| WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 4, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) invites you to an exclusive sneak peek of the new burn building at the Washington County Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) on May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Come take a look at the newly constructed burn building and hear about future plans for the PSTC. Join us for a first look at this state-of-the-art training facility, designed to enhance firefighter and first responder preparedness through realistic, hands-on, live-fire training scenarios. This new addition will be placed in service by the end of June; and, it represents a major step forward in strengthening emergency response capabilities across Washington County and the region. Training programs offered at the PSTC continue to emphasize the importance of joint training among fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), law enforcement, and emergency management partners. Facilities like the burn building allow multiple agencies to train together in realistic environments, improving coordination, communication, and overall response during critical incidents. This event will also highlight the future vision of the training center, including plans for construction of a tactical village. The proposed tactical village will further expand multi-agency training opportunities and provide realistic environments for real-life, public safety scenario-based exercises.Guests will be treated to a sneak peek demonstration. The demonstration will showcase the capabilities and training value of the new burn building, as well provide a glimpse into future plans for the PSTC. We hope you’ll join us as we showcase this exciting milestone. Come help us celebrate the continued growth of public safety training in Washington County. Address: 18350 Public Safety Pl, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. |
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| For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations & Marketing Department at [email protected]. |
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