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Rescue
09-18-2007

I. Rescue Team Supervisor

Supervisor: AR Operations Section Chief

The Animal Response Rescue Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating animal rescue efforts needed in a disaster. The position requires a working knowledge of animal handling skills, including many species, as well as knowledge of technical rescue operations. The position will organize and appoint AR Rescue Team Leaders and Members, and will be responsible for triage of all incoming rescue requests.

 

II. Rescue Team Leader

Supervisor: AR Rescue Supervisor
The Animal Response Rescue Team Leader is responsible for a team of up to 5 rescue team members. The team leader must ensure safe rescue procedures are followed and must ensure the safety and well being of the team above all. The position requires a working knowledge and ability to execute technical animal rescue operations; ideally the position will be filled by someone with an advanced tactical rescue certification.

III. Rescue Team Member

Supervisor: Rescue Team

The Animal Response Rescue Team Member is responsible for participating in animal rescue efforts in the field. The rescue efforts may be assigned or found situations, The position requires working knowledge of animal handling for multiple species, and a working knowledge of technical rescue operations. The position also requires the ability to work safely with a team in a potentially hazardous environment

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