Napa Community Animal Response Team
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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.... [Continue Reading]
Put your skills to the test in a simulated disaster exercise.
This 2-hour class covers basic safety and situational awareness in Wild land and Suburban fire, flood, earthquake and other disasters. Other topics include natural/propane gas, power line and hazardous material safety. Enrollment is open to anyone interested in Volunteer Disaster Service Work, stable farm, sanctuary, animal shelter, other facility managers and workers, and anyone interested... [Continue Reading]
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.
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. Bring your lunch, water, work gloves, and boots. Check in at 8:30, course starts at 9:00am at Napa Valley College in the Community... [Continue Reading]
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. Bring your lunch, water, work gloves, and boots. Check in at 8:30, course starts at 9:00am at Napa Valley College in the Community Room... [Continue Reading]
A gathering and picnic to show appreciation for all our wonderful volunteers, Location TBA.
A gathering and picnic to show appreciation for all our wonderful volunteers, Location TBA.
Learn to take vitals (temperature, pulse and respiration rate) and use a stethoscope to listen to heart, lungs and digestive systems on various species. 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... [Continue Reading]
Cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. We are hoping to reschedule this event for later in the year.
Cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. We are hoping to reschedule this event for later in the year.
Cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date or online training options.
Cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date.
Cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date or online training options.
Cancelled due to COVID-19 crisis. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date or online training options.
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... [Continue Reading]
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. A certificate of completion will be awarded to students at... [Continue Reading]
Overview of intake process, forms and biosecurity protocols for a companion animal shelter. RSVP to info@napacart.org.
Due to covid restrictions we will not be able to host this event as intended. A recording of this clinic will be made available instead. Instructor: Jerry Tindell
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 end of class. Instructor: Gary Johnson