ID
1-509-1335
Name
Animal Depopulation Specialist
Status
Published
Version
1.6
Updated
11/14/2019 9:52:53 AM
Original Release
06/19/2018
Last Major Release
11/14/2019
Resource Category
Animal Emergency Response
Primary Core Capability
Environmental Response/Health and Safety
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Animal Depopulation Specialist depopulates animals when necessary because of public health and welfare concerns, disease exposure, threat, or infection. The Animal Depopulation Specialist has knowledge and expertise in one or more specialty areas of depopulation as outlined in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, and has knowledge, expertise, and experience in depopulating animals in one or more of the following competency areas:
1. Companion animals, including pets, service animals, and assistance animals
2. Livestock, including food or fiber animals and domesticated equine species
3. Wildlife animals, captive wildlife, and zoo animals
4. Laboratory animals
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
Animal Depopulation Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
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Type | Description |
Type 1 | The Animal Depopulation Specialist: 1. Reviews the availability of animal handling facilities and evaluates their efficiency and safety (for animals and people) 2. Assesses the number, size, and weight of animals for depopulation 3. Assesses the staffing levels necessary for effective depopulation 4. Safely depopulates animals as trained, as expediently and humanely as possible 5. Ensures effective depopulation methodology for the species 6.Prepares animals for disposal |
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Education | Not Specified |
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Training | Not Specified |
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Experience | Not Specified |
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Physical/Medical Fitness | 1. PPE is mission specific and may vary by work environment; it includes protective footwear, protective clothing for skin exposure, eye and ear protection, respirators, gloves, and masks. 2. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions. |
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Currency | Not Specified |
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Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications | Not Specified |
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Composition and Ordering Specifications |
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Specification |
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment |
Requestor discusses animal handling supplies and equipment necessary for specific species |
Requestor specifies competency areas necessary based on the animal population the position will manage |
Notes |
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References |
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Reference |
FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Depopulation Team |
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 |
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 |
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016 |
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals, 2013 |
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), Depopulation and Disposal for Birds in Your HPAI-Infected Flock, APHIS 91-85-010, January 2016 |