Lost Person Behavior
November 7-8, 2026
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST
Ballardsville Fire Department- Station 2 Centerfield
2414 W. Highway 22
Crestwood, KY 40031
Course Description:
Lost person behavior is the cornerstone of search and rescue efforts. Based upon a landmark study, this class is the definitive guide to solving the puzzle of where a lost person might be found. Nowhere else is it possible to learn about the latest subject categories, behavioral profiles, up to date statistics, suggested initial tasks, and specialized investigative questions. Whether the subject is underground, underwater, under collapsed rubble, on land or has fallen from the sky, this course delivers what search managers need. Class will be 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST both days.
Student Criteria:
This course is open to all Emergency Management, Rescue, Fire, Emergency Medical, and Law Enforcement personnel or any organization having responsibility for searching for missing or lost persons. A pre-requisite for this course is completion of the twenty (20) hour Basic Search and Rescue Course (BSAR) course offered by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM). A copy of that course completion certificate must be faxed or emailed to the POC below before the beginning of class.
Special Notes:
A MINIMUM of fifteen (15) advance student registrations is REQUIRED and must be received by November 1, 2026 in order to conduct this course. Maximum registrations are 25 students. 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 arrangements/expenses are the responsibility of the student and will NOT be reimbursed by KYEM.
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 canceled. For this reason, it is imperative that you provide accurate contact information.
For more information, contact:
LeeAnn Gibson, KYEM Administrative Specialist Senior
Phone: 502-607-3561; Email: leeann.gibson@ky-em.org
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November 7-8, 2026
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST
Ballardsville Fire Department- Station 2 Centerfield
2414 W. Highway 22
Crestwood, KY 40031
Course Description:
Lost person behavior is the cornerstone of search and rescue efforts. Based upon a landmark study, this class is the definitive guide to solving the puzzle of where a lost person might be found. Nowhere else is it possible to learn about the latest subject categories, behavioral profiles, up to date statistics, suggested initial tasks, and specialized investigative questions. Whether the subject is underground, underwater, under collapsed rubble, on land or has fallen from the sky, this course delivers what search managers need. Class will be 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST both days.
Student Criteria:
This course is open to all Emergency Management, Rescue, Fire, Emergency Medical, and Law Enforcement personnel or any organization having responsibility for searching for missing or lost persons. A pre-requisite for this course is completion of the twenty (20) hour Basic Search and Rescue Course (BSAR) course offered by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM). A copy of that course completion certificate must be faxed or emailed to the POC below before the beginning of class.
Special Notes:
A MINIMUM of fifteen (15) advance student registrations is REQUIRED and must be received by November 1, 2026 in order to conduct this course. Maximum registrations are 25 students. 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 arrangements/expenses are the responsibility of the student and will NOT be reimbursed by KYEM.
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 canceled. For this reason, it is imperative that you provide accurate contact information.
For more information, contact:
LeeAnn Gibson, KYEM Administrative Specialist Senior
Phone: 502-607-3561; Email: leeann.gibson@ky-em.org
LOCATION:Ballardsville Fire Department- Station 2 Centerfield\, 2414 W. Highway 22 Crestwood\, Kentucky 40031 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR