Requirements for CART Volunteers:

First step: Complete your background check (it’s free for volunteers).

Level I – Basic Responder – Required of all volunteers
SART Orientation
Basic Incident Command System (IS-100 or equivalent)
HazMat Awareness
National Incident Management System (IS-700 or equivalent)
Animal Sheltering Training equivalent to 16 hours of classroom/field training

Special NIMS requirement for CART Coordinators and Co-coordinators
IS-200

Level II – Specialized/Technical Responder:
Animals in Disaster – Module A Awareness and Preparedness (IS-10)
Animals in Disaster – Module B Community Planning (IS-11)
Livestock in Disasters (IS-111)
Developing and Managing Volunteers (IS-244)
Agricultural Emergencies
Pet First Aid
Human First Aid
WMD Awareness
Large Animal Rescue
Biosecurity and Zoonoses
Trailer Rescue

Volunteer & Training Policies

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

PART Training Policy

Amended 2-21-13

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Volunteer Enrollment Policy

7-15-15

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Volunteer Recognition Policy

Without its volunteers, PART could not exist.

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Volunteer Questionnaire

For individuals interested in volunteering to provide more information.

https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/paper_2541984?term=document&page=1&position=34&origin=search&related_id=2541984

Spontaneous Volunteer Policy

For the use of uncredentialed volunteers during disasters and related events.

April 22nd, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 2 cats & 2 owners displaced due to apartment fire and in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to both of them.April 13th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs and family displaced by house fire. Pet Care Kit available for delivery but unable to reach family.April 18th, 2025 in Fayette County: 2 dogs displaced by house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to owner at local hotel.April 19th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 ferrets and 1 dog displaced by house fire. Took custody of ferrets. Offered Pet Care Kit to family.April 18th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 cats & owner displaced by house fire. Pet Care Kit delivered to family member nearby.April 12th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 2 cats & family displaced by house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to relative's house.April 9th, 2025 in Perry County: PCART called to assist with a family pet at a fatal house fire in Carroll Township, Perry County, PAApril 8th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Temporary care assistance needed in home for elderly patient who went to the hospital for emergency care.April 8th, 2025 in Fayette County: 8 cats and family displaced by house fire in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit being delivered to friends hous...April 7th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog and family involved in house fire and in need of supplies. Pet Care Kit delivered to hotel.