News
For additional Information or to schedule interviews contact the SCMRTF Public Information Officer:
Joseph A. Cocciardi, PhD, MS, CSP, CIH, REHS, RS
4 Kacey Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717)766-4500
Fax: (717)766-3999
Structural Collapse Incident in Blair County
PA USAR Squad 3 responded to a structural collapse incident in Blair County on Wednesday, December 1, 2010.
Questions pertaining to the Website Management Request for Quotation 2010
A list of questions asked and the answers provided regarding the Request for Quotation issued on November 5, 2010 to redesign the SCMRTF website.
Request for Quotation Issued
Quotations for services to redesign the South Central Mountain Regional Task Force website are being sought.
Media Advisory: SCMRTF Fall Educational Symposium 2010
Invitation for media personnel to attend a special luncheon briefing as part of the SCMRTF Fall Educational Symposium
Questions pertaining to the Interoperable Communications Request for Proposal 2010
A list of questions asked and the answers provided regarding the Request for Proposal issued on August 30, 2010 to establish a contract to address the issue of interoperable communications throughout the SCMRTF region in an All Hazards capacity and to develop a Regional Interoperable Communications Plan.
SCMRTF announces Fall Educational Symposium 2010
The Second Annual Fall Educational Symposium will bring experts from the agricultural, communications/information services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and health and medical sectors together with first responders from across the eight county region to explore issues pertaining to the health, safety, and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.
Request for Proposal Issued
Proposals for a consultant to address the issue of interoperable communications throughout the SCMRTF region in an all hazards capacity and to develop a regional interoperable communications plan are being sought
Request for Proposal Issued
Proposals for facility, support equipment, food/beverage items for the SCMRTF Fall Educational Symposium are being sought
Local News Covers Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks Course
Local news reporter, Rebecca Berdar, covers the Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing Attacks (ILERSBA) course held on August 10, 2010.
Distribution of Potassium Iodide Tablets on August 12, 2010
The Department of Health will distribute potassium iodide tablets on August 12, 2010 for residents living near nuclear facilities at no cost
Intra-Task Force Information Release: IMT Training (Arts Festivals)
Intra-Task Force Information Release: The Incident Management Team (IMT) conducted training at the People's Choice Arts Festival and the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Incident Management Team Training at Arts Festivals
Incident Management Team (IMT) training at the People's Choice Arts Festival and the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Hazmat Teams Trained for Potential Emergencies
Altoona Fire Department's Hazmat Team and the Penn State Hazmat Response Team trained for potential emergencies
Safety Alert: Cardiac Science Corp. Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillators
A medical device safety alert has been issued by the Food and Drug Administration for Cardiology healthcare professionals, hospital risk managers, biomedical engineering staff, emergency responders.