The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire held its annual hazardous materials training at PNC Park Wednesday. The venue offered firefighters a unique opportunity to practice decontamination procedures in a different setting. Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Davis emphasized the importance of varying training locations. “Something different to get out of the monotony of some of the stuff we do normally. They have a great system in place, and we were able to partner up with them and do something a little different for once,” Davis said.Sixteen firefighters participated in the training, which involved simulating the process of having hazardous substances washed off. With the NFL 2026 draft creeping closer, Davis highlighted the significance of the location, noting, “The location and secondly, they have a system built in, to help with the style training we’re doing in preparation for some events coming up and just for everyday training that we have to do anyway.”The training is crucial for all members of the Bureau of Fire, as it prepares them for real-life situations. One firefighter explained, “Possibility that it could happen in real life. And why not use the same facility that could happen at? Helps us prepare for what could really happen.”With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, understanding how venues like PNC Park could be utilized in emergencies is vital. “So we go through this and how to move people through to decon them to go through, everyday life or to go get further treatment if needed, depending on what they were exposed to,” Davis said. “This is the beginning steps of how to get them the help they need.”This training will be happening twice a day for the next 20 days, with 16 firefighters participating in each group.Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel

PITTSBURGH —

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire held its annual hazardous materials training at PNC Park Wednesday.

The venue offered firefighters a unique opportunity to practice decontamination procedures in a different setting.

Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Davis emphasized the importance of varying training locations.

“Something different to get out of the monotony of some of the stuff we do normally. They have a great system in place, and we were able to partner up with them and do something a little different for once,” Davis said.

Sixteen firefighters participated in the training, which involved simulating the process of having hazardous substances washed off.

With the NFL 2026 draft creeping closer, Davis highlighted the significance of the location, noting, “The location and secondly, they have a system built in, to help with the style training we’re doing in preparation for some events coming up and just for everyday training that we have to do anyway.”

The training is crucial for all members of the Bureau of Fire, as it prepares them for real-life situations. One firefighter explained, “Possibility that it could happen in real life. And why not use the same facility that could happen at? Helps us prepare for what could really happen.”

With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, understanding how venues like PNC Park could be utilized in emergencies is vital.

“So we go through this and how to move people through to decon them to go through, everyday life or to go get further treatment if needed, depending on what they were exposed to,” Davis said. “This is the beginning steps of how to get them the help they need.”

This training will be happening twice a day for the next 20 days, with 16 firefighters participating in each group.

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