Emergency responders take part in haz-mat training

by Philip A. Janquart

 Emergency responders descended on the Vendome Events Center Thursday, Feb. 17 to take part in a day-long, haz-mat training exercise.

 The Weiser Fire Department, which hosted the training event, worked in conjunction with the Weiser Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the Weiser Ambulance District, Idaho Region 3 Hazmat Team, and the Idaho National Guard’s 101st Civil Support Team. The simulated event involved the intended distribution of fentanyl.