Free trainings through the FEMA Independent Study Program
Basic recommended trainings for anyone who wants to volunteer with an official response organization during an emergency or disaster response.
IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
Basic recommended trainings for anyone who wants to volunteer on behalf of animals with an official response organization during an emergency or disaster response.
IS-10.A: Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness
IS-11.A: Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
IS-111.A: Livestock in Disasters
Other websites to check for animal response related trainings in North Carolina:
https://ncaerwg.org/training/
https://4hoovessmart.com/schedule
https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseSearch.do
Upcoming Training
*NCVMB has approved Continuing Education Credits for these courses. CE credit may be obtained for other courses by contacting NCVMB prior to taking the course.
7/15/24 | 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Animal Emergency Response Awareness Course (NC-8-100)*
4 hours CE credit from NCVMB
Reidsville, NC
Registration: https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=160712
7/29/24 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Animal Emergency Response Awareness Course (NC-8-100)*
4 hours CE credit from NCVMB
Hosted by A-B Tech Emergency Services Division
Location: AB-Tech Woodfin, 24 Canoe Lane, Woodfin, NC 28804, Apparatus Building Classroom B
Registration is REQUIRED on NC TERMS and through the college (registration form is also on TERMS). https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=161720
7/30/24 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Animal Emergency Response Awareness Course (NC-8-100)*
4 hours CE credit from NCVMB
Hosted by A-B Tech Emergency Services Division
Location: AB-Tech Woodfin, 24 Canoe Lane, Woodfin, NC 28804, Apparatus Building Classroom B
Registration is REQUIRED on NC TERMS and through the college (registration form is also on TERMS). https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=161721
8/15/24 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mud Rescue & Lifting Techniques for Large Animal Rescue*
7 hours CE credit from NCVMB
Winston-Salem
Registration: https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=157631
9/17/24 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Animal Response Tabletop Exercise (TTX) – Topic TBD*
4 hours CE credit from NCVMB
Winston-Salem, NC
Registration: https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=157647
10/18/24 – 10/20/24
Large Animal Technical Rescue: Safety and Success Through Prevention, Preparedness, and Partnerships*
24 hours of CE credit from NCVMB
Trenton, NC
Registration Contact: Stephanie Hill
[email protected], (252) 571-2297
Registration: https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=158118
11/8/24 – 11/10/24 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Large Animal Technical Rescue – Safety and Success Through Prevention, Preparedness, and Partnerships (MOO-0004)*
24 hours CE credit from NCVMB
Raleigh, NC
Registration: https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=160674