Animal Rescue For The Swiftwater / Flood Rescue Professional
Course Instructor John Carney Vice President A.C.E. Rescue
Sponsored By The University Of Akron Fire Training Center for Fire and Hazardous Materials
When disaster strikes, evacuation of people along with their animals is now mandated by Federal Law. This course is designed to guide Public Safety professionals on how to safely manage the rescue of animals in the flood disaster waterborne environment.
This One-Day course which fulfills NIMS / FEMA training requirements addresses:
· Humans and Animals in Flood Disasters
· Animal Behavior And Human Interaction
· Animal Rescue Concepts & Philosophies
· Small Animal Rescue
· Large Animal Rescue
· Exotic Animal Rescue
· Animal Transport & Control Equipment
· Basic Animal Assessment & First Aid
Course Instructor
Lt. John Carney, BS, REMT-P Vice President A.C.E. Rescue
Director, Water Rescue Branch
Summit County Technical Response Operations Team
Akron, Ohio
The Tallmadge Fire Department – 23 year FM officer
Course Dates and Locations:
Quirk Cultural Center
1201 Grant Avenue Jan 9, 2010
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 44223 Jan 16, 2010
Jan 23, 2010
University Of Akron
Medina County University Center
6300 Technology Lane Feb 6, 2010
Medina, Ohio 44256
Class Schedule: 9am --- 5pm each day (registration opens at 8:30am)
(Lunch will be on your own)
Course Tuition
$35 per person
(Includes Textbook)
8-hrs of Continuing Education Credit awarded by The University Of Akron
To Register for this Course, please call University of Akron:
Rose at (330) 972-2116 or Matt at (330) 972-6652
Or by email: wrose@uakron.edu