In-person training suspended due to the COVID-19 situation
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June 2019
Field Operations
Learn step-by-step Napa CART operating procedures for evacuation and shelter-in-place from incident outbreak through deployment, field activities, forms, debriefing, demobilization, and recovery. Required for Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »July 2019
Communications Operations
A general overview of radio anatomy and operations, with some hands on practice and exercises. Required for those interested in evacuation and shelter in place, but encouraged for all volunteers, especially those working in shelters, as radios will be used in various roles. This will be a collaborative training between Napa CART and Napa CERT. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »August 2019
Activation Drill
Put your skills to the test in a simulated disaster exercise.
Find out more »September 2019
Safe Animal Handling and Vitals
Learn to take an animal’s temperature, pulse, respiration rate and use a stethoscope to listen to heart, lungs, and digestive system. These skills will help you become a more active partner with your veterinarian and are required for some shelter, SIP and evacuation volunteers. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Find out more »March 2020
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
A gathering and picnic to show appreciation for all our wonderful volunteers, Location TBA.
Find out more »January 2021
New Volunteer Training in Animal Disaster Response
Overview of Animal Disaster Response and roles within Napa Community Animal Response Team. Geared towards those who are new to Animal Disaster Response and/or Napa CART. Required for all Napa CART volunteers. Pre-registration/annual membership fee is required: $50 (please use donate button below to process payment). Zoom link will be sent out close to training date.
Find out more »Returning Volunteer Training in Animal Disaster Response
Overview of Animal Disaster Response and roles within Napa Community Animal Response Team. Designed for those familiar with Napa CART operations and Animal Disaster Response. Required for all Napa CART volunteers. Pre-registration/annual membership fee is required: $45 (please use donate button below to process payment). Zoom link will be sent out close to training date.
Find out more »February 2021
CERT Refresher
Due to the COVID-19 situation the annual CERT Update Training is being moved from an "in-person" training to on-line training. This training is open to any person who has completed CERT training, even if you are not currently active on a CERT team. You do not need to preregister for this training. The link to join the Zoom training (Meeting ID: 918 2293 1757) is: https://napavalley-edu.zoom.us/j/91822931757 The training will cover... - CERT Program Update - Fire Awareness - Handling Small…
Find out more »All-Hazards with Basic Fireline Safety
Part 1 (1hr) covers vital topics such as hazard recognition, hazard assessment, and tools for recognizing hazards in disaster situations such as wildland fires, floods/landslides, earthquakes and others. Will also include in depth power line safety, propane/natural gas safety and other hazards you may encounter in disaster situations. Part 2 (2hrs) covers wildland fire safety aspects including entrapment avoidance, fire behavior, general wildland safety, current issues/concerns, and risk management. A certificate of completion will be awarded to students at the…
Find out more »March 2021
Hotline and Forms
Overview of Hotline set up, procedures and forms used. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
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