Animal emergencies are human emergencies due to the “human to animal bond” and the emotional connection that exists which drives untrained individuals into life-threatening situations to save an animal.  If an animal is in distress, typically a 9-1-1 call will be made.  If emergency services personnel do not respond…well-intentioned, untrained, animal-loving Good Samaritans will self-deploy […]

The NC Animal Emergency Response Working Group has developed this awareness course to introduce skills and resources for responders that may be involved in animal incidents. Have you ever thought of what you would do when you respond to an incident that involves a horse trailer, animal stuck in a pond, loose livestock obstructing traffic, […]

Location: Grissettown Longwood Volunteer Fire Department – Brunswick County, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Dates/time: June 14-16, 2024, 8am-5/6pm Hosted by Brunswick Community College Registration fee: $75 or fee exemptions may apply For course registration and information contact: Ryan Merrill – [email protected], 910-755-7388 or Chief Tal Grissett – [email protected], 910-279-1377 Registration is on NC TERMS […]

The NC Animal Emergency Response Working Group has developed this awareness course to introduce skills and resources for responders that may be involved in animal incidents. Have you ever thought of what you would do when you respond to an incident that involves a horse trailer, animal stuck in a pond, loose livestock obstructing traffic, […]

The NC Animal Emergency Response Working Group has developed this awareness course to introduce skills and resources for responders that may be involved in animal incidents. Have you ever thought of what you would do when you respond to an incident that involves a horse trailer, animal stuck in a pond, loose livestock obstructing traffic, […]

The NC Animal Emergency Response Working Group has developed this awareness course to introduce skills and resources for responders that may be involved in animal incidents. Have you ever thought of what you would do when you respond to an incident that involves a horse trailer, animal stuck in a pond, loose livestock obstructing traffic, […]

Course includes basic mud rescue and lifting techniques used in large animal rescue operations. Participant will utilize LAR equipment and basic rigging techniques to demonstrate learned skills. See the course registration site for training requirements and course details. Signed liability waivers & PPE required. Approved for 7 CE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Location: […]

Location: Taylor Farm, 202 Country Club Drive, Trenton, NC (Jones County – near New Bern) Dates/time: October 18-20, 2024, 8am-5/6pm Hosted by Eastern Equine Associates Mobile Veterinary Services For course registration and information contact: Stephanie Hill at [email protected] or 252-571-2297 Registration is on NC TERMS (https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/) Instructors: Justin and Tori McLeod, 4Hooves Large Animal Services, […]

Animal emergencies are human emergencies due to the “human to animal bond” and the emotional connection that exists which drives untrained individuals into life-threatening situations to save an animal.  If an animal is in distress, typically a 9-1-1 call will be made.  If emergency services personnel do not respond…well-intentioned, untrained, animal-loving Good Samaritans will self-deploy […]

Date: January 31-February 2, 2025 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Hosted by: St. George Fire Protection District – Special Operations Contact: Chief Russell Shoultz, [email protected], 228-363-3135 This training course is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control, equine and livestock owners, and anyone who may someday be involved in or be on-scene of […]