January 2nd, 2026 in Somerset County: Requested for a duck in a pondDecember 31st, 2025 in Berks County: Requested to assist fire departments in Berks County with horse down on ice and in pond.December 30th, 2025 in Fayette County: Pet Care Kit delivered to family with 1 cat involved in a house fire.December 30th, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit delivered for 1 dog & family displaced by house fire.December 28th, 2025 in Fayette County: Fire dept requested assistance with local humane case involving cows. Recommended reaching HPO in area first...December 24th, 2025 in Westmoreland County: Fire dept assist called to help transport 2 sm dogs from car accident.December 14th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Apartment building fire with over 100 tenants with pets being evacuated. Shelter being set up at high school.December 22nd, 2025 in Northampton County: Requested to assist with a 30 year old horse down in stall that they have been trying to get up.December 16th, 2025 in Lehigh County: Responded to assist fire department with cats pulled from a house fire. Medical care and transport needed.December 23rd, 2025 in Allegheny County: Pet Care Kit requested for 1 dog & 1 kitten displaced by house fire.

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