For information about continuing education opportunities visit the links below:
The Large Animal Rescue Co. provides professional training in Technical Large Animal Rescue (TLAR).
UCD-IAWTI seeks to share and disseminate animal welfare knowledge with universities, veterinarians, first responders and the general public.
UCD-CEH is joining forces with the Western Institute for Food Safety & Security (WIFSS) and the International Animal Welfare Training Institute (IAWTI) at UC Davis to develop a training program for first responders and community volunteers.
WIFFS Animals in Disaster Courses will help prepare first responders and community members for animal related emergencies.
To request a HALTER Scholarship, please provide the following information:
Name, Email, Cell Phone, Agency, Area of Residence, Skills and Capabilities, ICS 100 and 200 Yes/No
Email to: rescue@halterfund.org
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Training for First Responders
The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, led by The Center for Rural Development, is a DHS funded program providing training and resources to rural first responders. RDPC courses are offer both in-person and online, and are provided at no cost. More information about the RDPC can be found at www.RuralTraining.org.
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CERT Calendar & Registration | Marin Emergency Response Training
Visit the ReadyMarin website to see upcoming CERT trainings (and free Get Ready classes). You may need to advance through a few months to find the next CERT training in your area.
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ReadyMarin.ORGMarin Humane has organized a countywide animal disaster plan in the event of a disaster or emergency.
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Marinhumane.orgFSTEP ATR–AWARENESS -- FRIDAY, 8/18
THIS NEW CLASS IS REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY AS A SONOMA COUNTY HART MEMBER, and is a prerequisite for FSTEP ATR Technician. Contact LAR Co for more information. (TLAR@got.net)
FSTEP ATR-TECHNICIAN -- SATURDAY-SUNDAY -- 8/19-20
PREREQUISITE: ATR-Awareness is mandatory for ATR Tech participation.
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August 18, 19-20
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Kenwood / Glen Ellen, CA - Classroom & Lab sites will be announced week prior to trainings.
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Contact LAR Co for more information. (TLAR@got.net)
Contact HALTER Project for scholarship information (rescue@HALTERfund.org)
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Visit Large Animal Rescue Co. (LAR Co.)To schedule a Barn Basics Workshop, email rescue@HALTERfund.org
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June 2, 3, 4, 2017
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June 2 2017 (Friday) Hollister, CA Animal Technical Rescue - Awareness -classroom June 3, 4 2017 (Saturday, Sunday) Animal Technical Rescue - Technician - classroom with practicals and scenarios.
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May 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 2017
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Arcata, CA
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May 4 2017 (Thursday) Animal Technical Rescue - Awareness - classroom (Double Group class) May 5, 6 2017(Friday, Saturday) Group 1, May 8, 9 (Sunday, Monday) Group 2 Animal Technical Rescue - Technician - classroom with practicals and scenarios.
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Large Animal Rescue Company WebsiteDate:
November 14
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Petaluma, CA
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Dec 7, 2016
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November 6-7, 2016
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Hollister, CA
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October 25 - 26, 2016
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Jamestown, CA 95327
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August 6-7, 2016
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Duncan's Mills, CA
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Summer 2016
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Atwood Ranch, Glen Ellen
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June 27, 2016
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8am-4pm
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SRJC Shone Farm, Forestville
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May 3 - 5, 2016
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Red Bluff, CA
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April 26, 2016
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Nicasio, CA
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The Tomales Bay Watershed Council is partnering with the Marin Horse Council to host a 1-day Horse Keeper's Workshop in Nicasio on Wednesday, April 26. The workshop will convene a panel of experts who will help guide horse facility owners to a better understanding of the regulations, what they require, tools to help you comply, and methods to protect the health of your horses and the environment. The full day workshop will include panel presentations, box lunch, and a tour of a local equestrian facility to see best management practices in action and a demonstration of field water quality monitoring.
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April 8-9, 2017
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Chico, CA
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Large Animal Rescue Company WebsiteSanta Cruz County Horseman
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April 2 - 3, 2016
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Santa Cruz, CA
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April 1, 2017
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Access via Aston Ave. gate; Classroom SC - R&D Clubhouse at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds; Driving portion Brookwood parking lot East of the fairgrounds
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East Bay Regional Parks
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Spring 2016
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1-day class, for anyone!
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Winter 2016
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Belos Cavalos, Kenwood
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March 4, 2016
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Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Training Room, 2796 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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February 20 - 21, 2016
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Glen Ellen, CA
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Jan 21 - 22, 2017
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Butte County Search and Rescue Training Room, 3965 Morrow Lane, Chico
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January 16 - 17, 2016
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