The SMART Search and Rescue Team

 presents

Standard Two Day Large Animal Rescue training

This is a two day training event

Saturday November 20th and Sunday November 21st

both days from 9am to 4pm

Presented by

MSPCA Equine Ambulance Program  

&

The SMART Search and Rescue Team

SMART Search and Rescue Team Co Team Leaders:

Mike Brammer, Roger Lauze, Sharon O'Keefe,

Manny Maciel and Julie Robitaille

Sponsored by

 State of Massachusetts Animal Response Team (SMART)

 Target Audience

 SMART Search and Rescue Team Members

Animal Control Officers

Fire Fighters

Target Audience

Priority will be given to SAR Team Members, MA Firefighters and Animal Control Officers.

Description

The training is designed to give rescue personnel a basic knowledge of horse and livestock behavior and large animal rescue techniques.  There are two components of this training.  The first part of the classroom sessions will give the basics of horse and livestock behavior and an insight into body language of the different species.  The second part of the classroom will show in detail the theory and proper use of the rescue equipment listed in the outline.

The practical aspect of the training is to be able to put the basics taught in the classroom to work in a controlled environment.  We will demonstrate the proper handling techniques and the participants will have an opportunity for hands-on with the animals.  The practical with the rescue equipment will involve the use of our training mannequin “Lucky the horse”.  Using Lucky gives us the ability to give every attendee the chance for hands on with the rescue equipment.  We are able to reenact different rescue scenarios using our rescue equipment and the equipment found on fire department rescue vehicles.

This training will lay the basics down for large animal rescue and familiarize the participants with the rescue equipment that is available to them and the equipment that they may already have that can be used in these rescues.  This is the first step in preparing responders to handle large animal rescue.

IMPORTANT COURSE DETAILS:

• Registration for this event is required by the deadline listed.
• All events are free of charge but donations are always appreciated.  
• No food or beverages will be provided so please plan accordingly.  
• Part of this training will be completed outdoors and with live animals. Please plan your clothing and footwear to accommodate this.   Please wear boots, bring gloves, and safety helmets if you have them. 
• An indemnity hold harmless agreement is required for attendance at our training events.  A new agreement is needed every time you attend a training event.  You can find this agreement on the SMART website at the following link http://www.smart-mass.org/howtovolunteer.html.  Please bring your completed form with you on the day of the training event.   This is mandatory.
• Space is limited and will come on a first come first serve basis.  Our SMART team members will get first priority and if space is still available then we will accept non team member registrants.  

Questions regarding this event can be directed to Julie Robitaille at smartsar@verizon.net 508-245-9688