202.13F Handling Pets And Other Animals Flashcards
What are the two primary agencies that can be contacted to respond to injured animal calls?
Humane Society
AZ Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
When dealing with pet or animal rescues, they should be handled similar to “_______” when evaluating the risk/gain profile of the incident.
Property
What is the recommended procedure to remove an injured animal out of the roadway?
Wrap the animal in a blanket and immobilize it and muzzle the animal with a pack strap
How do you access information for animal incidents?
MDTINFO ANIMALS
When there is the danger to human safety, animal control will response, who else should respond?
PD
What priority should rescuing an animal have during an incident?
The same as any loss control activity
Animal injuries can be treated similarly to what?
BLS injuries to humans
When treating animals, what is the one thing that should never be attempted?
IV fluids
In a situation where we have treated and transported a rider who has fallen from a horse, what should we do with the horse?
Call Arizona livestock
Whenever there are any questions regarding handling an injured, non-injured animal who should we call to provide assistance?
Humane Society
AZ Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals
For stray animals that are considered dangerous the call should be referred to whom?
Maricopa county animal control
If an animal is injured to such an extent that it’s life is in danger, can FD personnel transported to a veterinarian for emergency care?
Yes, at the discretion of the ranking FD officer