June 15th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs received a Pet Care Kit due to displacement from storm damage.June 10th, 2026 in Allegheny County: 9 cats received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.June 11th, 2026 in Washington County: WaCART was activated by 911 for a horse down in a paddock.June 6th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 2 dogs & 1 cat received Pet Care Kits due to multi-family house fire.June 3rd, 2026 in Westmoreland County: Team was on standby to assist with scene management & transport for 60+ pigs but never officially activated on scene.May 27th, 2026 in Westmoreland County: 1 dog & 3 cats total received Pet Care Kits when displaced by multi-family apartment fire.May 26th, 2026 in Indiana County: 4 dogs & 17 cats received Pet Care Kit when displaced by house fire.May 23rd, 2026 in Allegheny County: 1 dog & 1 turtle received a Pet Care Kit when displaced by a house fire.May 31st, 2026 in Cambria County: CART was requested to assist with a dozen cows wondering on the roadway.May 29th, 2026 in Somerset County: CART was requested by ACO to transport two Great Pyrenees found abandoned on Route 56.

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