ASAR Training and Response's Podcast

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

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/asartraini...

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

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

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

"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...

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

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

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/asar...

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

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

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/ http...