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Training Classes & Events
May 19 • 9am-5pm
Emergency Operations Center 2200 N.E. Roan St. Arcadia FL 34266
Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and Desoto County Emergency Management are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for all of Desoto, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco and surrounding Counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal/pet shelter.
This course is also required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and Desoto County Emergency Management are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for all of Desoto, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco and surrounding Counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal/pet shelter.
This course is also required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
May 20-21 • 9am-5pm
Emergency Operations
Center 2200 N.E. Roan St.
Arcadia FL 34266
Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering - Level 2 Operations Desoto County
Florida State Animal Response Coalition FL SARC, in partnership with Desoto County Emergency Management & FLSART is pleased to offer our Operations Level 2 - Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for your Desoto, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, Polk and surrounding counties.
This Operations Level (Level 2) is a 2-day course that details the leadership roles as well as strategic considerations within emergency animal shelters and their operations. After completing this course, you will be able to plan for and operate a small animal emergency shelter.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:00 AM - Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
This is a required course for FL SARC field leadership positions within the incident response team.
Prerequisites: Completed Level 1
Thanks to a grant from the FDACs and FL SART (www.FLSART.org) registration is FREE!
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
Center 2200 N.E. Roan St.
Arcadia FL 34266
Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering - Level 2 Operations Desoto County
Florida State Animal Response Coalition FL SARC, in partnership with Desoto County Emergency Management & FLSART is pleased to offer our Operations Level 2 - Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for your Desoto, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, Polk and surrounding counties.
This Operations Level (Level 2) is a 2-day course that details the leadership roles as well as strategic considerations within emergency animal shelters and their operations. After completing this course, you will be able to plan for and operate a small animal emergency shelter.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:00 AM - Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:00 PM
This is a required course for FL SARC field leadership positions within the incident response team.
Prerequisites: Completed Level 1
Thanks to a grant from the FDACs and FL SART (www.FLSART.org) registration is FREE!
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
June 5 • 9am-9pm
American Red Cross
Capital Area Chapter
1115 Easterwood Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Leon County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and the American Red Cross, are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton and Columbia counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal/pet shelter.
This course is required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
Capital Area Chapter
1115 Easterwood Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32311
Leon County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and the American Red Cross, are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton and Columbia counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal/pet shelter.
This course is required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
June 9-10 • 9am-5pm
Pinellas County Public Safety Building
10750 Ulmerton Rd
Largo Florida 33778.
Pinellas County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and the American Red Cross, are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton and Columbia counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal/pet shelter.
This course is required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
10750 Ulmerton Rd
Largo Florida 33778.
Pinellas County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and the American Red Cross, are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon, Jefferson, Taylor, Madison, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton and Columbia counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal/pet shelter.
This course is required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
June 20 • 8:30am-4:30pm
Union County
UF/IFAS Extension Union County
15120 SW 84th Street
Lake Butler , FL 32054
Union County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and UF/IFAS Extension Office of Union County are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for all of Union and surrounding Counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal shelter. This course is also required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
UF/IFAS Extension Union County
15120 SW 84th Street
Lake Butler , FL 32054
Union County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and UF/IFAS Extension Office of Union County are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for all of Union and surrounding Counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal shelter. This course is also required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
July 19 • 9am-5pm
SPCA Florida Education Building
5850 Brannen Road South
Lakeland, FL 33813
Polk County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and UF/IFAS Extension Office of Union County are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for all of Union and surrounding Counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal shelter. This course is also required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
5850 Brannen Road South
Lakeland, FL 33813
Polk County Small Animal Emergency Sheltering Course
Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC), in partnerships with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & the Florida State Agriculture Response Team (www.FLSART.org) and UF/IFAS Extension Office of Union County are pleased to offer a Grant Funded Awareness Level 1 Small Animal Disaster and Emergency Sheltering class for all of Union and surrounding Counties.
This Awareness Level (Level 1) class will give you the knowledge, expertise and practical experience you need to work in an emergency/evacuation animal shelter. This course is also required to become a deployment member of FL SARC’s incident response team.
FEMA Approved: This course meets the standards set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Certified/Accredited by the Florida Department of Emergency Management.
Classes are open to the public but State, County, City employees will be given attendance preference.
Thanks to a grant from the FDACS/FLSART, registration is FREE!! www.FLSART.org
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER
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