Training & Events

This eight-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 simunitions.

Target audience: 

This eight-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 simunitions.

Target audience: Sworn law enforcement officers
Tactical medics.
Maximum registration: 21

A light breakfast will be served during networking at 8 a.m. The program will take place from 8:30 - 10 a.m. There is no cost for this event, but your registration to attend is requested. The program will feature a Communities for All Ages award and a presentation from Urban Land Institute Kansas City over their Technical Assistance Panel process. 

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 Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) course is designed to prepare public safety communication professionals for managing all functions in an Incident Command Center (ICC). An ICC is typically established remotely from the ECC/PSAP, is staffed with the appropriate mix of Incident Tactical Dispatchers, Radio Operators, and Auxiliary Communicators, and is focused on communications support to a specific event or incident operations.  

The Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) course is designed to prepare public safety communication professionals for managing all functions in an Incident Command Center (ICC). An ICC is typically established remotely from the ECC/PSAP, is staffed with the appropriate mix of Incident Tactical Dispatchers, Radio Operators, and Auxiliary Communicators, and is focused on communications support to a specific event or incident operations.  

In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, resilience readiness is vital for any organization's ability to respond effectively to a cyber incident. This framework emphasizes proactive policy development, decisive leadership, and robust communication strategies to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity. Evaluate your organization's readiness by identifying gaps in policies, decision-making protocols, and internal and external communication strategies across all phases of incident management—before, during, and after an event.

Meetings are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, but may be adjusted to accommodate holidays. There is no meeting in July. 

Please note, there is no Community Services Corporation meeting in May. 

The Incident Communications Center Manager (INCM) course is designed to prepare public safety communication professionals for managing all functions in an Incident Command Center (ICC). An ICC is typically established remotely from the ECC/PSAP, is staffed with the appropriate mix of Incident Tactical Dispatchers, Radio Operators, and Auxiliary Communicators, and is focused on communications support to a specific event or incident operations.  

This eight-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 simunitions.

Target audience