What makes HOPE different?
• Our screening process is designed to evaluate experienced AAA/T teams who might be ready for AACR training. • Screening alone does not qualify a team for AACR. Therefore, our three day certification training workshop is designed to further identify teams that are ready for crisis response work. • Training is comprehensive and is taught by qualified professionals in each field necessary to prepare teams for AACR. • If a team passes the certification training workshop, they will begin their career in AACR, being mentored by experienced teams. • Continuing education, emergency response drills, and on-going canine training contribute to keeping HOPE AACR teams at the highest state of readiness. • All canine teams are experienced and must remain active in AAA/T programs. • Many teams are affiliated with emergency response organizations such as: Red Cross, CERT, and other disaster agencies. • The operational structure of HOPE AACR is configured to help certified teams be successful during