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Friday, April 11, 2008 · 3:23 AM CST · No Comments

BART Curriculum Gains National Approval

On March 3, 2008 the Federal Emergency Management Agency/US Department of Homeland Security (FEMA/DHS) approved the curriculum for the Basic Animal Rescue Training (BART) Small Animal ...

Wednesday, December 26, 2007 · 11:32 PM CST · No Comments

Puppy Saved from Hudson Home Fire

Mary Ann Land On November 7th, 2007, St Croix EMS Chief Eric Christensen arrived at a fully engulfed house fire in Hudson, Wisconsin and was handed ...

Saturday, November 24, 2007 · 9:04 AM CST · No Comments

Fundraising Competition at Argosy University Benefits BART

BART President and Founder Dr Janet Olson got a nice surprise when she opened the BART mail last week - an unexpected $500 donation to the ...

Saturday, July 14, 2007 · 3:52 PM CST · No Comments

BART Receives Grant for National Expansion

Saturday, July 14, 2007 · 8:15 AM CST · No Comments

Andover Fire Department BART Training was Just in Time!

Rich Schmitt, NREMT-P, BART Volunteer The entire Andover Fire Department underwent BART training on April 25, 2007 and within two weeks used their new skills and equipment ...

Thursday, May 17, 2007 · 7:30 PM CST · No Comments

Minneapolis Firefighters Team up with BART to Make a Difference

Rich Schmitt, NREMT-P, BART Volunteer The Minneapolis Fire Department and its Basic Animal Rescue Training (BART) trained rescuers score big with residents. On November 27, 2006, while ...

Friday, April 13, 2007 · 1:09 PM CST · No Comments

Firefighter’s Generosity Launches BART’s New Web Store

Bloomington Custom Embroidery Featured Platinum DonorBasic Animal Rescue Training thanks Steve and Nancy Oberaigner, owners of Bloomington Custom Embroidery, for creating BART's new logo and donating their ...

Thursday, February 8, 2007 · 7:22 AM CST · No Comments

Dr Janet Olson Receives Veterinary Service Award

BART President and Founder Dr Janet Olson was awarded the prestigious Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Service Award, given once a year in Minnesota to an ...

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 · 6:31 PM CST · No Comments

BART Awarded Minnesota Horse Council Grant

The Minnesota Horse Council, a non-profit corporation which encourages and supports equine related activities, concerns and education, has awarded Basic Animal Rescue Training a $3000 grant ...

Monday, November 27, 2006 · 10:59 AM CST · No Comments

MVMA and MVMF Recognized for their Role in BART Program

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Your donations help us train emergency responders and save lives!

16 September:
- Minneapolis Kennel Club Presentation (7:30 pm)
20 September:
- Retrieve a Golden Of Minnesota - Annual Volunteer Picnic (10:00 am)
3 October:
- Greater Northwest Emergency Medical Services 9th Annual Conference (9:30 am)
4 October:
- Greater Northwest Emergency Medical Services 9th Annual Conference (9:00 am)
6 October:
- Vadnais Heights Community Emergency Response Team Meeting (6:30 pm)
9 October:
- Elk River Fire Department BART SA Training (6:30 pm)
16 October:
- MN State Fire Chief's Association Annual Conference (11:00 am)

You have the training, the experience, the desire... why not join our team of volunteers and help others get started with the BART program. Training sessions generally last two hours and are always fun and rewarding. Share your passion with others who care just as much about this important training. Contact us for more information about how to volunteer today.