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Active Attack Integrated Response – Train the Trainer Session

8:00am to 5:00pm

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council in partnership with the Western Mass Fire Chiefs Association (WMFCA) and the Western Mass Chiefs of Police Association (WMCOPA) are hosting a series of Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) Trainings for the region. The series begins with the AAIR Train-the-Trainer Course in November. This 40-hour performance level direct […]

Vehicle Lift, Stabilization and Extrication Training

8:00am to 4:30pm

WRHSAC is offering Vehicle Lift, Stabilization and Extrication Training in Springfield on Wednesday and Thursday, October 25 and 26, 2023.  The training is designed to challenge students with technically involved stabilization scenarios in order to build upon their skill set using strut & jack systems. Students will be introduced to the latest, most advanced equipment […]

Risk Based Response to Battery Emergencies

Lithium-Ion and other based batteries are becoming ubiquitous in everyday life, from batteries for small hand tools, to vehicles and large, wall mounted batteries for residential and commercial solar systems and more.  Over-charged hand-tool lithium batteries are causing residential fires and presenting other challenges. Batteries can also be used by terrorists and extremists as part […]

Events

WRHSAC All Hazards Planning and Equipment Subcommittee Meeting

Monthly meeting of the WRHSAC All Hazards Planning and Equipment Subcommittee Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349120855?pwd=L2RPRGZDSWtWTEVlOHJzaEd1SzZJQT09 Meeting ID: 853 4912 0855 Passcode: 457207 Phone in: 1-929-205-6099

WRHSAC All Hazards Planning and Equipment Subcommittee Meeting

Monthly meeting of the WRHSAC All Hazards Planning and Equipment Subcommittee Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349120855?pwd=L2RPRGZDSWtWTEVlOHJzaEd1SzZJQT09 Meeting ID: 853 4912 0855 Passcode: 457207 Phone in: 1-929-205-6099 Agenda: coming soon

Training and Exercise Subcommittee

Monthly meeting of the WRHSAC Training & Exercise Subcommittee