On Saturday morning, November 7th, the Mattydale FD members of the Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team(RHMRT) hosted the RHMRT's monthly drill in quarters.

The drill was designated as a Chemical Protective Suit (CPS) drill where members not already qualified to wear the level A and B suits could get their qualification and those members already qualified could participate in an obstacle course designed by RHMT Deputy Coordinator Pat Herrick.

Particiapating in the drill from Mattydale FD were:

• Assistant Chief Brian Falise
• Past Chief Jason Klink
• Captain George Dwyer
• Lieutenant Tim Zacholl
• Lietuentant Chuck Smith
• FF/EMT Dave Fitch
• FF/EMT Curt Knarr
• FF Jessica Kohar

Lt. Zacholl and FF Knarr get assistance with donning a "Level A" Suit from Lt. Smith and FF Fitch

Instructor Pat Herrick works with Lt Zacholl and FF Knarr on using radioactive detection meters during a part of the obstacle course

With Decon being a major duty of the MFD, this portion of the drill recreates the process of deconing a non-ambulatory victim

Assistant Chief Falise takes his turn in a "Level A" Suit

FF Fitch assisting Captain Dwyer with sealing up his suit