Animal Rescue Training Level 3

Our specialist animal rescue training is for those who work with or are likely to come in to contact with large animals. This includes emergency responders, livestock transporters, large animal vets and nurses, stable management and staff, racecourses, agricultural colleges and zoos. Our highly acclaimed animal rescue team members regularly carry out large and small animal rescues and have a strong international profile and are widely regarded as experts in this field.

The team also provides training at veterinary universities throughout the country and run courses for equine owners, RSPCA Inspectors, plus UK and European fire and rescue services. Our trainers have designed and developed industry standards for rescue in collaboration with members of the CFOA Animal Rescue Practioners Forum in order to provide a robust, joined up approach to incidents involving animals. 3SFire are proud to provide the ongoing animal rescue training on behalf of Babcock to the London Fire Brigade.

Our Animal Rescue Level 3 training can be provided either at the HIWFRS Animal Rescue Centre at Lyndhurst Fire Station, based in the New Forest, or at a location convenient for the trainees throughout the UK.

Animal Rescue Training – Level 3

This 4-day course will be held at Lyndhurst Fire Station in the New Forest.

 

Please note that this training is only available to service personnel who have completed the necessary Animal Rescue Level 2 training within the last three years.

 

This course aims to equip personnel with the skills and knowledge to support the resolution of incidents involving animals. This includes providing specialist tactical advice, leadership and enhanced safety based on advanced knowledge of animal behaviour, rescue techniques and veterinary capabilities. Participants will learn to provide tactical leadership and advice using veterinary-approved animal rescue techniques and equipment. The course also provides an informed working knowledge of veterinary and animal welfare agency capabilities, leading to the safe resolution of large animal incidents. Furthermore, candidates will gain the ability to provide AR1 and AR2 training to service personnel and/or act as subject matter experts to senior managers.

 

Participants will gain advanced knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and psychology. They will learn about physical and chemical restraint, including methods, types and routes of administration for sedation, anaesthesia and euthanasia. The course will cover the veterinary industry, its requirements and ways of working, as well as an understanding of the equine and agricultural industries and communities. Knowledge of equine and livestock transportation systems will be provided, along with information on common zoonoses and the ability to offer additional subject matter advice during disease outbreaks.

 

Participants will also gain knowledge of the contact details for agencies that may be required to support animal rescue incidents, such as the RSPCA, dog wardens, DEFRA, Natural England, and veterinary associations. The course will cover animal-related legislation, including the Dangerous Dogs Act, Dangerous Wild Animals, Animal Welfare Act, and movement legislation. Finally, participants will learn to maintain their skills based on guidance from the CFOA Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum.

 

All candidates will be provided with a certificate on completion of the course.

 

Cost: Please contact our team for a quote.

All our courses can be tailored to meet your needs. Please contact us for details and a bespoke quote.

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