Training & Events

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

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.

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

This session will highlight best practices, available planning tools, and current regional coordination efforts supporting special events. 

Participants will learn about the updated Special Events Planning Toolkit, practical approaches for planning safe and successful events in their communities, and insights from experienced regional event planners, including partners involved in KC2026.

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

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

Regular meeting of Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee (RHSCC). A virtual option is also available.

Hazards, Risks, and Consequences during this 8 hour highly interactive class, participants will understand the significance in using physical and chemical properties to assess hazards encountered at hazardous materials incidents, apply physical and chemical properties to manage risk during hazardous materials incidents, and understand consequences of how things can go wrong on hazardous materials incidents. 

Join us for an interactive virtual exercise (Operation: Heat Shield) which will provide an opportunity for regional community-based organizations to practice activating your organization's plans, protocols and procedures you would use during an extreme heat event.

There is no cost to participate in this exercise, but registration is required.