ID
1-509-1339
Name
Animal Search and Rescue Technician
Status
Published
Version
1.7
Updated
11/14/2019 10:00:23 AM
Original Release
06/19/2018
Last Major Release
11/14/2019
Resource Category
Animal Emergency Response
Primary Core Capability
Mass Search and Rescue Operations
Secondary Core Capability
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Animal Search and Rescue (ASAR) Technician locates, captures, contains, and evacuates animals in one or more of the following competency areas after a disaster:
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 Search and Rescue Team
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
Description Notes
Not Specified
| Supporting Core Capabilities |
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| Types | |
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| Type | Description |
| Type 1 | Same as Type 2, PLUS: Performs safely in hazardous conditions involving animals exposed to a contaminated environment |
| Type 2 | Same as Type 3, PLUS: 1. Performs rescue in water-base situations 2. Performs technical rescue involving advanced animal rescue techniques and equipment, such as slack water and swiftwater rescue, high- and low-angle rescue, and use of slings and glides 3. Supports Urban Search and Rescue Team in compromised structure settings at an Operations Level |
| Type 3 | The Animal Search and Rescue Technician: 1. Performs rescue, rapid evacuation, and recovery in land-based situations 2. Performs rescue involving lifting and moving animals and equipment 3. Administers animal first aid 4. Ensures safety for self, team members, and operations by providing: a. Basic first aid for self and team members b. Simple decontamination of self and team members c. Ground vehicles for operations and support 5. Operates in environments with and without infrastructure, including areas affected by disasters and terrorism, and areas with compromised access to roadways, utilities, transportation, shelter, food, and water |
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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 specifies competency areas necessary based on the animal population the position will serve |
| Requestor specifies specialty areas (for example, fire, slack water, swiftwater) necessary based on incident requirements |
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| References |
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| Reference |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Animal Search and Rescue Team |
| FEMA, NIMS 508: Urban Search and Rescue 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 |
| National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs (NASAAEP) Best Practices for Animal Search and Rescue Training, latest edition adopted |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment, latest edition adopted |