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FFY2026 State Homeland Security Grant Investment Plan Call for Requests   The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) is now accepting project proposals for inclusion in the FFY2026 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Investment Plan. WRHSAC anticipates approximately $989,000 in funding to support homeland security initiatives across the four counties of Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, […]

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) is hosting two sessions of Aerial Apparatus Positioning Training in May: Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Palmer, MA Sunday, May 17, 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. […]

Monday June 8 – Thursday June 11, 2026 Holyoke  You see things most people never will. Over time, those calls add up. This is WRHSAC’s second offering of ASAP Training in Western Massachusetts. During the first session, the class was attended primarily by law enforcement professionals. This round, we strongly encourage participation from firefighters, EMS […]

The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council will meet for a special meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11amET. The meeting is virtual. Join Zoom Meeting – click here Meeting ID: 827 2020 0521 Passcode: 370295 Click here for the agenda.

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.