CPD for large animal rescue team leaders is highly practical and engaging, based on standardisation and effectiveness of team roles, technique application and situational awareness.  

Ongoing support for team leaders will be accessed through BARTA's online Team Leader Community Hub which hosts resources to enhance their knowledge and provide consistency across fire and rescue services.

Key areas of learning for CPD:

• Responsibilities, knowledge and skills requirements of rescue team roles
• Practical application of the “10 Steps to Situational Awareness" through case studies
• Standardisation of approved rescue techniques and applications
• Standard lifting techniques

For incidents Involving Livestock and Equines;

• Senses and Anatomy
• Understanding Behaviours
• Handling Techniques
• Risk Awareness