March 21st, 2026 in Adams County: WaCART was activated by 911 for a horse down in a stall.March 14th, 2026 in Washington County: WaCART was notified by a concerned citizen regarding cows loose on SR 136.March 19th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by a house fire.March 13th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog displaced by apartment fire.March 13th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 cats displaced by apartment fire.March 13th, 2026 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 cats displaced by house fire.March 15th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Assistance requested to pick up injured dog from house fire and transport to Emergency Vet Hospital.March 18th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 2 XL dogs displaced by house fire.March 17th, 2026 in Fayette County: 2 dogs appeared abandoned in upper apartment with window open- needed assessed.March 18th, 2026 in Cambria County: Cow stuck in the mud behind the barn in Chest Twp.

Large Animal Response Awareness Level for the First Responder | Pennsylvania Animal Response Team

Large Animal Response Awareness Level for the First Responder

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Not Enrolled

Price

Free

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THIS EQUINE BASED TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:
○ Natural History
○ Equine Anatomy
○ Equine Communication/Body Language
○ Equine Rescue Equipment
○ Equine/Farm Facilities and The Hazards
○ Pre-Incident Planning
○ Hot Zones/Safe Zones
○ Safe Horse Handling
○ Equine Behavior and Reading a Horse
○ Hands On Scenarios, Stalls, Trailers, and Catching a Loose Horse
○ RACE Approval for Veterinary Continuing Education Credits
○ Lunch Will Be Provide Both Days
○ Maximum Class size is 40 Attendees


Training sessions are at no cost and will include both classroom and practical’s and is geared for the First Responder.
Washington County Fire Academy
895 Western Avenue, Washington PA. 15301