View Position Qualification

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

Supporting Core Capabilities
None

Types
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

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

Education

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Training

Not Specified

Type 1

Completion of the following: 1. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 4. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction 5. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)-approved training in the use of approved methods of euthanasia for different species

Experience

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Demonstrates to appropriate AHJ representative a skill set relevant to depopulation methodology, or has experience working on an Animal Depopulation Team

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.

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	1. Arduous 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Keeps immunizations up to date and commensurate with mission

Currency

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Routinely trains with equipment and species commensurate with the mission

Professional and Technical Licenses and Certifications

Not Specified

Component Types
Type	Criteria
Type 1	Not Specified

Composition and Ordering Specifications
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

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Notes

References
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