Large Animal Technical Rescue – Safety and Success Through Prevention, Preparedness, and Partnerships (MOO-0004)

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 […]

Large Animal Technical Rescue Training: Train for Reality… Train for the “What If”

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 […]

Wildlife During Emergencies & Disasters (NC-PEART-10)

This course covers the proper identification and handling of wildlife when responding to initial animal rescue calls and when animals are involved in an emergency situation. Proper notification processes and legal issues will be discussed. Course is open to first responders and animal response team members ONLY! Offered by: Forsyth County Location: Kernersville FD, Station […]

Introduction to Large Animal Technical Rescue (Awareness/Basic Level Training)

4Hour – INTRODUCTION TO LARGE ANIMAL TECHNICAL RESCUE (AWARENESS / BASIC LEVEL TRAINING) WHEN: April 5, 2025 12:30pm – 4:30pm WHERE: Rescue Ranch – 1424 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville NC WHO: Hosted by Rescue Ranch and Mitchell Community College REGISTRATION CONTACT: Ken Menster, Mitchell Community College – (704) 978-1340 [email protected] REGISTRATION FEE WAIVED FOR NC FIRE, […]

Large Animal Technical Rescue Training: Train for Reality… Train for the “What If”

Date: May 9-11, 2025 Location: Ocean Isle Beach, NC Hosted by: Grissettown-Longwood Fire Rescue and Brunswick Community College Contact: Chief Tal Grissett, Grissettown-Longwood Fire Rescue, [email protected], 910-287-3030 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 […]

Animal Emergency Response Awareness Course (NC-8-100)

The NC Animal Emergency Response Working Group has developed an 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, […]

Large Animal Technical Rescue Training: Train for the Reality… Train for the “What If”

Date: May 16-18, 2025 Location: Greenville, NC area (exact location TBD) Hosted by: Pitt Community College Contact: Mekenzie Newkirk, Director of Emergency Services Training, [email protected], 252-493-7742 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 […]

Mud Rescue & Lifting Techniques for Large Animal Rescue (LAR) (NC-PEART-16)

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. Offered by: Forsyth County Primary Instructor: Scottie Emerson Location: Northwoods Stable – Forsyth County, 5225 Murray Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Date/time: Tuesday, June 3, 2025  8:00am-4:00pm  

Large Animal Technical Rescue Training: Train for Reality…. Train for the “What If”

Date: June 6-8, 2025 Location: Trenton, NC (near New Bern, NC) Hosted by: Eastern Equine Associates Mobile Veterinary Services and Taylor Farm Contact: Stephanie Hill, [email protected], 252-571-2297 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 […]

Co-Location Shelter Fundamentals (NC-PEART-0229)

This course was formally known as the CAMET (Companion Animal Mobile Equipment Trailer) and Sheltering Course. This course will train volunteers and emergency response personnel on the legal responsibilities for companion animal sheltering during emergencies, essential skills needed to set up an emergency animal shelter and how to utilize the Companion Animal Mobile Equipment Trailer (CAMET) and […]