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July 2018
Monthly Training: Napa Wildlife Rescue
Learn about the wild side of Napa animal care from John Comisky, President of Napa Wildlife Rescue, including resources, contact points and tips for handling injured animals. Session is free and open to the public. Bring a friend!
Find out more »September 2018
Monthly Training: Activation Drill
This training session will be an on-site, active scenario drill. Please Bring your Go Bag and a small gear bag with any equipment you might need to perform communications, volunteer management, donation management, evacuation or shelter in place roles. Please wear proper clothing to handle animals and move equipment. If you are interested in evacuation, do not bring your trailer, we will identify all haulers with a hauling capacity sticker upon arrival. This is a great opportunity to work with…
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November 2018
CERT Napa Valley Training
Are you prepared to help yourself, family and neighbors in the event of a major disaster? Do you know what utilities to shut off in your home and how? Do you know how to extinguish a fire before it becomes large? Do you know how to safely remove a victim trapped under debris? Do you know the basic first aid techniques that can save a life? These questions are answered in a course now being offered to the residents &…
Find out more »PG&E Electrical Line Safety Training
This training will be held in conjunction with Napa CERT and American Canyon CERT. A Public Safety Specialist from PG&E will be discussing how to identify important components of natural gas and electric utility infrastructure and recognizing emergency conditions, public safety power shut off in extreme weather conditions and more!
Find out more »February 2019
Volunteer Training in Animal Disaster Response for New Volunteers
This is an orientation training for those that are new to Napa CART and have not taken this specific training in the past. It is also one of the requirements needed to become a Certified Animal Disaster Service Worker for Napa CART. Check-in begins at 8:30am and the training will run from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Wear clothing suitable for animal handling and moving equipment and bring a lunch. Name
Find out more »Volunteer Training in Animal Disaster Response for Returning Volunteers
This is an orientation training for those familiar with Napa CART and have taken this specific training in the past. It is also one of the requirements needed to become a Certified Animal Disaster Service Worker for Napa CART. Check-in begins at 8:30am and the training will run from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Wear clothing suitable for animal handling and moving equipment and bring a lunch. Name
Find out more »CERT Skill Update
CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) is taught through Napa County Office of Emergency Services and is required of all active volunteers. This February 16 class is the annual refresher for people who have already completed the program.
Find out more »March 2019
Small Animal Shelter Operations and Shelter In Place
This class is required for Napa CART volunteers assisting with the sheltering and shelter in place of small animals (house pets) and is highly recommended for all volunteers.
Find out more »April 2019
Trailer Safety & Maneuvering Course
This class is to prepare and certify volunteers to haul animals in trailers during emergencies, as well as for all related animal transportation activities. Required for Trailer drivers, recommended for pilot car and general transportation drivers.
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