Animal rescue

Animal rescue is statutory and is subject to strict animal protection legislation. Animals have rights and these impact the rescue operations executed by the fire service.

Theoretical introduction:

• Induction
• First Aid and immediate measures
• Large and small animal rescue
• Deployments with exotic animals
• Animal specific information

Practical drills:

• Animal rescue
• Horizontal and vertical rescue
• Special rescues
• Rescuing recumbent animals 
• Animal rescue in slippery and wet terrain
• Animal rescue and measures in the event of fire
• Lifting and traction devices
• Round sling and animal rescue systems
• Capturing animals running free 
• Accommodating rescued animals
• Cooperation with animal rescue organisations