The Caldor Fire broke out on August 14, 2021, in El Dorado County. Fueled by drought, hot weather, and high winds, the fire quickly grew in size. E.T.A. was deployed to assist with animal evacuations. We also were tasked with feeding and watering animals left in impacted areas but not needing evacuation. ETA worked well over cross-county lines with other agencies. … Read More
Assisted with an overturned cattle truck on Climax Road
May 22, 2020 E.T.A. was dispatched for an overturned cattle truck on Climax Road. There was a large turnout of first responders that made this extraction have a favorable outcome. We would like to thank Amador Animal Control, Amador Branch of the California Highway Patrol, Amador Fire Protection District, Amador Sheriff Department, Cal Fire, and local community members.
Assisted in the rescue of seized horses in Calaveras County
E.T.A. Evacuation Teams of Amador assisted in the rescuing of over 60 large animals on a Valley Springs property in early September. They consisted of wild stallions, mules & mares with foals. Working in cooperation with Calaveras County Animal Control, Calaveras Consolidated Fire Protection District (Cal-Co Fire), Dr. Vicki Smalley, DVM & the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office to capture unhandled … Read More
