the option of experiencing overnighting that is standard on our deployments. Breakfast and lunch are provided on Saturday.

AVAILABLE COURSES

Participants will be credited with “certification” in the courses they complete. Electives vary from one training to the next. Each Advanced Training has three periods. Courses may require 1, 2, or 3 periods and have additional prerequisites. So, it is important for trainees to pay close attention to what each course requires.

The courses offered at this training are: Kitchen (periods 1, 2, 3); Mold School (1); Shower/Laundry (1); Basic Chainsaw (2); Advanced Chainsaw (3); Assessment (2, 3); Administration (3)

Advanced Training Schedule

Friday: 5:00 p.m. Check-In/Registration
6:00-9:00 p.m. Kitchen 1 (Set-Up)
Shower/Laundry
Mold School

Sat: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast/Devotions
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Kitchen 2 (Operations)
Basic Hands-On Chainsaw
Assessment 1
11:30 – Noon Lunch
Noon – 4:00 Kitchen 3 (Demobilization)
Advanced Chainsaw
Administration
Assessment 2

You may overnight at the church bring sleeping bags, air mattress, etc. (you’ll sleep on what you bring) and personal items. Please indicate your intent to overnight when you sign up online.

Fee

There is a $10.00 registration fee for each Advanced Training.

Completion of Basic DR Training is a prerequisite for anyone registering for Advanced DR Training. Participation in an Advanced Training in their year of badge expiration will qualify a volunteer for renewal. Please note that course offerings vary from one Advanced Training to another.

HOW TO REGISTER

To sign up for Basic DR Training, click the register button below and follow the instructions to create or update your profile. Click on “Upcoming Trainings” >  Renewals “Log In” > Complete/update your profile > Register for training.

REGISTER HERE

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