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K9 First Responder + K9 Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Now Open for Application! 🤩

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Who can apply?

  • Only active canine handlers currently employed with a military, federal, state, or local (city/county) agency are eligible to apply.
    Preference given to canine handlers working in Florida.

Tuition and Travel:

  • Tuition is free for selected students (paid for by Florida SART).
  • Students will be responsible for providing their own travel, lodging and meal expenses.

Demo Dog Candidates:

  • We are actively seek Demo Dogs to be part of the program for non-invasive practice such as heart rate, mucous membrane color, lifts, carries, etc.
  • Review this Demo Dog overview found here:  K9 MEDIC Demo Dog Requirements
  • Consider if your K9 will be a good candidate based on the requirements above.
    It’s essential that this be a safe experience for the class AND positive for the K9
  • Confirm with your supervisor that you may bring your K9
  • Complete the Demo Dog section in the Application.

Selection Process:

  • A total of 25 students will be selected. (Non-selected students have the option to pay for registration)
  • Selection will ensure that students from military, federal, state, and local agencies are represented to meet statewide multi-jurisdictional training needs.
  • Preference will be given to early applicants. 
  • Selections will be made as applications are received.  
  • Application will close when all 25 students have been selected or by 11:59 PM (Pacific) March 17, 2026, whichever comes first.
  • The Applicant and the Applicant’s Supervisor will be notified by email about acceptance status.

260417-FL-SART Sponsorship Application

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Agency Info

Please spell out fully. If federal enter using standard abbreviations such as DHS TSA or DOJ USMS.
For Location, If applicable use standard abbreviations such as LAX for airport, RGV for sector, or NW for region.
Agency Type*
Agency Address

Student Info

Priority will be given to Uniformed K9 Handlers in Florida. However, we may be able to accommodate other students, so please apply regardless!
I have previously attended the following Florida SART Sponsored K9 MEDIC Classes:
Student Name for Certificate*
Student's Work Email*
Roles*
Environments*
Planning to stay in barracks?

K9 Info

If you would like to be considered for providing a Demo Dog, pleae explain what would would make your dog a good candidate.

Also, please list 2 things that the Demo Dog Requirements document said to bring with you to class.

Supervisor's Info

This information is used only to ensure that the K9 Handler above is authorized to attend the training. If the supervisor wishes to attend training, they would need to apply seperately.
Name of Student's Supervisor*
Supervisors' Email*
I understand that...*
- I will be required to follow any then-current health and/or security requirements.

Academy Registration

This form will automatically register you into our Academy for easier user management. Creating an Academy Account does NOT indicate acceptance into the FL-SART course. You will receive information via email about your acceptance once your application has been reviewed.
Password
Your username will be the STUDENT EMAIL Address entered at the top of this form. Set password below