Developed by Responders for Responders
Established by Dr. Leigh J. Mack—a medical researcher, EMT, and firefighter—FRVN was built to resolve critical failures in managing animal-related emergencies. Transitioning from his work with the Dixon Fire Department, Dr. Mack created a practical framework for the field. The organization was born from direct experiences where animals impeded medical care or threatened personnel, highlighting a desperate need for expert veterinary integration to maintain scene security. For additional details, please contact info@frvn.org.
Utilizing his background in healthcare and public safety, Dr. Mack identified that the lack of animal management was a systemic flaw necessitating a dedicated, secondary operational response unit.
Solving Real Field Challenges
Pets and farm animals are frequent factors in crisis situations, but current emergency protocols often ignore them. Standard obstacles that create risks for active-duty crews often include:
- Aggressive pets blocking access to patients, injured animals creating physical hazards, loose livestock disrupting traffic, and responders lacking the specific gear or training for animals.
Despite these persistent daily threats, the rescue community has functioned without a specialized veterinary dispatch wing to support law enforcement and fire services.
A Synergy of Clinical Knowledge and Tactical Operations
Our strategic approach is informed by extensive expertise in several key fields:
- Medical systems and public health, incident command protocols, and the creation of scalable safety networks designed to improve overall organizational mission effectiveness.
This multifaceted background ensures that FRVN delivers a flexible framework suitable for any municipality, prioritizing seamless local integration and enhanced responder safety.
Technical Support Built for Active Duty Personnel
We treat veterinary intervention as a specialized technical resource. We aim to ensure that activating animal support is just as streamlined as calling for a specific:
- Hazmat response crew, heavy rescue vehicle, or a paramedic supervisor
Guided by Field Advice
FRVN delivers expert solutions to ensure animal presence doesn't jeopardize human safety. Our protocols emerge from genuine emergency service, refined by those who understand the equipment, the stress, and the dangers of the frontline. We strive for superior outcomes for every living being involved. You may reach our office by calling 563-528-2030 or emailing us at info@frvn.org.