Pineland University

Search and Rescue

Training Center

Training for Fire, Rescue, Law Enforcement and Military.

Pineland University is located conveniently in the Sandhills of Richmond County North Carolina just off of Interstate 73 outside of the Town of Ellerbe. Our training grounds are comprised of approximately 236 acres of trails in standing timber, pastures and ponds with Mountain Creek running through it all.  We have a classroom on site that can accommodate 30 students.

Our ATV/UTV trails feature several obstacles to include Rock Step Trail, Michelin Hill, Log Hill, Berms, Railroad Track Crossing, High and Low Ground, Creek, Streams, Mud, Sand, Maze and miles of trails.

Hotels are located in Rockingham which is about a 15 minute drive, we recommend the Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn Express or Hampton Inn. 

Feel free to contact us with any facility or logistical concerns or needs.