ID
1-509-1336
Name
Animal Emergency Response Shelter Manager
Status
Published
Version
1.5
Updated
5/16/2024 2:01:20 PM
Original Release
06/19/2018
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Animal Emergency Response
Primary Core Capability
Mass Care Services
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Animal Emergency Response Shelter Manager provides leadership, supervision and administrative support for the operation and demobilization of a temporary animal shelter 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 Sheltering Team Animal Only Shelter, Animal Sheltering Team Cohabitated Shelter
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. Oversees setup, operations and demobilization of a complex temporary animal shelter on a site without existing facilities 2. Determines site suitability for a temporary animal shelter, based on animal populations and the species needing shelter 3. Designs a temporary animal shelter, including ventilation, electricity, water, exercise areas and other facilities 4. Establishes a supply line for a temporary animal shelter 5. Equips and organizes a temporary animal shelter 6. Plans security for a temporary animal shelter 7. Plans for and sets up isolation, quarantine and decontamination facilities, as necessary
Type 2The Animal Emergency Response Shelter Manager: 1. Oversees setup, operations and demobilization of a temporary animal shelter 2. Organizes and supervises all onsite staff and volunteers; delegate tasks, communicates instructions, enforces policies and sets priorities 3. Manages information and facilitates communications to, from and within the team 4. Ensures compliance with animal sheltering and animal welfare standards 5. Ensures facility and equipment maintenance, safety and biosecurity protocols, sanitation procedures and general upkeep 6. Helps identify and allocate resources to support the shelter
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
TrainingThe NIMS Training Program defines a national baseline to guide and promote NIMS training. It provides recommendations to assist Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in developing their own training plans, tailored to their specific needs
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. IS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
Type 21. 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
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of facility/site acquisition or identification 2. Knowledge of facility/site planning 3. Knowledge of facility renovation management Experience: Demonstrated experience in performing tasks required to set up a temporary animal shelter, including designing a shelter/facility layout and establishing organizational systems and workflow to ensure effective and efficient facility operations
Type 2Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of facility management and maintenance Experience: Two years of experience managing an animal shelter or equivalent facility
Physical/Medical Fitness1. NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions 2. 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
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 21. Arduous 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with current AHJ requirements
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill or simulation at least once every three years
Type 2Functions in this position during an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill or simulation at least once every five years
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not 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
The position typically works 12 hours per shift, is self-sustainable for 72 hours and is deployable up to 14 days
Requestor specifies competency areas necessary based on the animal population the position will serve
Requestor orders a Type 1 or Type 2 Animal Emergency Response Shelter Manager based on numerous factors, including: a. Availability of established or identified buildings, utilities, ventilation, and supply lines b. Availability of animal exercise areas c. Environmental conditions d. Feasibility of species colocation e. Number of animals needing shelter
1600
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Sheltering Team – Animal-Only Shelter
FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Sheltering Team – Cohabitated Shelter
FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Sheltering Team – Collocated Shelter
FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Evacuation, Transport, and Re-Entry Team
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019
National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs (NASAAEP) Emergency Animal Sheltering Best Practices, September 2014
Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters, December 2022
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.5 5/16/2024 2:01:20 PM PDF
1.4 4/22/2024 1:51:22 PM PDF
1.3 11/14/2019 9:54:50 AM PDF
1.2 10/26/2018 2:10:25 PM PDF
1.1 9/28/2018 5:18:02 PM PDF
1.0 6/19/2018 12:02:00 AM PDF