Animal Rescue Response Force (ARRF)
The ARRF program establishes a dedicated, dispatchable veterinary response system designed to support public safety agencies. By integrating trained volunteer veterinary professionals directly into the incident command structure, we ensure animal-related crises are managed with clinical precision, protecting both first responders and the communities they serve.
ARRF Program Operations
Dispatch Integration
Our ARRF programs are built to interface directly with municipal dispatch centers. By integrating veterinary response into the existing emergency framework, we ensure that specialized help is only a radio call away, reducing delay and maximizing efficiency on the ground.
Qualified Volunteer Network
Safety and competence are non-negotiable. Every member of our network undergoes rigorous vetting and training in NIMS and ICS protocols. This ensures our veterinarians can operate within the hot or warm zones of an incident without posing a liability to the lead agency.
Operational Protocols
We provide clear, mission-driven protocols that govern every animal interaction. These standards are designed to protect first responders from injury, stabilize animals for transport, and clear scenes faster, allowing public safety units to return to their primary missions.
Tiered Response Model
Standard ARRF Deployment: Every call includes a minimum crew of three specialists on board: a Firefighter II/Hazmat qualified Driver/Operator, a Licensed Veterinarian, and a Veterinary Technician.
Light Animal Rescue Vehicle
Designed for rapid deployment and urban maneuverability. Typical use cases include domestic animal containment, swift medical stabilization, and multi-vehicle accident support.
Key Equipment: Stabilization kits, capture tools, basic diagnostic equipment, and triage supplies.
Heavy Animal Rescue Unit
A mobile critical care facility for large-scale incidents. Typical use cases include technical large animal rescue (TLAR), mass casualty events, and disaster response.
Key Equipment: Mechanical advantage systems, field surgery suite, oxygen therapy, and large-animal slings.
Mission Alignment
Responder Safety & Animal Relief
When animal crises collide with emergency response, site safety and operational flow are compromised. FRVN’s ARRF program ensures that first responders can remain focused on human life while our dispatchable volunteer veterinary experts manage animal-driven threats and urgent medical needs. By integrating veterinary precision directly into the Incident Command System, we reduce on-scene complexity and provide critical medical relief when every second counts.
Implement ARRF in Your Agency
Ready to strengthen your community's emergency response capabilities? Contact FRVN today to discuss how our Animal Rescue and Response Framework (ARRF) can be integrated into your agency's operations.