Members of the CST provide continuity and experience supporting local officials. “We provide CBRNE response to mitigate any suspicious activity and we’re able to analyze pretty much any kind of hazardous material that man has created.”

“It’s definitely an attribute that goes with our team and the nation-wide CST community to provide the capabilities we were able to provide,” said Sergeant First Class Michael Boettger, 33rd CST first sergeant. CST members provided enhanced capability to the Joint All Hazards Assessment Team, which is embedded with the FBI and D.C. “This is the second time we’ve provided Command Post capability to them, and it’s important for us to be able to help local jurisdiction with command and control and give them an additional platform to provide emergency services.”ĭistrict emergency responders are familiar with supporting large events, and the DCNG’s CST handles some of the most highly visible missions in the country. “This essentially allowed the city to double the amount of mobile operations and EMS capabilities,” explained Walsh. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department by providing them with the 33rd's Command Post, which includes a Tactical Operations Center and Unified Command Suite. “We work to develop close relationships so that on a moment’s notice, we’re able to support each other.”įor the second time, the DCNG supported the D.C. “It was a tremendous opportunity to relationship-build with other CST teams,” said Walsh. Networking played a huge role in supporting multiple, large events in the District, said Lt. With augmentation from Kentucky and Maryland’s CST teams, the 33rd CST worked around the clock with civil authorities to enhance response capabilities through their communications, survey, technical decontamination and analytical functions. In addition to supporting the Marine Corps Marathon, the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Civil Support Team provided District officials support during the historic 2019 Major League Baseball World Series games at the National’s Stadium Oct.

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