Cambria County SHARP Hazmat Team

05/07/2026

~Westmoreland County asked for decon assistance with a full scale exercise at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport yesterday. So we sent our decon team to help out. Great job everyone!

05/02/2026

~Today we welcomed The Meter Guys to Johnstown, PA, Cambria County. They provided us with 8 hours of world class instruction on meters.

Special thanks to Victim Services Inc for allowing us to use your facility.

04/01/2026

~This evening we toured Al Gas in Gallitzin, PA. Personnel reviewed equipment, familiarized themselves with a BobTail Truck that is used for home delivery's, and toured the tank farm at Al Gas. Thank you to Al Gas for allowing us to tour your facility.

02/26/2026

For most of my career, gas detection was a hazmat team problem. If your department had a four-gas meter, it lived in a Pelican case on the hazmat rig, and […]

02/19/2026

~This evening we conducted our training at Richland Township Fire Dept at their Scalp Ave location. Thank you for allowing us to use your facility. The Team reviewed equipment on Hazmat 11-1 and reviewed SOP's.

02/05/2026

~Checking equipment is a vital role that must be done in order to have a well oiled machine.

01/20/2026

~Stay safe out there. Have a plan.

12/30/2025

~With many people receiving E-bikes/scooters this holiday season, please read all safety instructions in the owners manual.

Below is a news story of what can happen if you charge your E-bike/scooter inside.

FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh criticized retailers who continue to sell uncertified batteries, and food delivery companies whose workers use scooters and ...

12/25/2025

~From the Officers of the SHARP Hazmat Team, Merry Christmas everyone!!

11/27/2025

~Happy Thanksgiving from the Cambria County S.H.A.R.P. Hazmat Team.