News and Events

WRHSAC K9 Training Week Strengthen your K9 team’s readiness before the next call. July 27 – 31, 2026 The Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) is offering a comprehensive, multi-day K9 training program designed for law enforcement, search and rescue, and other public safety K9 teams. This training focuses on practical skills that improve […]

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, 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. […]

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 here in the week before 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 here in the week before 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 in the week before the meeting