SAVEM’s Role
SAVEM is a Tier 2 Response and Recovery agency, deploying into all hazards emergencies in South Australia. Our Mission is to assess, rescue, triage, treat, shelter and return to owners, habitat or suitable long-term care, animals of all species.
In response to an Emergency incident where SAVEM’s veterinary expertise is required, SAVEM is Activated by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA). PIRSA leads the Agriculture and Animal Services Functional Support Group in the South Australian State Emergency Management Plan (the SEMP). After briefings and clearance by the Control Agency (the SA Country Fire Service for bushfire) SAVEM is deployed into the incident ground according to the terms and conditions required by the Control Agency. We collaborate with other similarly accredited agencies, such as the RSPCA, to respond to animal welfare issues in-field, and on request will support and assist PIRSA’s veterinary officers in incidents involving livestock.
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Latest News
Deep Creek fire Day 4
Today SAVEM has moved our focus from the perimeter of the fire to the fireground proper, as authorised by the SA CFS. Two SAVEM teams accompanied by a QRV toured parts of the fireground for which we have been cleared to enter. Several mobs of kangaroos were assessed,...
Deep Creek fire, Day 3
SAVEM's day three at the Deep Creek fire, and SAVEM's field hospital is now on location. This will serve as a base for SAVEM personnel and a triage facility for animals coming off fireground in need of veterinary assessment and care. It's early days in the SAVEM...
Deep Creek fire, Day 1
SAVEM is activated for the Deep Creek fire. We are not yet permitted onto the fireground itself - this is still a very dangerous uncontrolled Level 3 fire, and the focus is on firefighting. Today Commander Rachel, Forward Commander and Operations Officer Steve, and...
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