What to expect
In Person learning
This class is offered in-person to give the learner the opportunity to practice with the instructors guidance.
Small groups
Classes are usually kept at no more than 20 students to allow for personal attention to everybody’s needs.
Hands on practice
We will practice various scenarios and techniques to prepare First Responders for real life emergencies.
comprehensive theory session
The theoretical part of the class is held classroom style.
Questions are not only welcome, but encouraged!
manual and certification
All participants receive a comprehensive manual with everything they learn in the class.
The certificate is valid for 3 years.
Follow up
After the class each student receives a follow up email with helpful information, and printables.
I also offer bi-annual virtual Q&A’s via Microsoft Teams.
Curriculum*
Understanding the prey animals (Horse, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, and bison)
How they function
Interpreting their body language
Safe approach
Safe handling
Trapped livestock
methods of attaching ropes and straps
areas of safety concern
lifting, etc.
Barn Fires and Hay fires
barn fire behavior
realities of stall confinement
types of fires and types of extinguishers
evacuation procedures
what to expect, etc.
Forest and grass fires
Building collapse
Escaped livestock
Highway and roadways
causes of collisions
containment of livestock
public safety
Euthanasia of horses and livestock
methods
regulations
disposal
Rescue Kits – recommendations and discussions
Scene security and legalities of various emergency situations involving livestock
Flow chart of priorities/triage for dealing with livestock
In case of emergency – numbers to have, recommendations, etc.
Tying effective knots for various situations
Upcoming Dates
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*As all classes are frequently reviewed and updated, curriculum is subject to change.