Sunday, June 18th, 2023
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Team 800 supporting the 2023 Westmoreland County Airshow at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and collaborating with the 3rd CST WMD element to provide hazmat and rescue support. Team 800 began with arri...
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
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A Tractor Low Boy combination had a roll away event and jacknifed causing the saddle tank to rupture. Local fire departments placed pads and booms and requested assistance form the team to capture an...
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
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Team 800 assisted fire departments at 5th street in Seward PA with an underflow dam and additional pads and booms. The spill was quickly mitigated with pads and booms where they could locate the prod...
Friday, November 11th, 2022
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Team 800 responded at the request of Station 6, Westmoreland County, to the area off Tinker Run Park for a smell that had been reported in the area and a sheen on the stream from the day before. Multi...
Sunday, June 18th, 2023
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Team 800 supporting the 2023 Westmoreland County Airshow at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and collaborating with the 3rd CST WMD element to provide hazmat and rescue support. Team 800 began with arri...
Friday, May 19th, 2023
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Tee up and help the Team. Golf Outing 2023Links:Hazmat Golf Outing RegistrationHazmat Golf Outing SponsorHAZMAY Golf Outing Sponsor Letter 2023
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Team 800 assisted Hempfield Township, Westmoreland companies with mitigating a saddletank rupture from a jackknifed tractor and low boy trailer. Several companies spread out to the collection basins, ...
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Rescue 800 crew participated in the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport FAA Triennial drill on May 10, 2023. Rescue 800 carries various high pressure, low pressure, pipe and wedge airbags and simulated lif...
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Thursday, December 27th, 2012
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The regular monthly meeting conducted Thrsday night December 27, 2012 had a lot of information on the agenda and discussion on membership was a big part of the business conducted. Also, Director of Public Safety Michael Brooker was on hand for the meeting and addressed the upcoming year.
Friday, December 21st, 2012
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Gerry McCracken was named Team 800 member of the year for his dedication, support and attendance as an active member of our team. We congratulate Gerry on his award and thank him for his continued active role as a team member since 2009.
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
It is with deep regret that we report the death of Life Member William H. Fink Jr. Bill has been a member of the team since 1988. A former HAZMAT Technician, Bill was a member and former Chief of the Manor Fire Department.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
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Team 800 participated in the annual Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act Drill in Fairfield Township May 3, 2012. Over 100 participants and 8 agencies participated in the drill. Team 800 responded to handle a Hydrochloric Acid leak from a straight truck tanker with the assistance of Somerset C...
Monday, March 12th, 2012
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Tenth Annual Team 800 Golf Outing Date: Friday, May 4, 2012 - Shotgun Start at 11:00 AM (Rain or Shine) (Registration opens at 10:00 AM) Course: Champion Lakes Golf Resort, Route 711 North of Ligonier (Clubhouse open for breakfast, on your own) Fees: $80.00 per person (I...
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
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More than a dozen members of the team recently participated in operator training updates and response based scenarios using the HAZMAT ID 360 from Smiths Detection. A review of the basic knowledge of the equipment and then 5 scenario based exercises were conducted to test knowledge, skills, and abi...
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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.
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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.
Saturday, December 17th, 2011
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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.
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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.
Sunday, August 21st, 2011
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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 spill wi...
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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 HMRT 420, Arnold Poli...
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
Saturday, December 11th, 2010
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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.
Friday, August 27th, 2010
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Chief Bill Wright announced at the monthly team meeting 5 new Hazardous Materials Technicians. These individuals conducted daily 10 hour sessions over the course of several weekends this summer at the Indiana County Fire Academy to successfully meet the requirements for Pro Board NPSQ and PSFA.
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The 2010 SARA Drill was conducted at the Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority Waste Water Treatment Plant in North Huntingdon Township. Agencies involved included PA Region 13, WCDPS, NHT Rescue 8, Stations 1,4,8,12, North Huntingdon Emergency Management.
Friday, December 18th, 2009
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The 9th annual Team 800 Christmas Banquet was held tonight, celebrating the past year, and honoring members of the Team. Justin Schell was awarded the Member Of The Year Award. The Team also honored Ken Bacha and Chief William R.
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Tonight at the regular meeting of Team 800, the Team held the elections for its elected positions. The results that take effect immediately are as follows: President: William R. Wright, Jr Vice President: Bill Krulac Secretary: Steve Tulenko Treasurer: Sam Sarraf Chief (2 Year Term): William R...
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Tickets are now available for the yearly bear hunt ticket that goes off on Christmas Day. See the details for the ticket below. Contact a team member or the "Contact Us" link on this website to get your ticket.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Attention all team members, it was voted at this evenings Team meeting to move the December meeting to Thursday, December 17, 7:00 PM, at station. Members can find a list of the current members nominated for officer positions at the October meeting under the "files" section after logging ...
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