Safety & Security Events

This is a two-day performance-level course designed to help participants safely and effectively respond to a biological incident by using an integrated approach. The course provides detailed information about various biological agents and possible methods of dissemination—whether naturally occurring or intentional. Participants will identify appropriate assessment and response actions and will review personal protection, containment measures, and tools that may be accessed during a biological incident. 

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.

The Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee's Training and Exercise Subcommittee (T&E) is committed to offering training in the Greater Kansas City region on homeland security issues, including deterrence, response and recovery.

A virtual option is also available.

Regular meeting of the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Committee .

This committee typically meets on the second Thursday of every month at 1 p.m.

The G191 course provides an opportunity for emergency management and response personnel to begin developing an Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface implementation strategy, or action plan for their community. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics, responsibilities and functions using activities and group discussions.

Invite codes

• May - MO191
• July - KC191

Please note that this course is not hosted by MARC. Please contact the course instructor, FEMA Region 7, with questions. 

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.

Quarterly meeting for the Public Safety Communication Users committee. 

All PSAP personnel are encouraged to attend and participate in committee activities.

A virtual option is also available.

Please note the May 13 date will be a strategic planning session.