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9:00 am - 10:00 am

Monthly meeting of the WRHSAC Training & Exercise Subcommittee

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Meeting ID: 854 3738 5453

Passcode: 670273

Phone: 1-929-205-6099

The agenda will be posted here in the week before the meeting.

WRHSAC Special Meeting

May 4, 2026 11:00am

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet for a special meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11amET. The meeting is virtual.

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Meeting ID: 827 2020 0521

Passcode: 370295

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Aerial Apparatus Training

West Springfield and Pittsfield

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) is hosting two sessions of Aerial Apparatus Positioning Training in May:

Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Palmer, MA
Sunday, September 13, 2026 – Hadley, MA

This specialized training is designed to enhance the tactical effectiveness and operational safety of fire departments utilizing aerial apparatus across Western Massachusetts.

Participants will begin with a classroom session focused on core principles of aerial operations, followed by hands-on exercises using aerial apparatus in realistic fireground scenarios. The course emphasizes a methodical, safety-driven, and policy-informed approach to apparatus placement at emergency incidents.

Key learning objectives include:

Understanding proper aerial apparatus placement across a variety of incident types
Conducting effective scene size-ups with an emphasis on aerial operations
Reviewing and demonstrating the operational capabilities and limitations of aerial devices
Applying occupancy-based tactics that prioritize life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation

This course provides valuable, practical experience for fire service personnel seeking to improve their aerial operations under real-world conditions.

The training is free. Application is required. Please complete the form below. You will be notified by email after your application has been reviewed.

Aerial Apparatus Training

Palmer and Hadley

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) is hosting two sessions of Aerial Apparatus Positioning Training in September:

Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Palmer, MA
Sunday, September 13 – Hadley, MA

This specialized training is designed to enhance the tactical effectiveness and operational safety of fire departments utilizing aerial apparatus across Western Massachusetts.

Key learning objectives include:

Understanding proper aerial apparatus placement across a variety of incident types
Conducting effective scene size-ups with an emphasis on aerial operations
Reviewing and demonstrating the operational capabilities and limitations of aerial devices
Applying occupancy-based tactics that prioritize life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation

This course provides valuable, practical experience for fire service personnel seeking to improve their aerial operations under real-world conditions.

The training is free. Application is required. Please complete the form below. You will be notified by email after your application has been reviewed.