Register for classes held at the Jackson Graham Building, Carmen Turner Training Facility, Gallaudet University, Montgomery County Training Academy, and MD National Capital Park Police by forwarding your name, rank, agency and the date you wish to attend via email to MTPDtraining@wmata.com    Register for classes held at the Fairfax Criminal Justice Academy online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/sheriff/academy.html  Register for classes held at READI online at http://www.gwu.edu/-readi/special _offerings.html.

Course Description

The Madrid subway bombing in March 2004 has shown a need for coordination and expertise among first responders during major transit incidents.  The purpose of this training is to provide a more orderly response to major service disruptions by improving the passenger evacuation process and managing the extreme level of pedestrian and traffic congestion that are associated with Metro emergencies.  This awareness-level course focuses on :

Metro's impact on the National Capital Region

The nature of Metro emergencies

Emergency management concepts

Response to weapons of mass destruction

Evacuations

Emergency traffic control

All regional fire and rescue, EMS, law enforcement, Department of Transportation and Metro operations personnel are encourage to participate.