Safety & Security Events

October 16, 2026 | 09:00 am

The Mid-America Regional Council Emergency Rescue Committee, commonly known as MARCER, promotes regional coordination and cooperation in emergency pre-hospital care for metropolitan Kansas City.

To request meeting summaries or agendas, please call MARC's Emergency Services staff at 816-474-4240.

Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 19, 2026 | 08:00 am

ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents covers incident management strategies for emergency response to all-hazard incidents that involve ICS coordination. The three-day course utilizes scenarios and exercises within a team environment to facilitate participant discussion. The course delivery is a "less paper" delivery and course materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the course to download to your electronic device.

Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 19, 2026 | 09:00 am

Key Topics

  • Rail Operations and Emergency Response 
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation 
  • Cargo Tank Identification and Safety
  • Firefighting Trailer Operations & Foam Demonstration 
  • Fixed Facility & Industrial Firefighting Considerations
  •  Confined Space and High-Angle Rescue 
  • Leak Control and Incident Mitigation 
  • Train Consist Analysis and Rail Response 
  • Hazard Assessment and Tactical Decision-Making 
  • Responder Safety and Coordination

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Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 20, 2026 | 08:00 am

ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents covers incident management strategies for emergency response to all-hazard incidents that involve ICS coordination. The three-day course utilizes scenarios and exercises within a team environment to facilitate participant discussion. The course delivery is a "less paper" delivery and course materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the course to download to your electronic device.

Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 20, 2026 | 09:00 am

Key Topics

  • Rail Operations and Emergency Response 
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation 
  • Cargo Tank Identification and Safety
  • Firefighting Trailer Operations & Foam Demonstration 
  • Fixed Facility & Industrial Firefighting Considerations
  •  Confined Space and High-Angle Rescue 
  • Leak Control and Incident Mitigation 
  • Train Consist Analysis and Rail Response 
  • Hazard Assessment and Tactical Decision-Making 
  • Responder Safety and Coordination

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Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 20, 2026 | 01:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting of the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee (MEMC).

Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 20, 2026 | 06:00 pm

Key Topics

  • Rail Operations and Emergency Response 
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation 
  • Cargo Tank Identification and Safety
  • Firefighting Trailer Operations & Foam Demonstration 
  • Fixed Facility & Industrial Firefighting Considerations
  •  Confined Space and High-Angle Rescue 
  • Leak Control and Incident Mitigation 
  • Train Consist Analysis and Rail Response 
  • Hazard Assessment and Tactical Decision-Making 
  • Responder Safety and Coordination

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Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 21, 2026 | 08:00 am

ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents covers incident management strategies for emergency response to all-hazard incidents that involve ICS coordination. The three-day course utilizes scenarios and exercises within a team environment to facilitate participant discussion. The course delivery is a "less paper" delivery and course materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the course to download to your electronic device.

Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 21, 2026 | 09:00 am

Key Topics

  • Rail Operations and Emergency Response 
  • Hazardous Materials Transportation 
  • Cargo Tank Identification and Safety
  • Firefighting Trailer Operations & Foam Demonstration 
  • Fixed Facility & Industrial Firefighting Considerations
  •  Confined Space and High-Angle Rescue 
  • Leak Control and Incident Mitigation 
  • Train Consist Analysis and Rail Response 
  • Hazard Assessment and Tactical Decision-Making 
  • Responder Safety and Coordination

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Focus Area: Safety & Security
October 28, 2026 | 08:00 am

This course provides training for personnel who require advanced application of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course expands upon information covered in the ICS 100 and ICS 200 courses.

Selection Criteria: Individuals who may assume a supervisory role in incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the Command and General Staff positions may be activated, as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.

Focus Area: Safety & Security