Joint Hazard Training Strengthens Emergency Response in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — On Aug. 16, various local, state, and federal agencies came together for a joint hazard training exercise to enhance emergency preparedness in Eugene and surrounding communities.
The annual event called a Joint Hazard Assessment Team (J-HAT) training, involved members from the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team, Eugene Police Department, Eugene Fire Department, Federal Protective Service and other partner organizations.
1st Sgt. Robert McCree of the 102nd explained that the training focused on simulated scenarios involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats and other hazardous incidents requiring a coordinated, multi-agency response.
"Trying to get all those people together and working simultaneously on the same target is really difficult. As you can imagine, they all have jobs and responsibilities outside of the city," said McCree. "So today, we're just getting them reacquainted and working on targets."
Police Sgt. Damian San Miguel, commander of the Eugene Police Department's bomb squad, emphasized the importance of the annual J-HAT training in building relationships and capabilities between the agencies.
"It only reinforces our capabilities of working together, strengthening our partnership and developing our friendship with all these different agencies," said San Miguel. "We want to make sure that we train them so when they're making decisions, they're making the right decisions."
The training ensures that Oregon has "one of the best functioning Joint Hazard Assessment Teams in the nation," according to McCree. It prepares the teams to provide critical support for major events that could be potential targets, like the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials held in Eugene.
"Our partnership that we have with the Oregon National Guard, specifically the 102nd Civil Support Team, they've been supporting us for the past five U.S. Olympic trials and World Games. And it is an excellent partnership," San Miguel said.
By conducting joint exercises and bringing together specialized skills from across the agencies, the annual J-HAT training fosters collaboration and enhances emergency preparedness to keep Eugene and the surrounding community safe.
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Eugene Police Department Sgt. Damian San Miguel leads an after-action review with a Joint Hazard Assessment Team following a training scenario at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The review enabled team members from different agencies to discuss their performance, share lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement. Regular collaborative reviews help strengthen coordination and response capabilities across multi-agency teams.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Oregon National Guard Sgt. Mohamed Musa with the 102nd Civil Support Team (CST) instructs Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service explosive detection K9 handler Justin Warren on decontaminating his partner Linda, during a training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The hands-on training enabled the CST team to share best practices for properly cleaning a working dog exposed to hazardous materials while on mission. Joint exercises build critical skills to ensure the safety of military and civilian first responders.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Oregon National Guard Sgt. Mohamed Musa with the 102nd Civil Support Team (CST) instructs Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service explosive detection K9 handler Justin Warren on decontaminating his partner Linda, during a training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The hands-on training enabled the CST team to share best practices for properly cleaning a working dog exposed to hazardous materials while on mission. Joint exercises build critical skills to ensure the safety of military and civilian first responders.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team, Eugene Police Department, Eugene Fire Department, Federal Protective Service, and other local agencies gather for a group photo during the annual Joint Hazard Assessment Team (J-HAT) training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The collaborative training enables first responders from various disciplines to strengthen emergency response capabilities and relationships to enhance preparedness for potentially hazardous incidents in the Eugene community and surrounding area.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service (FPS) explosive detection K9 handler Justin Warren and his new partner, Linda, on Aug. 16, 2023, during a training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Warren and Linda are assigned to the FPS Region 10 office in Portland, which oversees operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Linda recently completed explosive detection training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, and this exercise helped integrate her into FPS field operations.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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The annual event called a Joint Hazard Assessment Team (J-HAT) training, involved members from the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team, Eugene Police Department, Eugene Fire Department, Federal Protective Service and other partner organizations.
1st Sgt. Robert McCree of the 102nd explained that the training focused on simulated scenarios involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats and other hazardous incidents requiring a coordinated, multi-agency response.
"Trying to get all those people together and working simultaneously on the same target is really difficult. As you can imagine, they all have jobs and responsibilities outside of the city," said McCree. "So today, we're just getting them reacquainted and working on targets."
Police Sgt. Damian San Miguel, commander of the Eugene Police Department's bomb squad, emphasized the importance of the annual J-HAT training in building relationships and capabilities between the agencies.
"It only reinforces our capabilities of working together, strengthening our partnership and developing our friendship with all these different agencies," said San Miguel. "We want to make sure that we train them so when they're making decisions, they're making the right decisions."
The training ensures that Oregon has "one of the best functioning Joint Hazard Assessment Teams in the nation," according to McCree. It prepares the teams to provide critical support for major events that could be potential targets, like the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials held in Eugene.
"Our partnership that we have with the Oregon National Guard, specifically the 102nd Civil Support Team, they've been supporting us for the past five U.S. Olympic trials and World Games. And it is an excellent partnership," San Miguel said.
By conducting joint exercises and bringing together specialized skills from across the agencies, the annual J-HAT training fosters collaboration and enhances emergency preparedness to keep Eugene and the surrounding community safe.
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Released photos-
230816-Z-ZJ128-1001
Eugene Police Department Sgt. Damian San Miguel leads an after-action review with a Joint Hazard Assessment Team following a training scenario at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The review enabled team members from different agencies to discuss their performance, share lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement. Regular collaborative reviews help strengthen coordination and response capabilities across multi-agency teams.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
230816-Z-ZJ128-1002
Oregon National Guard Sgt. Mohamed Musa with the 102nd Civil Support Team (CST) instructs Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service explosive detection K9 handler Justin Warren on decontaminating his partner Linda, during a training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The hands-on training enabled the CST team to share best practices for properly cleaning a working dog exposed to hazardous materials while on mission. Joint exercises build critical skills to ensure the safety of military and civilian first responders.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Oregon National Guard Sgt. Mohamed Musa with the 102nd Civil Support Team (CST) instructs Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service explosive detection K9 handler Justin Warren on decontaminating his partner Linda, during a training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The hands-on training enabled the CST team to share best practices for properly cleaning a working dog exposed to hazardous materials while on mission. Joint exercises build critical skills to ensure the safety of military and civilian first responders.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Members of the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team, Eugene Police Department, Eugene Fire Department, Federal Protective Service, and other local agencies gather for a group photo during the annual Joint Hazard Assessment Team (J-HAT) training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 16, 2023. The collaborative training enables first responders from various disciplines to strengthen emergency response capabilities and relationships to enhance preparedness for potentially hazardous incidents in the Eugene community and surrounding area.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service (FPS) explosive detection K9 handler Justin Warren and his new partner, Linda, on Aug. 16, 2023, during a training exercise at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. Warren and Linda are assigned to the FPS Region 10 office in Portland, which oversees operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. Linda recently completed explosive detection training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, and this exercise helped integrate her into FPS field operations.
(U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne Oregon National Guard Public Affairs)
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