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Join us for an Extra Special Day at Polo!We've partnered with University of Florida's Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service at the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Marion County Firefigthers Benevolence Fund to highlight the ways Veterinarians, Firefighters & First Responders support the Equine Industry in times of diaster. From hurricanes to farm accidents, these are the people who come when you're in need!
Join us from 11am - 1pm for an Educational Event then stay for Firefighter Apprecation day at Polo! Match starts at 1pm! |
Learn how You Can Be Prepared!Horse Owner Diaster Preparedness EducationAre you a Horse Owner looking to be prepared in case you experience an emergency with your horse? Or a Barn Owner looking to be better prepared in case of disaster? Or just interested in learning more about the amazing rescue tools the Marion County Fire Department has to save you and your horse?
Join us March 22nd 11am – 12:30pm for a FREE educational event geared to prepare you so you know what to do in the event of an emergency! Then stay for our Firefighter Appreciation match at Ocala Polo! Ocala Polo Club at the Florida Horse Park |
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Learn more about UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service
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The UF Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service (UF VETS) team was founded following dramatic 2004 hurricane season. UF VETS is composed of volunteer veterinarians, staff, and veterinary students who provide diaster response, advanced technical rescue for large and small animal and animal technical rescue training to firefighters and first responders. The team has assisted in hurricanes, hoarding cases, disease outbreaks, oil spills, and technical rescues involving a variety of species and emergencies.
Team members serve on several National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Committees in order to maintain high quality training and response standards for animal technical rescue. The UF VETS team equipment and training is funded primarily through grants and donations. |
Learn more about the Marion County Firefighters Benevolence Fund
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The Marion County Firefighters Benevolence Fund (MCFBF)! believes in standing strong together. Since 2005, we’ve been dedicated to supporting the Marion County firefighting community and their families through life’s toughest challenges. From providing financial assistance to organizing impactful events, we’re here to ensure that no one faces hardship alone.
The impact the community throught supporting local firefighters and their families during medical hardships. Empowering young burn survivors through Embers of Hope Burn Camp. Working with our Chaplaincy Program, FireRescueSupport.com to assist our members before, during and after the call. Funding life-saving mammograms and raising breast cancer awareness through Michelle-O-Gram. Partnering with RecoveryRx to provide assistance in addiction recovery and raise mental health awareness. |
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