Colleagues,
It is common for Chapter 74 vocational technical & agricultural schools to open their doors in service to their communities. We are pleased to share wonderful news from Greater Lowell Technical High School.
Police Chief Richard Howe, Fire Chief Wes Russell, and Superintendent Jill Davis report that the Tyngsborough Police and Fire Departments partnered with Greater Lowell Technical High School to undergo active shooter training in an effort to be prepared.
MAVA commends the Greater Lowell Tech school community for offering their facilities to provide this important training.
David
Tyngsborough Police and Fire Undergo Active Shooter Response Training at Greater Lowell Tech
August 26, 2024 Robert Mills Client News, Fire News, Police News
TYNGSBOROUGH — Police Chief Richard Howe, Fire Chief Wes Russell, and Superintendent Jill Davis report that the Tyngsborough Police and Fire Departments partnered with Greater Lowell Technical High School to undergo active shooter training in an effort to be prepared. The Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council (NERAC), in collaboration with the Tyngsborough Police and Fire Departments and the Greater Lowell Technical High School (GLTHS), hosted an ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) course on August 19-20, at GLTHS.
The AAIR course is a 16-hour training designed to enhance coordination and integration between law enforcement, fire, EMS, and dispatch during active shooter and active attack incidents. The training provides law enforcement personnel with critical medical skills based on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care guidelines, enabling them to administer life-saving care at the point of injury to increase victim survivability.
Additionally, the course introduces a model framework for law enforcement, fire, and EMS to work together using the Rescue Task Force concept. This collaborative approach aims to improve the safety and survivability of victims in active attack/shooter events and enhance the overall effectiveness, coordination, and resource integration among first responders. Participants in this course gained practical skills and knowledge to better manage and respond to active attack situations, ultimately improving outcomes for all involved.
“We hope this is training we will never need, but we are committed to being prepared for anything and this training was a vital part of our efforts to do so,” said Chief Howe. “I want to thank Tyngsborough Fire, Greater Lowell Technical High School, and the Northeast Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council for partnering with us to keep our students as safe as possible.”
“This was a great opportunity to train alongside police officers and we learned valuable lessons preparing us to respond to these unique threats,” said Chief Russell. “GLTHS once again proves to be a great partner to the community.”
“Supporting our police and fire departments is essential for the safety and well-being of our community,” said Superintendent Davis. “By hosting the ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response course at our high school, we not only prepare our first responders to effectively respond to threats but also strengthen the partnership between our school and the community. This collaboration ensures that we are all better equipped to protect and serve.”
To learn more about the ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response, visit: https://alerrt.org/course_types/AAIR.
David J. Ferreira
MAVA Communications Coordinator
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