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Strong leadership saves lives, strengthens crews, and shapes the culture of every firehouse. Whether you’re a seasoned officer, newly promoted, or thinking about stepping into a leadership role someday, this two-day program will give you the tools, confidence, and mindset to lead with clarity and purpose. WRHSAC, in partnership with Belchertown Fire Department,  is proud […]

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) is hosting two sessions of Aerial Apparatus Positioning Training this November: Thursday, November 13, 2025 – West Springfield, MA Friday, November 14, 2025 – Pittsfield, MA This specialized training is designed to enhance the tactical effectiveness and operational safety of fire departments utilizing aerial apparatus across Western […]

WRHSAC, in partnership with Baystate Health, presentsThe Reid Technique of Investigative Interviewing and Advanced Interrogation This multi-day training is designed for law enforcement officers, investigators, prosecutors, intelligence personnel, and other multidisciplinary professionals involved in criminal or counterterrorism investigations. It will strengthen your ability to assess credibility, structure effective interviews, and conduct advanced interrogations. The course […]

Monthly meeting of the WRHSAC All Hazards Planning and Equipment Subcommittee Join Zoom Meeting – click here Meeting ID: 853 4912 0855 Passcode: 457207 Phone in: 1-929-205-6099 The agenda will be posted during the week prior to the meeting.

Monthly meeting of the WRHSAC Training & Exercise Subcommittee Join Zoom Meeting – click here Meeting ID: 854 3738 5453 Passcode: 670273 Phone: 1-929-205-6099 The agenda will be posted during the week prior to the meeting.

Monthly meeting of the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council Join Zoom Meeting – click here Meeting ID: 872 8499 6582 Passcode: 207480 Dial in: 1-929-205-6099 The agenda will be posted during the week prior to the meeting.