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.

Representatives from local governments and environmental organizations come together quarterly as a forum for stormwater and environmental professionals to develop a cooperative approach to water quality public education, meet federal NPDES Phase I/II regulatory requirements and advance regional stormwater management strategies.

In-person attendance is encouraged and a catered lunch will be served. Please register to reserve a lunch or receive virtual meeting credentials. 

Representatives from local governments and environmental organizations come together quarterly to develop a cooperative approach to water quality public education and to meet federal NPDES Phase I/II regulatory requirements.

In-person attendance is encouraged, and a catered lunch will be served.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Sunshine Daycare & Learning Center LLC.
1903 Route 291
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Training Description

Each year, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Missouri submit plans to the state for the coming year. MARC’s State Fiscal Year 2027 AAA Area Plan is now available (include link). The plan addresses the evolving needs of older adults and their caregivers across in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri, and reflects our commitment to promoting dignity, health and autonomy for aging adults.

Read the plan online.

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

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Kids in Christ Academy
3827 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Training Description

Participants will reimagine their existing classroom materials in outdoor settings. Working in small groups, they will design outdoor lesson plans using familiar interest areas and share strategies for adapting activities to fit a variety of environments.

1.5 Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by Friday, April 3, 2026. Maximum enrollment is 15.

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

The Bicycle Pedestrian Transit Roundtable is a forum for city planners, public works staff, public officials, community advocates and residents to hear presentations on recent projects and topics of interest. Participants also share updates from their agencies and organizations and discuss challenges and opportunities.

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.