December 4th, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was activated for a goat barn fire to provide first aid to survivors.November 23rd, 2025 in Somerset County: CART was requested for a dog hit by a car that owners were unable to catchNovember 20th, 2025 in Cambria County: Assisted Pennsylvania State police with a wandering horse in Northern Cambria BoroNovember 16th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Delivered Pet Care Kit for 2 dogs & owners displaced by house fire.November 11th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Request by Red Cross to assist 3 cats injured in house fire with transportation and comfort kitsNovember 6th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for a loose ram that was spotted near the bike trailNovember 6th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for a loose ram that was spotted near the bike trailOctober 28th, 2025 in Somerset County: Requested for cow loose on route 31.November 7th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: 3 cats & 1 dog with owner displaced by apartment fire received a Pet Care Kit.November 4th, 2025 in Allegheny County: 2 dogs & 1 bird with owner displaced by house fire received Pet Care Kit.

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