In-person training suspended due to the COVID-19 situation
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July 2021
Communication/Dispatch skills day with CERT
In-person training (pending Covid situation). Radios will be available for some technical training and practice. Highly recommended for dispatch and evacuation volunteers, but encouraged for all volunteers to attend as radios will be widely used in various roles within Napa CART. Collaborative training with Napa CERT. RSVP to info@napacart.org
Find out more »August 2021
Livestock Assessment, Handling & First Aid
Overview of how to keep yourself safe when handling, loading/unloading and caring for animals. These skills will help you become a more active partner with your veterinarian, and are required for some shelter, SIP and evacuation volunteers. Those wanting to fulfill a role where you will be working hands on with animals are required to take this course, however it’s encouraged for all volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »Livestock Assessment, Handling & First Aid skills day
Learn to take vitals (temperature, pulse and respiration rate) and use a stethoscope to listen to heart, lungs and digestive systems on various species. These skills will help you become a more active partner with your veterinarian, and are required for some shelter, SIP and evacuation volunteers. Those wanting to fulfill a role where you will be working hands on with animals are required to take this course, however it’s encouraged for all volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »October 2021
CERT Drill
CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) is taught through Napa County Office of Emergency Services and is required of all active volunteers. This class is the annual drill for people who have already completed the program. Time and location TBD. Check CERT's website for more information.
Find out more »November 2021
Take Down and Store Panels
Breakdown panels at the livestock shelter locations and store them for the off-season. In-person with appropriate social distancing protocols. Time and starting location TBD.
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