NASCT Training Programs

Training Provided By
National Association of Storm Chasers & Training (NASCT)

NASCT provides professional training programs designed for storm chasers, emergency responders, disaster operations personnel, public safety professionals, and weather enthusiasts. Our courses combine real-world field experience with practical emergency response training.

Our instructors bring over 100 years of combined experience in the fields of storm chasing, severe weather operations, meteorology, public safety, emergency medical services, rescue operations, and disaster response.

Emergency Medical & Safety Training

·         EVOC – Emergency Vehicle Operator Course

·         First Aid – Basic to Advanced with AED

·         Bloodborne Pathogens Training

·         Wilderness EMT

·         Basic Firefighting

·         Weather Safety

·         Shelter Operations for Disaster Response

Rescue & Emergency Operations

·         Search & Rescue (SAR Tech I)

·         Confined Space Rescue

·         Rope Rescue I & II

·         Collapse Rescue – Basic Training

Weather & Storm Chasing Training

·         SKYWARN Basic & Advanced

·         Weather Radar Training

·         Identifying Severe Storm Structures

·         Understanding Radar & Satellite

·         Tornado Climatology & Alley Patterns

·         Hail Science & Damage Assessment

·         Mesoscale Meteorology for Chasers

·         Forecasting Basics

·         Night Chasing Safety & Techniques

·         Essential Chase Equipment

Communications & Incident Management

·         ICS 100 – 800

·         Radio Communications & Networking

·         Proper Reporting to NWS & Public Safety

·         Chase Team Coordination & Leadership

·         Navigation

·         Legal & Ethics for Storm Chasing

Technology & Specialized Operations

·         Drone Operations

NASCT Mission

NASCT is committed to promoting professional storm chasing standards, public safety support, severe weather education, emergency preparedness, and safe and responsible field operations.

Through advanced training and real-world operational experience, NASCT prepares individuals and teams to safely operate in severe weather and disaster environments.