Napa Community Animal Response Team
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This activity is the finale to livestock shelter shut down. During this morning, we will tidy up the pasture, disassemble panels from pens, prepare panels for storage and clean/store remaining... [Continue Reading]
A casual get-together for ACS Field (formerly ASAR). We'll have the opportunity to get reacquainted for 2026, and will discuss roles, qualifications, equipment, forms, as well as the new fitness standard. If you have any questions that need to be addressed, bring them to the meeting, as others may have same or similar questions. Sign... [Continue Reading]
This is the regular monthly training for the approved Animal Technical Rescue (ATR) team. Topics will vary by month. Activity: Small group of certified technicians meeting outdoors to practice technical rescue scenarios on a mannequin in conjunction with Large Animal Evacuation exercises. Prerequisites: Current Animal Technical Rescue Certification, Team ATR Sign up in your MyImpact... [Continue Reading]
To attend, you must have completed your CERT basic training. More information here: https://www.napacounty.gov/362/Community-Emergency-Response-Team-CERT Remember to bring your CERT vest and note-taking materials and wear long pants and dress for the weather. We look forward to seeing you there! Sign up in your MyImpact profile: myimpactpage.com (You'll see the location details displayed in your profile.)
The Farmed Animal Immersive (FAI) is a one-of-a-kind, full-day training designed specifically for Disaster Service Workers (DSWs). This hands-on, immersive experience equips participants with species-specific knowledge, essential skills, and the confidence to assess, handle, and respond effectively to the unique needs of farmed animals. Through real-life situational drills and immersive learning with farmed animals, responders... [Continue Reading]
This is the regular monthly training for the approved Animal Technical Rescue (ATR) team. Topics will vary by month. Activity: Small group of certified technicians meeting outdoors to practice technical rescue scenarios on a mannequin in conjunction with Large Animal Evacuation exercises. Prerequisites: Current Animal Technical Rescue Certification, Team ATR Sign up in your MyImpact... [Continue Reading]
The Farmed Animal Immersive (FAI) is a one-of-a-kind, full-day training designed specifically for Disaster Service Workers (DSWs). This hands-on, immersive experience equips participants with species-specific knowledge, essential skills, and the confidence to assess, handle, and respond effectively to the unique needs of farmed animals. Through real-life situational drills and immersive learning with farmed animals, responders... [Continue Reading]
The Farmed Animal Immersive (FAI) is a one-of-a-kind, full-day training designed specifically for Disaster Service Workers (DSWs). This hands-on, immersive experience equips participants with species-specific knowledge, essential skills, and the confidence to assess, handle, and respond effectively to the unique needs of farmed animals. Through real-life situational drills and immersive learning with farmed animals, responders... [Continue Reading]
Do you want to help your community in times of need? Now would be a great time to help ensure you, your family (both two and four legged) are better prepared in case of a local disaster or emergency in the coming year! And what better way to do that than by joining Napa CART?... [Continue Reading]
8:00am check in, 8:30am-9:45am Napa CART Returning Volunteers will receive an annual recap including info from Napa CART, CVET and Cal CARTs. In addition, volunteers will be updated with the new training calendar, training requirements, and training formats. Better Impact and reciprocity training updates will be shared as well as the annual safety training necessary... [Continue Reading]
Napa CART volunteers will receive updated training on the shelter intake process and care protocols. Volunteers who intend to work hands-on in the shelter will have the opportunity to satisfy... [Continue Reading]
9:30am check in, 10:00am-2:00pm Napa CART and CVET personnel will train volunteers on shelter intake procedures, including small animal handling and first aid, biosecurity, crate setup, forms, and shelter staging and orientation. Napa CART t-shirt, long pants, closed toe shoes, gloves and sun protection recommended. There is pre-work required for this skills training. Please watch... [Continue Reading]
This will be an evacuation simulation for a population of mixed animals, with practice handling and loading animals. With CVET assessment team, radio communications, and field fitness assessment. Prerequisite: Candidate... [Continue Reading]
Learn how to prepare for and respond to natural gas and electric outages, hazards and emergencies. Register for only one of the three available dates. Requirement: Team ACS Field requirement... [Continue Reading]
Description to come. Limited space available, but we will be keeping a wait list. Email info@napacart.org if you are interested but unable to register. Sign ups open soon in your... [Continue Reading]
Learn how to prepare for and respond to natural gas and electric outages, hazards and emergencies. Register for only one of the three available dates. Requirement: Team ACS Field requirement... [Continue Reading]
Hands on practice of various roles in or supporting the Command Center, with a focus on Shelterly proficiency. Recommended self-studies: Napa CART: Command Center 2026 Napa CART: Hotline Shelterly: Overview... [Continue Reading]
Description to come. Limited space available, but we will be keeping a wait list. Email info@napacart.org if you are interested but unable to register. Sign up in your MyImpact profile:... [Continue Reading]
Learn how to prepare for and respond to natural gas and electric outages, hazards and emergencies. Register for only one of the three available dates. Requirement: Team ACS Field requirement... [Continue Reading]
With a recent vehicle and/or trailer inspection in hand, volunteers can learn techniques for and test to become certified to haul trailers with Napa CART. A CART trailer will be... [Continue Reading]