Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit, Inc.

10/08/2026

Are you interested in getting Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified? 🚑🌲

Our friends at Cherokee Rock Village are currently working on scheduling an upcoming certification class.

Cost: $200 per person

Date: TBD (based on interest)

Whether you're an individual outdoors enthusiast or part of a group, we want to know if you'd like to attend! If you or your group are interested, please fill out our quick interest form here:https://www.cognitoforms.com/NorthAlabamaTrailsRecreation/WildernessAidCPRCertification

10/05/2026

Today we honor all teachers—those in classrooms, those in training fields, and those who guide us through every stage of learning.

On World Teachers’ Day, the National Association of Search and Rescue celebrates every educator who builds skills, strengthens confidence, and inspires the next generation of SAR professionals.

Whether you teach in schools, lead SAR courses, mentor new responders, or share knowledge in your community—your impact saves lives. Thank you for everything you do.

10/05/2026

First Responders play a pivotal role in responding to emergencies. These dedicated professionals must have access to resources where they can address their mental health and emotional well-being.

10/05/2026

Introducing Alabama After Dark, an October series exploring the wildlife that moves through our state after sunset and around twilight. We’re starting with bats!

Alabama is home to 16 bat species. These often-misunderstood mammals help control insects, and some bats also disperse seeds. They aren’t blind, either: Bats can see and use echolocation to navigate and find insect prey.

Throughout the series, we’ll meet more of Alabama’s fascinating wildlife, from owls and opossums to spotted salamanders and bobcats.

Want to learn more about bats? Find resources on our website through the Links section of our page.

10/05/2026

FEMA Releases Updated ICS Position‑Specific Courses

FEMA’s National Disaster & Emergency Management University has launched five newly modernized NIMS ICS Position‑Specific courses—marking a major step forward in strengthening incident management training nationwide.

These next‑generation courses use a blended model with self‑paced pre‑work and immersive, scenario‑driven classroom training designed to build real‑world competency faster. Updated prerequisites and alignment with NQS Position Task Books ensure responders enter the field better prepared for the demands of incident leadership.

Newly released course updates include:
• Incident Commander
• Operations Section Chief
• Planning Section Chief
• Logistics Section Chief
• Communications Unit Leader

Legacy versions remain available for six months, with phased releases of additional courses continuing through 2027.

https://training.fema.gov/ndemu/more/training-announcements/content/10.2.2026.aspx

10/05/2026

More than 42 emergency responders from ten different agencies responded to help. Read how rescuers moves the patient through steep and hazardous sections of the terrain at the link below.

09/23/2026