Full-Scale Hazmat Training

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The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management and the Colorado National Guard 8th Civil Support Team conducted a joint response full-scale hazardous materials training exercise at the former Kullerstrand Elementary School in Wheat Ridge on February 26th, 2026. Hazmat teams from the local metro area also participated in the event. The Colorado Army National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction-8th Civil Support Team assisted in the training with identifying the hazards for an incident commander on scene. The exercises were designed and evaluated by personnel from the U.S. Army North.

Units on Scene:

West Metro Fire Rescue: Engine 2, Tower 2, Engine 5, Hazmat 5 & Medic 5

Arvada Fire Protection District: Truck 60, Truck 54, Hazmat 4 & Medic 54

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Hazmat Team, Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management, Colorado National Guard’s 8th Civil Support Team

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