SART has strategically deployed Mobile Animal Response Equipment (MARE) trailers, Mini-MARE trailers, livestock panels, and Animal Technical Rescue Trailers (ATR) in each of Florida's seven regions to better serve as a region-wide asset during emergency response. If a person or organization is in need of this equipment, prior approval must be obtained from the Emergency Management Director in the requesting county. A request may then be made to SART by contacting Dr. Greg Christy at (850) 410-0902 or LeiAnna Tucker at (850) 410-0920.
MARE Unit: A MARE Unit (Mobile Animal Response Equipment) is a 16’ open-sided steel livestock trailer stocked with small animal response necessities such as plastic animal crates, leashes, water and food bowls, generator, and cleaning equipment.
Mini-MARE Unit: A Mini-MARE Unit is a smaller, more mobile enclosed trailer, with 100 bowls and small animal crates of various sizes and a 20x10-foot shelter, but without a generator and some of the miscellaneous items in the full MARE Unit.
Livestock Panels: Livestock panels can be used for the quick setup of a temporary pen for livestock.
ATR Unit: An ATR (Animal Technical Rescue) Unit is an enclosed trailer containing equipment for both livestock and smaller animal technical rescues. Included are a portable A-frame/crane unit, rope systems, webbing, harnesses for large and small animals, and rescue glide for moving animals, a mud extrication system, and safety equipment for the responders.
| Region 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | James Pilcher (850) 509-2704 |
FDACS District 1 Office 2794 Levy St., Suite B, Cottondale, FL 32431 |
Jackson |
| Mini MARE Unit | Doe Thompson (850) 217-1515 |
PAWS Facility 752 Lovejoy Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32433 |
Okaloosa |
| Livestock Panels | James Pilcher (850) 509-2704 |
FDACS District 1 Office 2794 Levy Street, Cottondale, FL 32431 |
Jackson |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Scott Flitcraft (850) 872-3059 |
Panama City Fire Department 2001 Beck Ave., Panama City, FL 32405 |
Bay |
| Region 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | Jamie Wiloughby (850) 973-6495 |
Madison Co. Animal Control 2060 NE Rocky Ford Road, Madison, FL 32340 |
Madison |
| Mini MARE Unit | Scott Garner (352) 498-1240 |
Dixie Co. EOC 17600 SE HWY 19, Cross City, FL 32628 |
Dixie |
| Livestock Panels | Greg Christy (850) 410-0902 |
SART Compound Tallahassee 3125 Conner Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
Leon |
| Region 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | Brian Johns (904) 966-6336 |
Bradford Co. Emergency Management 945 North Temple Ave., #B, Starke, FL 32091 |
Bradford |
| Mini MARE Unit | Paul Studivant (904) 669-0112 |
St. Johns Co. Pet Center 130 North Stratton Road, St. Augustine, FL 32095 |
St.Johns |
| Livestock Panels | Ryan Simpson (386) 326-2793 |
Putnam Co. Fairgrounds 118 Fairgrounds Road, East Palatka, FL 32131 |
Putnam |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Joel Sneed (850) 872-3059 |
St. Johns County Fire Rescue HQ 3657 Gaines Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084 |
St.Johns |
| Region 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | Sgt. Paul Wright (863) 557-1741 |
Polk Co. Sheriff's Property 4200 Ben Durrance Road, Bartow, FL 33830 |
Polk |
| Mini MARE Unit | Robin Canton (813) 274-6664 |
Hillsborough Co. Animal Shelter 440 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619 |
Hillsborough |
| Mini MARE Unit | Arthur Smith (352) 438-4703 |
Ocala Livestock Market 9100 CR 25A Ocala, FL 34482 |
Marion |
| Livestock Panels | Sgt. Paul Wright (863) 557-1741 |
Polk Co. Sheriff's Property 4200 Ben Durrance Road, Bartow, FL 33830 |
Polk |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Sgt. Paul Wright (863) 557-1741 |
Polk Co. Sheriff's Property 4200 Ben Durrance Road, Bartow, FL 33830 |
Polk |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Damon Allen (352) 572-3914 |
Sumter Co. Fire and EMS Department 324 East Seminole Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 |
Sumter |
| Region 5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | Kim Staton (863) 557-1741 |
Osceola Co. Animal Services 3910 Old Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769 |
Osceola |
| Mini MARE Unit | Michelle Jones (407) 742-8000 |
Brevard Co. Emergency Management 1746 Cedar Street, Rockledge, FL 32955 |
Brevard |
| Livestock Panels | Arthur Smith (352) 438-4703 |
Ocala Livestock Market 9100 CR 25A Ocala, FL 34482 |
Marion |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Karl Froling (386) 527-0680 |
Volusia Co. Fire Service Station 35 630 West Main St, Lake Helen, FL 32744 |
Volusia |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Chad Cianciulli (772) 546-7850 |
Martin Co.Fire Rescue, Technical Rescue Station 6900 SE Ridgeway Terrace, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 |
Martin |
| Region 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | Bob Jones (863) 634-5056 |
Glades County Animal Control Office 4889 East State Road 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471 |
Glades |
| Mini MARE Unit | Gleen Johnson (239) 850-6742 |
Lee Co. EOC 5600 Banner Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33912 |
Lee |
| Livestock Panels | Angie Snow (863) 673-1837 |
Glades County Animal Control Office 4889 East State Road 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471 |
Glades |
| Livestock Panels | John Court (863) 993-4732 |
FDACS District 5 Office 2150 NE Roan Street, Arcadia, FL 34266 |
Desoto |
| Animal Technical Rescue | Sgt. Randy Hodges (239) 258-3695 |
Lee Co. Sheriff's Office Crime Unit 2501-3 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905 |
Lee |
| Region 7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Equipment | Custodian | Location | County |
| MARE Unit | Ron Cooper (954) 410-1730 |
Broward Co. Animal Care and Adoption Center 2400 SW 42nd St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 |
Broward |