Training for Regional Collaboration (TReC)

Past national emergencies have proven that collaboration between first responders is an essential component to providing efficient and effective delivery of public safety services. TReC is a training program developed to educate first responders on the importance of working together to build partnerships, utilize resources and create comprehensive preparedness strategies.

TReC is funded by DHS/FEMA’s National Training & Education Division (NTED). The training is free and will be offered in each FEMA region. The program will bring together an audience of mid-and-senior level decision makers from multiple disciplines, including:

• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services(EMS)
• Fire
• Law Enforcement
• Public Health
• Public Works

Training Process

To maximize participant’s training time, TReC uses an innovative blended learning program, which combines web-based training, baseline collaboration data gathering (BCDG) and instructor-led training.

The BCDG is based on the Terrorism Response: A Checklist and Guide for Fire Chiefs and Community Preparedness Leaders, 3rd Edition. The training is supported by the secure online TReC Resource Center. The TReC Resource Center will provide jurisdictions with an opportunity to share resources and network with a broad multi-disciplinary audience.

Training objectives include:

• Understanding the importance of collaboration & successful collaborative techniques
• Comparing & contrasting response disciplines
• Identifying resource management strategies
• Developing an action plan and identifying next steps

Upon completion of the training, participants will have the tools to implement successful collaborative practices with essential partners in their local and regional response areas. They will also receive a certificate of completion.

Training is currently under development.