Responder

Yet 5Star Responder could really make a difference in situations where people don't call 911 because they don't believe they have an emergency, like not taking the symptoms of a heart attack seriously.

A Device for When You're Hurt, Lost or Feeling Scared Katherine Boehret 2011

The 5Star Responder from GreatCall Inc. is a small, 1.8-ounce gadget that allows users instant access in the case of a medical or personal emergency.

A Device for When You're Hurt, Lost or Feeling Scared Katherine Boehret 2011

We've encouraged Humane Societies to develop position papers to encourage the training and preparation of First Responder Agencies for domestic animal rescue, and to equip these agencies with the appropriate tools that will allow them to safely and effectively respond to these types of incidents.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

LRI also advocates that besides the training, all First Responder agencies should be equipped with Ice Rescue Suits and pet control devices, such as a Ketch-All device, which consists of a rigid pole with a sling to snare the animal, therefore preventing direct contact between the rescuer and the animal and keeps the animal at a safe distance away from the rescuer and his/her rescue equipment.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

In addition to the Technician level courses, LRI also conducts an annual ICE RESCUE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER ACADEMY for the purpose of training and authorizing instructors for First Responder agencies as Ice Rescue Instructors, who can then go back to their own departments to train their personnel in Ice Rescue AWARENESS, OPERATIONS, or TECHNICIAN levels.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

We've encouraged Humane Societies to develop position papers to encourage the training and preparation of First Responder Agencies for domestic animal rescue, and to equip these agencies with the appropriate tools that will allow them to safely and effectively respond to these types of incidents.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

In addition to the Technician level courses, LRI also conducts an annual ICE RESCUE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER ACADEMY for the purpose of training and authorizing instructors for First Responder agencies as Ice Rescue Instructors, who can then go back to their own departments to train their personnel in Ice Rescue AWARENESS, OPERATIONS, or TECHNICIAN levels.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

LRI also advocates that besides the training, all First Responder agencies should be equipped with Ice Rescue Suits and pet control devices, such as a Ketch-All device, which consists of a rigid pole with a sling to snare the animal, therefore preventing direct contact between the rescuer and the animal and keeps the animal at a safe distance away from the rescuer and his/her rescue equipment.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

And, many First Responder Agencies have policies in place that prohibit their personnel from placing themselves at risk in an attempt to save an animal.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010

And, many First Responder Agencies have policies in place that prohibit their personnel from placing themselves at risk in an attempt to save an animal.

Would You Risk Almost-Certain Death for Your Dog? 2010