ID
1-509-1337
Name
Animal Emergency Response Team Leader
Status
Published
Version
1.3
Updated
11/14/2019 9:56:39 AM
Original Release
06/19/2018
Last Major Release
11/14/2019
NQS Position
Resource Category
Animal Emergency Response
Primary Core Capability
Operational Coordination
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Animal Emergency Response Team Leader leads and coordinates an Animal Emergency Response Team within the incident command structure, working 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
such as an Animal Evacuation, Transport, and Re-entry Team or an Animal Sheltering Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The Animal Emergency Response Team Leader: 1. Serves as the team leader 2. Manages team members 3. Manages operational missions assigned to the team 4. Helps identify, procure, and allocate resources to support animal emergency response missions 5. Facilitates communications to, from, and within the team 6. Coordinates team activities within the incident command structure 7. Ensures team safety 8. Ensures compliance with animal welfare standards
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not specified
TrainingNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100 2. IS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 3. ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 4. IS-700: National Incident Management System, An Introduction 5. IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
ExperienceNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 11. Three years of experience as a supervisor or team leader in an animal care setting 2. Leadership experience in an animal emergency response incident or an operations-based exercise
Physical/Medical Fitness1. 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 11. Moderate 2. Is able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Keeps immunizations up to date and commensurate with mission
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 five years
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not 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 specifies competency areas necessary based on the animal population the position will serve
1033
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Evacuation, Transport, and Re-entry Team
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, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017
FEMA, National Response Framework, June 2016
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.3 11/14/2019 9:56:39 AM PDF
1.2 10/26/2018 2:15:28 PM PDF
1.1 9/28/2018 5:18:04 PM PDF
1.0 6/19/2018 12:02:57 AM PDF