Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Exercise (PA-HART)

The Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team, known as PA-HART, is a joint partnership between the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, along with credentialed civilian rescue technicians. This highly trained aerial search and rescue team provides an air asset for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the nation to respond to natural and manmade disasters.

This exercise if for Lehigh County First Responders ONLY. Approval from a chief officer of your department is required and can be submitted here: https://www.lestafire.org/sponsored-class

This exercise will focus on Hoist rescue's in mountains' terrain. Con-Ed for EMS Providers will be provided as well as emergency managers. Certificate will be issued upon completion of the exercise.

Check in for the exercise will be at Germansville Fire Company. All participants MUST check in before proceeding to the exercise starting point.