| HAZMAT ID 360 Training |
| Fri. Feb 3rd 2012 |
More than a dozen members of the team recently participated in update and response based scenarios using the HAZMAT ID 360. A review of the basic knowledge of the equipment and then 5 scenario based exercise were conducted to test knowledge, skills, and abilities of the participants. The...
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| Congratulations on the New Officer Assignments 2012 |
| Fri. Dec 23rd 2011 |
Tim Hallam stepped down from Captain with Anthony Henry stepping in to the Captain's Helmet.
Adam Dancho moved up from Lieutenant 2 to the Lieutenant 1 slot with Chet Bell stepping down.
Mark Castin moves into the Lieutenant 2 position.
William R. Wright Jr. steps down as Team President wit...
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| HAZMAT Team 800 Member of the Year Announced, 25 Year Member Also Recognized |
| Mon. Dec 19th 2011 |
Mark Castin, Technician, EMT, Police Officer, Diver was named HAZMAT member of the year by Chief Wright at the 11th Annual Christmas Banquet. Mark has contributed a lot in the past year and deserves the award said Chief Wright.
Ricky Smail also was hailed by Chief Wright for his de...
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| 11th Annual Christmas Banquet |
| Sat. Dec 17th 2011 |
All members and friends of the Westmoreland County Hazardous Materials Team 800 mark your calender for the 11th Annual Christmas Banquet on December 17th. Come celebrate another year and our recent quadrennial recertification.
Starts at 6:00 pm with Dinner at 7:00 pm RSVP Capt Hall...
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| Assistant Chief Richard Johnson Receives "President's" Award from PAHMT |
| Sun. Oct 2nd 2011 |
Richard Johnson recieved the "President's" award from The Pennsylvania Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians at the recent conference held in Harrisburg at the Harrisburg Area Community College Wildwood Center. Over 120 participant members and world renowned instructors on H...
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| Airshow 2011 |
| Sun. Aug 21st 2011 |
Team members were on airport property for standby assist for the 2011 Arnold Palmer Regional Airport both days for Crash 121 along with other mutual aid departments. Team members mitigated some minor drips and spills often associated with static display air ships and also mitigated a small spi...
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| Annual SARA Drill Held at Farmland Foods Inc. |
| Thu. May 5th 2011 |
Team 800 participated in the annual Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act Drill at Farmland Foods Inc. May 5, 2011. Over 125 participants and 6 agencies participated in the drill. Team 800 responded to handle a Anhydrous Ammonia leak with the assistance of Allegheny County H...
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| Golf Outing Details Announced... |
| Tue. Mar 15th 2011 |
Please join us at Champion Lakes Golf Resort on Friday May 6, 2011, Route 711 North of Ligonier for another great outing with dinner and prizes. The cost is only $85.00 per person ($10.00 discount if paid by April 15, 2011). The outing will be a classic 4 person scramble with...
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| ALERT New Chlorine Valves being used on some Chlorine Tank Cars |
| Fri. Feb 4th 2011 |
TECHNICIANS Please become familiar with this new procedure IF NECESSARY. Please click on the link below.
http://yourfirstdue.com/manager/data/1198811401/File/chlorine_car_valve_info_2011.doc
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| 10th Annual Christmas Banquet Held |
| Sat. Dec 11th 2010 |
The 10th annual Team 800 Christmas Banquet was held celebrating the past year, and honoring members of the Team. Anthony Henry was awarded the Member Of The Year Award. Dinner was catered by Elegant Tents and Catering and entertainment provided by Shadetree Entertainment.&...
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