Least Resistance Training Concepts (LRTC) Volunteers Training for Emergencies

LRTC Emergency Response Team RESOURCE GUIDE Emergency Response Trailers Updated August 7, 2012 This information sheet is primarily intended for persons associated with or working with the LRTC Emergency Response Team, however the information may be useful to other groups or private individuals who may wish to similarly equip a support unit or who may need to utilize the resources available from LRTC's Emergency Response Team. The trailers typically fielded by LRTC to horse emergencies are stock trailers of similar design and similarly equipped. Trailer 3 (shown in this resource guide) is also the trailer generally used as a horse ambulance. All trailers are equipped for night operations. All trailers except Trailer #1 carry loading and containment panels and the interiors can be divided into two separate carrying compartments. Trailer #1 carries other support equipment.)   Unit Inventory The following inventory is carried on all trailers with the exception that Trailer 1 carries no portable panels. Equipment stored in a utility box Large utility line Utility cord 12 pieces of bailing twine Cattle marking crayons Glow stick Personal safety whistle 4) 14-inch chains with quick links 2) 18-inch chains with quick links and padlocks Affixed to the trailer body Minimum of 66 feet of 6 foot tall corral panels Portable fire extinguisher Sorting stick with flag Tow vehicle inventory First aid kit Portable fire extinguisher Retroreflective vest CB Radio Maglite style flashlight Recovery strap Duct tape Flagging tape Emergency pack Utility box inventory. Example of panels being used to load a wild horse. Example of trailer being used as a horse ambulance. Continue to Rescue Trailer Operations Guide Return to Information Sheets and Resource Guides Return to Sample Incident Responses Return to LRTC TLAR / EVAC Page The training information presented in these information sheets and guides is offered for illustrative and volunteer refresher purposes only. It is not a substitute for actual hands-on training. Press Back to return to the page which brought you here Return to LRTC Wild Horse Mentors Return to KBR Training Page Go To KBR Horse Net