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Gateway Regional High School, Huntington, MA

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Communication 101 – an Introduction to Communications and Interoperability in Western Massachusetts

Topics to include:

• History of communications

• Communications theory

• Use of regional and statewide systems, including WMLEC

• Available communications assets

• and more

There will be hands on training with radios, communications asset demos, and case studies. There will be special guest speakers, informative presentations and question & answer periods.

Participants are requested to bring their portable radio to class.

This training is geared towards anyone that uses a radio, from entry level first responders to chief officers, in all disciplines and jurisdictions in Western Massachusetts.

Register here.

Ware Fire Department, Ware MA

9:00am - 12:00pm

Communication 101 – an Introduction to Communications and Interoperability in Western Massachusetts

Topics to include:

• History of communications

• Communications theory

• Use of regional and statewide systems, including WMLEC

• Available communications assets

• and more

There will be hands on training with radios, communications asset demos, and case studies. There will be special guest speakers, informative presentations and question & answer periods.

Participants are requested to bring their portable radio to class.

This training is geared towards anyone that uses a radio, from entry level first responders to chief officers, in all disciplines and jurisdictions in Western Massachusetts.

Registerhere.

Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield MA

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Communication 101 – an Introduction to Communications and Interoperability in Western Massachusetts

Topics to include:

• History of communications

• Communications theory

• Use of regional and statewide systems, including WMLEC

• Available communications assets

• and more

There will be hands on training with radios, communications asset demos, and case studies. There will be special guest speakers, informative presentations and question & answer periods.

Participants are requested to bring their portable radio to class.

This training is geared towards anyone that uses a radio, from entry level first responders to chief officers, in all disciplines and jurisdictions in Western Massachusetts.

Register here.

 


Bangs Community Center, Amherst, Ma

7:30 am to 2:15 pm

WRHSAC is hosting Global Positioning (GPS)  device trainings for Departments of Public Work throughout western Massachusetts. The trainings will be held in the months of October and November on the following dates:

Wednesday, October 16 in Lanesborough, Ma (registration)

Wednesday, October 23 in Amherst, Ma (registration)

Wednesday,  November 6th in Deerfield, Ma (registration) and

Wednesday, November 20th in Agawam, Ma. (registration)

The training is free and each town attending will receive a free Garmin Oregon 650 handheld GPS unit. A representative from the town DPW must attend the training to receive the GPS unit.

This training is for public works and highway personnel who would like to learn how to use global positioning system (GPS) equipment in their work and especially in dealing with the aftermath of disasters, which create problems–debris piles, failed sewers, etc.–that need to be documented in order to mitigate future issues and to receive reimbursement from disaster funds.  Additionally, there will be a short seminar explaining ACAMS (Automated Critical Assessment Management System) and how the system can be used to track infrastructure that is damaged repetitively and severely in an effort to collect information in a manner that is consistent and recognized by FEMA, which should simplify the reimbursement process and increase recoupable funds by local communities that have sustained damage following declared storm events.

Lanesborough Fire Department

7:30 am to 2:15 pm

WRHSAC is hosting Global Positioning (GPS)  device trainings for Departments of Public Work throughout western Massachusetts. The trainings will be held in the months of October and November on the following dates:

Wednesday, October 16 in Lanesborough, Ma (registration)

Wednesday, October 23 in Amherst, Ma (registration)

Wednesday,  November 6th in Deerfield, Ma (registration) and

Wednesday, November 20th in Agawam, Ma. (registration)

The training is free and each town attending will receive a free Garmin Oregon 650 handheld GPS unit. A representative from the town DPW must attend the training to receive the GPS unit.

This training is for public works and highway personnel who would like to learn how to use global positioning system (GPS) equipment in their work and especially in dealing with the aftermath of disasters, which create problems–debris piles, failed sewers, etc.–that need to be documented in order to mitigate future issues and to receive reimbursement from disaster funds.  Additionally, there will be a short seminar explaining ACAMS (Automated Critical Assessment Management System) and how the system can be used to track infrastructure that is damaged repetitively and severely in an effort to collect information in a manner that is consistent and recognized by FEMA, which should simplify the reimbursement process and increase recoupable funds by local communities that have sustained damage following declared storm events.

Montague Public Safety Complex in Turners Falls

8:30 am to 4 pm

Registration is still open for the Saturday class. Register by 8:30am Thursday, July 11. Follow the link below to register.

The Franklin County REPC is hosting a  free, one-day GPS Training-of-Trainers program for those in the public safety field. This training is made possible by a grant from WRHSAC. Note: This is a one day class. You can choose to attend on July 12th OR July 13th. Also, please note that registration is limited to two members per department.

The day will begin with a two-hour seminar, led by Athol Fire Chief Tom Lozier, instructing students how to use their GPS devices. Following will be two drills in the field using what you just learned to a) find a lost hiker in the woods and b) determine the area of a brush fire and where it makes the most sense to deploy incoming equipment and apparatus. Students will be asked to commit to train members of their home departments within six months of completing the training.

For more information and to register, click on this link.

Greenfield, MA

6:30 PM-9:30 PM

SKYWARN is a free training sponsored by Franklin County Citizen Corps Programs and is geared toward anyone interested in public service and in potentially joining the SKYWARN® volunteer program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches, nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become a spotter.

The SKYWARN training covers fundamentals of thunderstorm development, storm structure, and identification of potential severe weather features. It also includes basic severe weather safety informtion. Free food  will be provided.

For more information, please see this flyer. Please register by calling 413-774-3167 x 101 or email admin@frcog.org

SKYWARN® is a registered trademark of NOAA’s National Weather Service

 

 

 

Berkshire County House Of Corrections in Pittsfield

8:30a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office sponsors this training in Pittsfield Massachusetts. The intention of the course is to train law enforcement officers, transportation officers (corrections) and Tactical/Special Response team members to transport High Risk Inmates/Arrestees to and from courts or Hospitals. The three-day training will incorporate both lecture and hands-on training and drills and can accommodate up to 20 participants.

This FREE three-day training includes meals and reimbursement for backfill and overtime.

For more information or to register, contact:

Eric Stratton, STS Consulting at tacticalems625@gmail.com

Courtyard at Marriott, Hadley MA

8:30 am to 3 pm

Join representatives from public safety, public health, public works, Selectboards, Public Information and other municipal officials from across Hampshire County to learn how to plan for and manage an ethanol spill.

This Tabletop Exercise will focus on: on-site incident command, multi-agency coordination, hazardous materials management, and the usability of a new Ethanol Field Guide. The MEMA EOC & Communication Trailers and WRHSAC Foam Trailer will be on-site.

Backfill and overtime reimbursement is available. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

This flyer contains additional information on the training and registration.

North Adams

8 am to 4 pm

Northern Berkshire Regional Emergency Planning Committee is conducting a functional exercise which will simulate a mass casualty incident involving a bus with multiple passengers and a dump truck carrying potentially hazardous materials. This exercise will test the City of North Adams Community Emergency Management Plan, North Adams Regional Hospital External Disaster Plan, and the Regional Communication Plan.

This exercise is geared toward First Responders from the Northern Berkshires as well as North Adams City Officials and DPW, Berkshire Regional Transit Authority, Medical Reserve Corps, area Boards of Health and others.

Backfill and overtime reimbursement is available. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Complete information is available here. To register, please contact:

Sharon Leary, Leary Consulting
sleary200@yahoo.com
(413) 441 9093
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