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Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team

Since 1995, the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team consists of volunteer and career personnel from South Central, PA.

The team covers Dauphin, Perry, and Schuylkill Counties and holds mutual aid agreements with other nearby counties. Hazardous materials pose a real, and potentially disastrous threat to the citizens of Dauphin County. Hazardous materials incidents may include, but are not limited to, responses involving fires, spills, transportation accidents, chemical reactions and explosions. Associated hazards

involved may include toxicity, flammability, radiological hazards, corrosives, explosives, health hazards or any combination of these items. Dauphin County is proactive in both planning and emergency response relative to hazardous materials incidents, as well as potential criminal/terrorist incidents involving hazardous materials. The Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team maintains a state-level certification through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and functions as part of the Dauphin County Emergency Management Agency. The Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team also serves multiple other Federal, State, County and Local Hazardous Materials Response Teams as mutual aid partners along with Federal and In-State Urban Search and Rescue Teams.

08/28/2026

☢️ Radiological Emergency Preparedness Training in Dauphin County

Over the past three days, Dauphin County Office of Emergency Management and Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team (DCHMRT) hosted Center for Radiological Nuclear Training (CTOS) for four specialized training courses focused on radiological emergency response and preparedness.

The training brought subject matter experts from across the country to Dauphin County to provide instruction on a variety of radiological response topics.

Training conducted this week included:
• Two specialized radiological instrument courses
• Hospital First Receivers: Detecting Radiological Contamination
• Population Monitoring at Community Reception Centers

More than 20 participants attended each day, representing fire departments, hazardous materials response teams, county and local emergency management agencies, hospital systems, EMS, and nuclear utility emergency preparedness personnel.

Thursday Evening, DCHMRT continued the focus on radiological preparedness during its monthly evening training, where 12 team members participated in training on Radiological Monitoring Techniques.

In total, more than 30 hours of radiological emergency response training was conducted in Dauphin County this week, with personnel from more than 20 different organizations and agencies participating.

This type of multidisciplinary training is an important component of maintaining and strengthening the regions emergency response capabilities if a radiological emergency occurs. This training brought in response agencies, healthcare partners, emergency management, and nuclear utility personnel together for training helps ensure that our partners are prepared to work together during a radiological emergency.

Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
Cumberland County, PA - Department of Public Safety
County Of York Hazmat Team
York County PA Office of Emergency Management
Lebanon County Special Operations Station 50
Constellation

08/22/2026

🏃‍♂️🇺🇸 Running Together for a Great Cause! 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️

Today, members of the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team (DCHMRT), Dauphin County Office of Emergency Management (DCOEM), Dauphin County Sheriff’s Office, Dauphin County Department of Public Safety Telecommunications, and Harrisburg Bureau of Fire came together to participate in the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Hummelstown Borough.

DCHMRT and DCOEM have been involved in the planning process since the beginning, providing support for planning and day-of operations, including assisting with start/finish activities and organizational needs throughout the event.

We’re proud to have played a small part in an incredible event that brought together approximately 350 participants, including members of public safety agencies across Dauphin County serving in a variety of capacities. 👏🚒🚑🚓

A huge THANK YOU to Hummelstown Borough for bringing this event to Dauphin County and for putting together such a great event honoring an important cause. 🇺🇸

Great job to everyone who participated! 💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🇺🇸

Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 "The Uptown"

08/21/2026

☣️🔥 A Big Thank You to HERCO! 🔥☣️

DCHMRT would like to extend a BIG thank you to HERCO — Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company for assisting us with a grant to replace our portable hot water heater!

Our previous hot water heater was over 26 years old and was definitely on its last leg. This new system will provide DCHMRT with a reliable resource for our decontamination operations for years to come. 💦

While decontamination operations have changed significantly over the years, wet decon remains a process we continue to practice and want to be prepared to provide when needed. Having the ability to supply warm water can be an important capability during these operations.

The new system is portable and modular, allowing for easy deployment to an incident with very limited manpower. It also operates on propane, which is readily available and allows us flexibility in the field.

We are grateful for HERCO’s continued support of emergency response capabilities in our community.

Partnerships like this help us maintain the equipment and resources needed to keep our responders and communities safe. 🤝

Thank you, HERCO, for supporting DCHMRT! ❤️

Hersheypark
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company
Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County Department of Public Safety

08/19/2026

Thank you to Sen. Patty Kim for taking the time to visit the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team and learn more about the work our team does across the region. 🚒☢️🧪

We truly appreciate the opportunity to showcase the dedication, training, and commitment of our team members who stand ready to respond when our communities need us most.

DCHMRT is proud to serve Dauphin, Perry, and Schuylkill Counties, working alongside our fire, EMS, police, emergency management, and public safety partners to protect our communities and support responders during hazardous materials emergencies.

Thank you, Senator Kim, for recognizing the important work of our first responders and for spending time with our team! 🤝🇺🇸

08/15/2026

⚾ Celebrating Service, Dedication & Teamwork!

Last evening, DCHMRT held our annual summer outing and awards celebration—and this year, we changed things up with a night at the ballpark! ⚾🌭🍿

A special CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Technician Russell Coyne on an incredible 30 years of service with DCHMRT! 👏🚒 Thirty years of commitment, dedication, and service is a tremendous accomplishment, and we are proud to have Russell as part of our team!

🏆 Service Awards

3 Years:
👏 Jamie Kleckner
👏 Scott Young

10 Years:
👏 Brentt Sechrist

15 Years:
👏 Ian Memmi
👏 John P. Fogg III
👏 Floyd Wise

We truly have some of the best team members in the business. Nights like this are a great reminder of the dedication, teamwork, and commitment our members bring to DCHMRT and the communities we serve. 💪🤝

A huge THANK YOU to the Harrisburg Senators for hosting our team and helping make it a great night! ⚾🙌

Here’s to teamwork, friendship, and 30 years of service! 🥳🚒

Harrisburg Senators
Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
Dauphin County, PA
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 "The Uptown"

08/10/2026

🚨 DO77 RESPONSE – INDUSTRIAL ROAD 🚨

This morning, Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team (DCHMRT) DO77 was requested to assist Fire personnel with an accident on Industrial Road. 🚒☣️

Fire personnel recognized the hazardous materials placards on the trailer and immediately requested HMRT resources, allowing the DO respond and if additional personnel and equipment is needed, it can be requested. 🧯👏

DO77 worked alongside Harrisburg Bureau of Fire and the shipper to assess the situation and work toward a safe and meaningful resolution. 🤝

Fortunately, all hazardous materials remained contained within the shipping container, and no product was released into the environment. ✅

The tow company assisted with safely uprighting the container and relocating it to the shipper yard for further evaluation and movement through their transportation system. 🚛📦

This incident is a great reminder of the importance of recognizing hazardous materials placards, identifying the potential hazards, and requesting specialized resources early. Early recognition and notification can make a significant difference in safely managing an incident. 👏

Great work by all of the responders involved! 🛡️🚒

Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
Dauphin County, PA
Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 "The Uptown"

08/08/2026

🚨 DCHMRT Training: Hazardous Evidence Collection 🚨

Today’s Saturday training brought members of our local FBI Office and the FBI WMD Coordinator team to DCHMRT for a hands-on mini-course focused on hazardous evidence collection.

Our team (12 members) worked through several scenarios and partnered with the FBI team to practice different evidence collection techniques and procedures used during hazardous materials and WMD-related incidents. 🧪🧤

Training alongside our federal partners allows DCHMRT members to strengthen their skills, improve coordination, and be better prepared to safely respond when called upon.

A big THANK YOU to our local FBI partners for taking the time to train with our team and share their expertise! 🤝

Train together. Respond together. Protect together. We want to recognize Lebanon County Special Operations Station 50 for joining us this morning.

Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
Dauphin County, PA
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation

08/04/2026

🔥 Congratulations to Technician Patrick Dudzinski! 🔥

Please join us in congratulating Patrick Dudzinski on being hired by the Lower Paxton Bureau of Fire!

Patrick has proudly served as a Hazmat Technician with the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team over the past year, where he has proven himself to be a dedicated, hardworking, and dependable member of our team. His commitment to serving others has made a lasting impact, and we know he will be an outstanding addition to the Lower Paxton Bureau of Fire.

We would also like to congratulate all of the new firefighter hires. Every new member strengthens not only their department but also the fire and emergency services across Dauphin County and beyond.

We wish each of you a long, safe, and successful career in the fire service.

Congratulations, Patrick! We are proud to have you on our team and look forward to watching your continued success.

Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire

08/02/2026

🚨 DO77 travels to Reed Township🚨

Last evening, DO77 assisted the Duncannon Fire Company with a working tractor-trailer fire at the Pilot Travel Plaza, located along the Dauphin/Perry County line.

During firefighting operations, fluids from the vehicle entered an impacted storm drain. DO77 worked alongside fire crews to assess the incident, mitigate the environmental impacts, and help contain the affected area.

The appropriate notifications were made to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), and crews remained on scene until mitigation efforts were complete.

We appreciate the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies in bringing this incident to a safe resolution.

Dauphin County Department of Public Safety
Dauphin County, PA
Duncannon Fire Company

07/26/2026

🚨 DO77 assists 39 on I-81 🚒🛢️

This morning, the Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team (DO 77) responded to assist Company 39 with a reported overturned tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 South at Mile Marker 81.6.

Upon arrival, the tractor-trailer was found jackknifed with a ruptured fuel tank, resulting in a diesel fuel spill onto the roadway.

DO77 provided equipment and coordinated the necessary notifications to support the incident.

Excellent teamwork by Company 39 and DCHMRT ensuring the incident was managed safely while protecting the environment and the traveling public.

🚒🤝 Great work by everyone involved!

Dauphin County, PA
Dauphin County Department of Public Safety

Address

930 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA
17018

Telephone

+17175586800

Website

https://tinyurl.com/yc6963xh

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