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ASAR Training and Response's Podcast

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -

From the adventure and excitement of entering a zero-resource environment to save the life of an animal to the heartwarming thrill of reuniting that animal with it's owner. You will feel so close to the action your heart will race as you are "there" at the moment the life of that animal was changed forever. Interviews include live audio from field operations, emotional stories from responders as they share their most memorable moments, disaster preparedness for all species of animals, what it takes to be a credentialed animal rescuer, equipment and training, and much more! See the photo galleries that relate to these stories at www.asartraining.com.

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Episodes

Episode 29, Shield in the field!

March 27, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

As disaster responders we, and the animals we are there to assist, are exposed to various levels of contamination during disaster and crises response. A safe effective cleanser. In this episode, Carla and Eric will talk to David Hughes about shield cleanser and how ASAR is teaming up to support this cleanser that can be used for a myriad of treatments for human and animals and can be used as an effective cleanser for equipment.  For more information about Shield products contact David Hughe...

Episode 28 Rescuing the Rescue

March 03, 2024 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

As our nations shelters are continuing to experience record intake and low adoption numbers many shelters turn to private rescue organizations to lighten the burden.  Join us on this episode as Eric and Carla and a panel of shelter professionals dive into the topic of private rescue groups and how many groups are finding themselves needing rescue in the current pet sheltering crises.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 27, 2023 recap and what's in store for 2024!

January 04, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Join Eric and  Carla as they recap the 2023 year for ASAR and what we have planned in 2024! #asartraining #animalrescue #roperescue #technicalrescue #firefighter #zoo #zookeeper #animalcontrol #petshelter #disasterresponse #disaster  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 26. No Room at the Inn! Join our Panel of Subject Matter Experts as we Discuss the Pet Sheltering Crisis

December 20, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MB

Our pet shelters are bursting at the seams with no relief in sight. Please join us as we speak to a panel of sheltering subject matter experts about why we are in this situation, what shelters are doing to keep their heads above water, and how communities can support their shelters and the people who devote their lives to the care of these animals.  #asartraining #animalincidentmanagment #bisselpets #animalshelter #rescue #pets #animalcontrol #aco #veterinarians  Support the show https://...

Episode 25 How the American Red Cross is supporting people with pets during disasters

December 05, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Join us as we talk with a panel of experts from the American Red Cross to discuss the new partnership with Petsmart Charities to support people and their pets effected by disasters.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 24 How do you fit an Elephant in a Storm Shelter? How Zoological Facilities plan for disaster.

November 19, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

What do Zoological Facilities do to plan for disasters? Ice Storms, Tornados, Hurricanes, flooding and and more can effect a Zoological facility. These facilities are uniquely equipped to provide support to each other before, during and after a disaster. Join us as we talk with Julia Wagner from ZDR3 and discuss the incredible program that is available for Zoological facilities either facing disaster or responding to it.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com...

Episode 23 Public messaging for animal welfare organizations

November 02, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

We have all seen what can happen when a social media post goes wrong or what can happen if your organization is not communicating with the public. In this episode we will discuss what a Public Information Officer does and why your team needs one and how to create proper public messaging for your organization during times of disaster and day to day operations. Join us as we talk with PIO Lisa Norwood about her role at the San Antonio Humane society and we talk about the good bad and ugly of p...

Episode 22, Interagency agreement to bring assistance to Maui Humane Society field services for support after the fire

October 16, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Join us this episode as Eric and Carla talk with Jerrica Owen from the National Animal Care and Control Association and Kristi Boucher from the Washington Animal Control Association. We will be talking about a recent interagency agreement between Animal Incident Management and Maui Humane Society and how AIM utilized the relationships between NACA and State Animal Control Associations to provide Animal Control Support to Maui Humane Society field services after the fires in Lahaina.  Suppor...

Episode 21, Is your pet shelter ready for a Disaster?

September 25, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

What does a pet shelter do when disaster strikes? Join us as we talk with Kim Alboum from the Bissell Pet Foundation about the new Animal Incident Management  initiative and how it can help your shelter and community.  We will discuss what resources are available for pet shelters before, during and after a disaster, and what your shelter can do NOW to be prepared! Check out the following links for resources! https://www.animalincidentmanagement.com/ https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/# htt...

Episode 20, Technical rescue for Elephants with subject matter expert Mike McClure

February 14, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

How do you pick up an elephant? Join us as we talk with Mike McClure about his experiences with technical rescue of our largest mammals and how ASAR is incorporating subject matter experts to assist exotic animals in the United States and abroad.   #elephants #elephantrescue #zoo #zoovet #zookeeper #technicalrescue #firefighter #animalrescue #animalcontrol  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 19, Hurricane Ian Response with Krissie Newman

October 23, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

If you have ever wanted to know what its like to deploy with an Animal Search and Rescue Team to a Hurricane deployment then join us! This podcast goes in depth on our most recent deployment and we tell the stories of the animals and people that were impacted by Hurricane Ian.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 18, How the ASAR Technical Rescue Team is working with Giraffe Conservation efforts

September 07, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

You will not want to miss this episode where Eric and Carla talk with Dr. Liza Dadone with the Cheyenne Mt Zoo about how ASAR is assisting zoo's and exotic animal facilities with implementing Technical Rescue equipment and skills to assist , Elephants, Hippos, Rhinos and Giraffe.  We will talk about what we have done and learned and what the future holds, including the brand new International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe at the Cheyenne Mt. Zoo https://www.cmzoo.org/intern...

Episode 17 Keeping the entire family together! How you can incorporate fostering for owned animals during a disaster.

June 20, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Eric and Carla are back! Join us this week as we talk with Mandy Evans with the Home to Home program https://home-home.org/ .   Sheltering owned animals can be one of the challenges communities face after a disaster.  As we continue to explore out of the box thinking for solutions to these problems, fostering with the home to home program may be another tool in your disaster response tool box.  #disasterresponse #emergencymanagement #animalrescue #animalshelter #animalcontrol #firefighter #t...

Episode 17 Keeping the entire family together! How you can incorporate fostering for owned animals during a disaster.

June 20, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Eric and Carla are back! Join us this week as we talk with Mandy Evans with the Home to Home program https://home-home.org/ .   Sheltering owned animals can be one of the challenges communities face after a disaster.  As we continue to explore out of the box thinking for solutions to these problems, fostering with the home to home program may be another tool in your disaster response tool box.  #disasterresponse #emergencymanagement #animalrescue #animalshelter #animalcontrol #firefighter #t...

Episode 16 Code 3 Associations Animal Control Officer Coalition

January 12, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode we will be talking with Janee' Bozwell, with Code 3 Associates, about the brand new Animal Control Officer Coalition. This is an exciting new program to help Animal Control Officers network and collaborate and further  professionalism in the field of Animal Welfare. For more information about the Coalition https://code3associates.org/aco-coalition/ Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

Episode 16 Code 3 Associations Animal Control Officer Coalition

January 12, 2021 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode we will be talking with Janee' Bozwell, with Code 3 Associates, about the brand new Animal Control Officer Coalition. This is an exciting new program to help Animal Control Officers network and collaborate and further  professionalism in the field of Animal Welfare. For more information about the Coalition https://code3associates.org/aco-coalition/ Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

2020 RECAP!

December 29, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Join Eric, Carla, Brett Huff and Mike Mather as they recap the ASAR 2020 training year. It was a unprecedented year in 2020 and we have the stories to prove it. From exotic animal training programs to Task force training during a pandemic. Join us as we retell the best stories from our past year of training.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

Episode 15 2020 RECAP!

December 29, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Join Eric, Carla, Brett Huff and Mike Mather as they recap the ASAR 2020 training year. It was a unprecedented year in 2020 and we have the stories to prove it. From exotic animal training programs to Task force training during a pandemic. Join us as we retell the best stories from our past year of training.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 14 Large Animal Sheltering during California Wildfires and how to join the new Large Animal Response Teams with Garret Leonard

October 26, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Join Eric and Carla as they talk with Code 3 Associates Equine and Livestock expert Garret Leonard about his recent deployment to California to help with large animal sheltering during the California Wildfires. We will also discuss exciting new opportunities for responders to be involved in our new large animal sheltering and decontamination teams.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 13 Considerations for Trench Rescue

October 05, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Join us this week as Eric and Carla speak with retired Olathe Fire Department Captain Bill Schneider as we discuss safety considerations during a trench rescue.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 12 Large and Small Animal Water rescue with Chuck Gros and Tom Bradtke

August 10, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

You do not want to miss this episode as we talk with Rescue 3 International swiftwater instructors Chuck Gros and Tom Bradtke about water rescue considerations with large and small animals.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 12 Large and Small Animal Water rescue with Chuck Gros and Tom Bradtke

August 10, 2020 14:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

You do not want to miss this episode as we talk with Rescue 3 International swiftwater instructors Chuck Gros and Tom Bradtke about water rescue considerations with large and small animals.  Support the show

Episode 11 Wildland Fire Considerations for Animal Rescue with Ken Gilden

June 23, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

The 2020 Wildfire season has started.  In this episode Eric and Carla talk with Ken Gilden, owner and operator of "Animal Fire Rescue". Join us as we discuss animal rescue considerations during a wildland fire and how you and your department can be prepared and be able to work in the fire zone to help animals in need.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 10 Interview with Major Greg Merrell

May 25, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this Episode Eric and Carla talk with ASAR instructor Major Greg Merrell with Oklahoma Task force 1. Greg has an exciting new class with dry land applications for swiftwater rescues. Join us as we discuss this class and some of the considerations swiftwater teams face when dealing with animals during rescues.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 10 Interview with Major Greg Merrell

May 25, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this Episode Eric and Carla talk with ASAR instructor Major Greg Merrell with Oklahoma Task force 1. Greg has an exciting new class with dry land applications for swiftwater rescues. Join us as we discuss this class and some of the considerations swiftwater teams face when dealing with animals during rescues.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

Episode 9 Interview with Jewell Horton about her experiences running County Animal Services during a disaster

April 14, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

As the 2020 spring storm season starts with a bang join us as we interview Jewel Horton about her experiences running county Animal Control Services for Pender County North Carolina during two major flooding events following Hurricanes. And what steps you can take to prepare your City and County for a natural disaster.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Covid-19 and the field of Veterinary Medicine.

March 27, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Join Eric Thompson and DVM Christen Skaer as they discuss the impacts that Covid-19 is having on Veterinarians and the changes many clinics have implemented to keep, clients, pets and staff safe during the Pandemic.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Covid-19 and the field of Veterinary Medicine.

March 27, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Join Eric Thompson and DVM Christen Skaer as they discuss the impacts that Covid-19 is having on Veterinarians and the changes many clinics have implemented to keep, clients, pets and staff safe during the Pandemic.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

Covid-19 and Considerations for Animal Control and Humane Officers

March 27, 2020 03:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In the second of our special Covid-19 episodes Eric and Carla answer questions from Animal Control and Humane Officers.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Covid-19 Pandemic and Animal Welfare

March 24, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Please join us as Eric Thompson starts talking about what we know about the Covid-19 Pandemic and its effects on Animal Welfare, from Shelters and Animal Control officers to Veterinarians and pet owners.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 8 "When not If" Community animal disaster planning with Nashville Humane Director Laura Chavarria, with update on recent Tornado response

March 09, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

"When not If" Is often our motto when we are talking about planning for disaster. In this episode we interview Laura Chavarria Director of Nashville Humane about community planning for animals in disaster.  *Special update to this podcast at the end of the episode as Laura updates us on response efforts for the devastating tornado that touched down in the Nashville area on March 3rd 2020.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 7 Interview with County Emergency Management Planner Cary Gerst

February 24, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Join us as we talk to County Emergency Management Planner Cary Gerst as we delve into planning for Animals during a disaster. Find out how your agency can get involved during the planning stages so you are ready to help animals in need if a disaster should strike.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Interview with Krissie Newman about recent ASAR deployments and her work with Rescue Ranch

February 10, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode Eric and Carla interview Krissie Newman, ASAR responder and founder of Rescue Ranch in North Carolina. This interview has stories of deployments to North Carolina during Hurricane Florence and Abaco Bahamas. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

Episode 6, Interview with Krissie Newman about recent ASAR deployments and her work with Rescue Ranch

February 10, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode Eric and Carla interview Krissie Newman, ASAR responder and founder of Rescue Ranch in North Carolina. This interview has stories of deployments to North Carolina during Hurricane Florence and Abaco Bahamas. Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 5 interview with Brett Huff about advances in Decontamination technology.

January 27, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Every disaster has a decontamination component, from cleaning your gear after a flood event to decontaminating a horse that has been in floodwaters up to its chest. In this episode Eric and Carla talk to Brett Huff with Huff Technical Training about the newest decontamination technology and how ASAR Training and Response and Huff Technical Training and putting together a class that will meet all required standards for working around hazardous chemicals that we might encounter during a natura...

Episode 4 Wildlife in disasters, interview with Dave Pauli

January 13, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

With the devastating effects of the Australian wildfires on native wildlife on the forefront of everyone's minds and news feeds. Eric and Carla talk with wildlife subject matter expert Dave Pauli. Join us as we discuss the effects of disasters on wildlife and what you and your community can do to mitigate those effects.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 3 Interview with Heidi Murphy about being a deployed on your first disaster response

January 02, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

If you have ever wondered what it is like to deploy to a disaster with an ASAR team? On this episode Eric and Carla interview ASAR responder Heidi Murphy.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 2 ASAR skills in an Urban Environment

December 16, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

New for 2020! ASAR Training and Response has realized the need for Urban applications of Animal Search and Rescue skills. Join Eric and Carla as they discuss this new and exciting class.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JLC5RTB6PD9TN&source=url)

ASAR skills in an Urban Environment

December 16, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

New for 2020! ASAR Training and Response has realized the need for Urban applications of Animal Search and Rescue skills. Join Eric and Carla as they discuss this new and exciting class.  Support the show

Episode 2 ASAR skills in an Urban Environment

December 16, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

New for 2020! ASAR Training and Response has realized the need for Urban applications of Animal Search and Rescue skills. Join Eric and Carla as they discuss this new and exciting class.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining

Episode 1 Introduction to ASAR Training and Response

November 21, 2019 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This is the very first episode for ASAR Training and Response. In this episode you will get to know the hosts of the show and begin to understand what ASAR training and response is all about. This podcast is full of real life stories from the field about animal rescue and the in depth training involved in being a Animal Search and Rescue Technician.  Support the show https://asartraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/asartraining