BOG TRAINING
Thank you for applying to be a BOG. After you fill out the BOG Application we will review your application and place you as an apprentice.
Apprentice bogs must always accompany a Sr. Bog at least once in a caravan. We suggest you start by assisting with navigation and communication. Once we see that you follow all the CARRET rules and regulations with integrity and good decision-making skills, you will become a BOG. Training is essential for your safety.
General Information:
BOGS are split into three categories:
1. Apprentice BOG
2. BOG
3. Senior BOG
1. Apprentice BOG
2. BOG
3. Senior BOG
Communication:
Please refer to the Emergency Alert System for instructions to join both WhatsApp and Zello.
Click here for BOG Suggestions#
- Dress appropriately in long sleeve shirts CARRET vests and hats suggested. Close toe shoes are mandatory. NO t-shirts or hats with political or controversial content.
- Bring additional clothing (best type is flame resistant clothing), belts, (multiple uses including tourniquets), medicines, personal hygiene items, food (especially any special dietary requirements), blankets (wool is more fire resistant), pillows, book to read or games.
- Always identify yourself first as a CARRET Evac Team member and always be polite and work with authorities. Anyone showing disrespect to authorities or other CARRET members will be demoted back to training apprentice level or released from all Bog positions.
- Make sure vehicle fuel is full, areas close to Fire may have power outages and/or closed
- Make sure vehicles are pointed out for fast escape if needed and shavings removed prior to deployment.
- Leave vehicles running, so you don't have to worry about it not starting, to escape right away if Fire approaches.
- PLEASE REFER all interaction with County officials, legal matters, conflicts, difficult questions, difficult situations, communication with media to Senior BOGS.
Click here for BOG Rules and Regulations#
- Absolutely NO self deploying or you will be removed as a BOG
- Check in when asked, whether you can work a shift or not. If unavailable, mark yourself busy.
- Always travel in a convoy with a ride along if possible. Ride-alongs must be 18 years or older and must check in prior to deployment as a BOG.
- All conflicts, legal questions, communication with media, TV or county officials need to be directed to CARRET Dispatch.
- Please keep all personal information (Evacuee names, addresses, drop-off addresses, etc.) limited to the CARRET BOG channel only - no exceptions. No private info, staging info or locations on open channel.
- Give 30 minute advance notice of you ending your shift. Respect where dispatch tells you to go.
- Refer all evacuation requests/tickets directly to Dispatch. Accounting of all animals is important.
- If you see something, say something- if anything makes you uncomfortable or uncertain, speak to your team lead immediately so they can either fix the problem or contact the appropriate resource.
- Be professional and respectful at all times.
Click here for the BOG Supply List#
- Evacuation forms, clipboard, pens, plain paper
- Fire Extinguishers
- 1 - 5-10lb ABC Dry Chemical1 – 2 ½ Gallon Pressurized Water
- First Aid Kit – Equine and Human with Trauma Pads, Compress Bandages, Large Bandages.
- Bolt cutters
- Wire Cutter
- Shovel
- Axe or Fire Axe - preferably
- Buckets & Water for Animals
- Duct Tape
- Sharpie Markers or livestock marking pen
- Rope
- Flashlights, Headlamps & Extra Batteries
- Reflective Safety Vests
- Hard Hats
- Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Masks N-95 is best / Bandanas
- Bottled Water, electrolyte water
- Halters, Lead Ropes
- Whistle
- Sweetfeed, cookies, treats to help bribe in trailer loading
- Net to catch birds (as we encounter chickens, geese, etc.)
- Chainsaw
- Stud Chains
- Dog Crates
- Scarf or something to use as blind fold to help load
- Amber light bar, warning lights