View Local Training Opportunities
| Training* | Dates | Location | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized (AWR-219-C) | August 21, 2025 | Quincy Fire Training Center - 115 Crescent Street, Quincy | August 7, 2025 |
| Site Protection through Observational Techniques, Customized (AWR-219-C) | August 22, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | August 8, 2025 |
| Crowd Management for Sport and Special Events (MGT-475) | September 16 – 17, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | September 2, 2025 |
| ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) | September 29 – October 1, 2025 | Plainville Fire Department - 194 South Street, Plainville | September 15, 2025 |
| Event Security Planning for Public Safety Professionals (MGT-335) | October 1 – 2, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | September 17, 2025 |
| ICS-400: Advanced ICS (ICS-400) | October 27 – 28, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | October 13, 2025 |
| G-191: ICS/EOC Interface (G-191) | October 29, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | October 15, 2025 |
| Sport Venue Evacuation and Protective Actions (MGT-412) | November 5 – 6, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | October 22, 2025 |
| Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management (MGT-440) | December 2 – 4, 2025 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | November 18, 2025 |
| ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300) | December 15 – 17, 2025 | Virtual | December 1, 2025 |
| Bomb Threat Management Planning Course (MGT-451) | TBD February 2026 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Registration Opens in October |
| Advanced Public Information Officers (L-388) | March 2 – 6, 2026 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | February 16, 2025 |
| Critical Decision Making for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (PER-335) | March 24-25, 2026 | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | Registration Opens in November |
| Crisis Leadership (MGT-340) | TBD | MEMA Regional Office - 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin | TBD |
*Click on the name of the training to view registration instructions.
View National Training Opportunities
The National Training and Education Division (NTED) and its partners have been preparing our nation’s responders to respond to and recover from a variety of natural and manmade threats. The NTED stands ready to train responders as their cities prepare to host the influx of people and events that the World Cup will bring.
To view available national training opportunities please visit: https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/schedule
View Exercise Opportunities
| Exercise | Date | Sponsor | Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Area Surface Transportation FIFA World Cup Tabletop Exercise | September 24, 2025 | Transportation Security Administration | Darrin M. McGreevy, TSA |
| MBTA Commuter Rail Evacuation Drill | October 5, 2025 | MassDOT / MBTA Security & Emergency Management | Mario Sabha, MassDot |
| Boston WC ‘26 Elected and Senior Officials Seminar | TBD November 2025 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Center for Homeland Defense and Security | David Bryant, MEMA |
| Executive Decision Group’s C3 Tabletop Exercise | TBD December 2025 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency | Derek May, MEMA |
| Non- Competition Venue Tabletop Exercise | TBD February 2026 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | Michael Taylor, CISA |
| “Operation Yellow Card” Integrated Emergency Management Course & Functional Exercise | TBD February 2026 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Disaster & Emergency Management University | Mark Talbot, MEMA |
| “Operation Red Card” Full Scale Exercise | TBD April 2026 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Exercise Division | Meghan Gomes, MEMA |
Request Additional Information
For additional information on current training and exercise opportunities, or to request additional resources, please contact Mark J. Talbot at Mark.J.Talbot@mass.gov.