Training & Events

A light breakfast will be served during networking at 8 a.m., the program will be from 8:30-10 a.m. There is no cost for this event, but registration is requested. 

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.

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.

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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MARC is conducting the region’s first Housing and Transportation Coordination Plan to align regional housing and transportation goals to lower household cost burden, prioritize efficient land use, and create livable communities. To develop a well-rounded understanding of housing and transportation issues across the region, MARC is engaging stakeholders in a variety of ways to gather feedback on questions related to the intersection of housing, transportation, and economic development issues.

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.

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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Regular meeting of the Total Transportation Policy Committee (TTPC).

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

Join us for an open house showcasing the latest transportation and environmental planning initiatives across the Kansas City region. Learn about ongoing efforts to coordinate housing and transportation planning, expand transit opportunities, improve regional mobility, advance sustainability goals, and support vibrant, connected communities. Engage with MARC staff, explore current projects, ask questions, and discover how these initiatives are shaping the region’s future.