PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01

PEMA Certified HMRT for the PFD Special Operations Command: Engine 60, Ladder 19, & Battalion 01. We are Supported/integrated with our Hazmat Admin. Unit (HMAU)

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

HMT Class continues with the first of many scenerio based training. Students performed entry to survey for a chemical exposure. A post training “hot wash” allowed students to communicate their process in handling the scenario.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

HMT Class continues with the first of many scenerio based training. Students performed entry to survey for a chemical exposure. A post training “hot wash” allowed students to communicate their process in handling the scenario.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

@PhillyFireDept Hazmat Technician Training. Members will receive 80 hours lecture and hands-on skills prior to testing for certification through the state accreditation process.

[Mayor Cherelle L. Parker @PhillyMayor]

Our first priority remains safety for our crews and our community, and dignity for the victims.

Demolition at the garage collapse site will begin early Saturday morning as our teams continue careful, deliberate work and begin the recovery for the workers still inside.

As work begins, neighbors in the surrounding blocks may see dust. Masks are not required, but those with sensitivities may consider an N95.

We will gather Saturday at 10 a.m. at Vare Recreation Center to share updates and support one another.

Please continue to keep the affected families in your prayers.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Private sector & local government partnerships in training. Thanks to @EnergySolutions for hosting great training & providing refreshments!

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Private sector & local government partnerships in training. Thanks to @EnergySolutions for hosting great training & providing refreshments!

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Busy week between training and the fire ground!

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Busy week between training and the fire ground!

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Congratulations to Captain Oliver McDonagh! Last night was his last LT shift at L19/D. We hate to see him go, but the PFD is better off within the Captain ranks with him. Bravo!

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Totally RAD dude! E60 & L19/D guys did some impromptu radiation survey training with meters and isotope identifiers. This was before a solid meal in celebration of Captain (select) McDonagh’s last night at L19/D.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Another great day of training. HMTF01, SQ47, & B01 setup a “technical Decon” corridor today as an annual check of equipment that is high risk, low frequency of use.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Another great day of training. HMTF01, SQ47, & B01 setup a “technical Decon” corridor today as an annual check of equipment that is high risk, low frequency of use.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

On belay, belay on! On rope, rope on!

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Roof top training today. IYKYK.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Roof top training today. IYKYK.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Members trained on hazard based PPE selection this evening. Different garments and respiratory protection used at HMTF01.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Members trained on hazard based PPE selection this evening. Different garments and respiratory protection used at HMTF01.

[PFD Hazardous Materials Taskforce 01 @phillyhazmat]

Members trained on entry team tactics today. A suspicious package with details injected during the scene size-up phase dictated what meters/PPE would be utilized. Members “synced” their baseline reading prior to donning all PPE and making entry.