Fundamentals of Mantracking

May 16-17, 2026

8 a.m.-4 p.m. CST

Grand Lakes Fire Department

271 W. Mississippi Ave

Grand Rivers, KY 42045

***CLASS IS FULL*** 

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the best techniques using a logical, practical, and effective approach to man tracking. Tracking is a valuable and effective method of enhancing the operation and management of any SAR situation. This course is a valuable tool to help each SAR responder become aware of tracks or signs and how to utilize your SAR and tracking techniques to quickly and efficiently find someone or something. The basics of tracking are broken down into simple, clear concepts that can be utilized by any SAR or law enforcement worker. Class will begin at 8:00a.m. CST and will end at 4:00p.m. CST each day.

Student Criteria

This course is open to rescue, fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement personnel or any organization having responsibility for searching for missing or lost persons.

Special Notes

Advance student registration is REQUIRED and must be received by May 9, 2026 in order to participate in this course. You are considered accepted as a student in this class upon receipt of your application by this office so you will not receive a letter acknowledging that acceptance. Meals, lodging, and travel expenses are the responsibility of the student and will NOT be reimbursed by KYEM unless otherwise noted.

Registration

Registration application for the course can be completed using the following link: https://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/25701_7726379/94172/ and click on register. When registering, please use proper name as you would like it to appear on the certificate. Students will be notified if the course is cancelled. For this reason, it is imperative that you provide accurate contact information.

For more information, contact

Heather Renfrow, KYEM Administrative Specialist Senior

Phone: 502-607-2308; Email: heather.renfrow@ky-em.org