In 2008 Nevada County Consolidated was bequeathed twenty thousand dollars from the Linda O’Carrol estate specifically to fund a large animal rescue (LAR) program.  In 2009 NCCFD purchased a horse trailer and all the equipment necessary to meet the very specific needs of dealing with large animal emergency rescues.  In addition, we hosted a comprehensive specialized LAR training course that a number of our personnel participated in.

Over the years it has been common place for our engine crews to be dispatched to LAR incidents where an animal has fallen in a creek or canyon, been stuck in mud, a mine shaft, or old well, where the animal and its owner were unable to remove themselves without additional assistance.  These incidents have long proven to be very dangerous, require significant manpower, and can be rather extended in nature.

This generous donation and the advanced training will help our personnel meet these challenging incidents with the proper equipment and safety component critical to a successful outcome.   This program is totally funded through donations Should you be interested in supporting our program you may make a donation to NCCFD attention LAR program.

For more information or event scheduling contact our program coordinator Randall Gross.