Why are Search and Rescue Dogs a Valuable Asset to the Community?

• Dogs have the ability to detect humans by their scent from large distances.

• The dogs capability to detect and locate human odor is superior to other tools.

• Dogs can find people much faster than Humans.

• Dogs can go places people can not go.

Animal Behavior and Rescue in Emergency Management

To prepare Alabama Mutual Aid System (AMAS) team members with basic knowledge of animal behavior and rescue that may be found in the search and rescue environment. Students will learn basic traits and signs of animals in distress and how to evacuate them to safety.

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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND RESCUE QUIZ

Canine Search

To prepare Alabama Mutual Aid System (AMAS) team members with basic knowledge of how to utilize canine search as a resource during emergency situations. Students will learn the strategic benefit canines provide to search efforts and a basic understanding of what the canine is searching for and how the canine communicates.

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CANINE SEARCH QUIZ