November 17, 2007 Combined Agency Drill

On November 17, 2007 the MABAS 24 hazardous materials team participated at a combined agency drill at the Joliet Chicago land speedway. The scenario has terrorist related with multiple devices and teams working together to mitigate the situation. Teams included MABAS 10, Joliet FD Hazmat, Grundy County EMA, Will County EMA, the Army CST unit and our own MABAS 24 team. MABAS 24 and MABAS 10 worked together as a team and did a great job.

Photos are available here.

New MABAS24 Hazmat Techs

Recently 14 of our members attend the IFSI Hazmat Tech B class in Tinley Park. All passed the 40 hour two weekend class successfully. The MABAS 24 team now has a total of 26 tech B's and 20 tech A's. Also, 14 members are Hazmat Incident Command State Certified. Many of our members have also gone to other classes with Homeland Security, the National Fire Academy and other outside agencies. The MABAS 24 Hazmat Team members are always looking at ways to increase and enhance their skills and knowledge.

MABAS 24 HAZMAT is ready to serve the division as well as any other call for assistance.

Photos are available here.

New MABAS24 Decon Unit

MABAS 24 received a new mass decon unit from Cook County and the ITTF. The number of the new unit is 9903 and is stationed at Tinley Station 4 at 7800 W 191 St.

Pictures can be found on the hazmat team page.

Tinley Park Jogman Center 2007 & 2008 Fire Marshall's State Exam Dates are available.

OFSM test dates for 2007 & 2008 have been posted on the 3rd District Academy website.