Register for classes  held at Carmen Turner Training Facility, by forwarding your name, rank, agency and the date you wish to attend via email to MTPDtraining@wmata.com.

Course Description

The London subway bombing has shown a need for coordination and expertise among first responders during major transis 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 traffice control

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