ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME
The Community First Responder programme is designed for village-level PRT teams working as an initial response resource during human-wildlife conflict and animal emergency situations. The programme focuses on community engagement, communication, negotiation, mitigation, scene management and basic emergency response. It also introduces participants to animal behaviour and body language, basic first aid and CPR, safe restraining, evacuation and transportation of animals during disasters.
WHO THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR
Village-level PRT teams
Community first responders
Local emergency response teams
Personnel involved in human-wildlife conflict response
Community members supporting animal emergency response
CAPABILITY DEVELOPED THROUGH TRAINING
Human-Wildlife Conflict Response
Respond effectively to local human-wildlife conflict situations.
Community Engagement & Communication
Apply community engagement and communication approaches during incidents.
Negotiation & Mitigation
Support negotiation and mitigation during human-wildlife conflict.
Animal Behaviour & Body Language
Understand basic animal behaviour and body language.
First Aid & CPR
Apply basic first aid and CPR principles.
Safe Restraint, Evacuation & Transportation
Support safe animal restraint, evacuation and transportation during disasters.
Incident Communication & Coordination
Assist with incident communication and coordination with relevant authorities.
CONTINUE BUILDING YOUR TEAM'S CAPABILITY
Share your organisation's training requirements and the Community First Responder (For Village PRT Teams) can be delivered for your team.
