Training & Events

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.

This eight (8)-hour course is locally developed by regional police officers and tactical medics. It was developed for regional first responders who will be exposed to and then asked to demonstrate techniques related to countermeasures when engaging with motivated attackers. This instructor-led training will start with classroom instruction which will build to demonstrated techniques and end with practical application scenarios involving simulations. Travel costs are not provided.

This eight (8)-hour course is locally developed by regional police officers and tactical medics. It was developed for regional first responders who will be exposed to and then asked to demonstrate techniques related to countermeasures when engaging with motivated attackers. This instructor-led training will start with classroom instruction which will build to demonstrated techniques and end with practical application scenarios involving simulations. Travel costs are not provided.

Ammonia is one of the highest volume chemicals produced in the United States. It is used in the manufacturing of rocket fuels, synthetic fibers, yeast and explosives, with the most common use of fertilizer and as a refrigerant. With the current theft problem of ammonia for drug production, this class will familiarize you with nurse tanks, transport containers and storage facilities where releases might occur.

Meetings are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, but may be adjusted to accommodate holidays. 

Regular monthly meeting of the MARC CSC Board. Meetings may be canceled when there is no business scheduled. 

This eight (8)-hour course is locally developed by regional police officers and tactical medics. It was developed for regional first responders who will be exposed to and then asked to demonstrate techniques related to countermeasures when engaging with motivated attackers. This instructor-led training will start with classroom instruction which will build to demonstrated techniques and end with practical application scenarios involving simulations. Travel costs are not provided.

Participants will learn risk recognition, responder safety, patient care considerations, evidence-based decontamination, and coordination across agencies grounded in real incidents from the KC Metro.

Target Audience

This is a free training opportunity open to all first responder disciplines: Fire, Police, Sheriff, EMS, Public Health and Emergency Management personnel with practical, scene-ready tactics for today’s opioid landscape. 

Monday, March 30, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Kingdom Kids Early Childhood Center
202 E. Main St.
Adrian, MO 64720

Training Description

Explores how open-ended art experiences promote creativity, critical thinking and vocabulary development. Participants will discuss how art facilitates and encourages exploration, self-expression and language growth.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Mar. 27, 2026.