July 10th, 2025 in Somerset County: Somerset PD contacted CART for assistance with cats that need to find new homesJuly 8th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 cat & owner displaced due to apartment fire in need of pet supplies.July 7th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was activated for 10 cattle loose on a road in Middlecreek TownshipJuly 1st, 2025 in Somerset County: Somerset CART was requested to assist PSP with 10 small dogs apparently abandoned on a back road in Lincoln TownshipJuly 7th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help retrieve and move 500 pigs after tractor trailer hauling them overturned.June 17th, 2025 in Juniata County: Requested to help find temporary placement for dog, whose owner was taken to the hospital unconscious.June 27th, 2025 in Somerset County: Activated for horses on roadwayJune 19th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & owner needs Pet Care Kit due to house fire.June 19th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Police assist with animals in home for owner going into hospital care.

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

Large Animal Response Awareness Level for the First Responder

Current Status

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