The Helicopter Aquatic Rescue (HART) Academy hosts

The Helicopter Aquatic Rescue (HART) Academy hosts its first joint training event at the South Carolina Fire Academy in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 12-16, 2019.  South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and first responders will provide other states on best practices and procedures for HART team implementation throughout the country, Indiana being the first class to train at the academy.  The academy is a joint training initiative by South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas to create full-scale training events between the National Guard and civilian agencies, implementing complex scenarios to ensure seamless response during real-world emergencies.  The training includes an overview of the program, flight crew roles and responsibilities, equipment rigging, rescue techniques, communication strategies between the National Guard and civilian partners, and more. 
(U.S. Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Jorge Intriago)