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Homeland Security Plan

FFY2018 SHSP Homeland Security

Plan

Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council

Submitted To:

Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Submitted By:

Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council

Submission Date:

June 6, 2018

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Table of Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ 3

CRHSAC COUNCIL & SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP .................................................................... 7

Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council Members ............................................ 7

Equipment Subcommittee ......................................................................................................... 8

Interoperability Subcommittee ................................................................................................ 8

Mass Care and Sheltering Subcommittee ................................................................................. 9

Training Subcommittee ............................................................................................................. 9

Planning Subcommittee ............................................................................................................ 9

CRHSAC Completed Projects SHSP FFY2015 – 2017 .................................................................... 10

FFY2015 Completed Projects ................................................................................................. 10



CRHSAC Anticipated and Pending Projects .................................................................................. 15

FFY 2016 Anticipated and Pending Projects ......................................................................... 15

FFY 2017 Anticipated and Pending Projects ......................................................................... 16

FFY 2018 Priority ‘A List’ Project List ............................................................................................ 18

CRHSAC FFY2018 Investment Plan Budget – ‘A List’ Projects ............................................. 18

FFY 2017 Priority ‘A List’ Project Descriptions ..................................................................... 20

FFY 2018 Priority ‘B List’ Project List ......................................................................................... 4039

CRHSAC FFY2017 Investment Plan Budget – ‘B List’ Projects ......................................... 4039

FFY 2017 Priority ‘B List’ Project Descriptions ............................................................... 4241

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Executive Summary

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council’s (CRHSAC) Security and Strategic

Plan was initially developed in 2004 by the Central Region Homeland Security Advisory

Council to strengthen coordination and communication among public safety officials in

Central Massachusetts. The allocated amount for FFY 2018 is $753,675.

In response to continuing threats of terrorism and events from natural and man-made

disasters the Council provides a regional framework for collaboration in planning,

communication, information sharing, equipment procurement, and training and exercise

activities before, during, and after an emergency for the sixty-one (61) units of local

government in the Central region. The area encompassed by the Council covers all of

Worcester County, stretching from the New Hampshire border on the north to the Rhode

Island and Connecticut borders on the south; and comprises the central core of the

Commonwealth.

The CRHSAC would like to list a few projects that over the years we feel have stood out

and for which the Council has received recognition within the region. The CRHSAC has

adopted a strategy of providing equipment directly to communities and regional entities

with the hope it will be used on an on-going basis and not just in times of emergency. The

CRHSAC believes this approach provides regular training on the equipment, and enhances

emergency personnel’s skill to operate the equipment.

CRHSAC has provided each community with a trailer mounted Message Board and 48 communities with lighting towers equipped with 6kw generators.

In FFY2010 (calendar years 2012 and 2013) an Equipment Distribution Project was completed that allocated a specific dollar amount to each community for the purchase of emergency response equipment. Communities purchased message boards; light towers; trash pumps; generators; gas detection meters; shelter supplies; utility trailers; and a variety of equipment that will enhance the local response effort.

Provided 800 megahertz (MHz) radios to all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) so that each PSAP can communicate with any other PSAP in the region;

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Upgraded the Fire District 8 primary interoperable mutual aid radio system from a system of three stand-alone sites to an integrated simulcast system providing capabilities to communicate from one end of the district to the other, as well as with neighboring fire districts;

Eleven regional shelter trailers which contain cots, blankets and other materials to support emergency shelters are located throughout the region; six Debris Removal Trailers which contain equipment (saws, etc.) to remove downed trees and other debris, and five Police Traffic Control Trailers containing portable barricades, traffic control devices, etc. to close streets and reroute traffic.

Funded a five town DPW interoperability project which funded base station, mobile and portable radios that now allows cross communication for five DPW’s plus allows each DPW to cross-talk with local public safety fire and police.

Provided funding for a regional Explosives Detection K-9 program, currently only one of two in Worcester County, which is based in the City of Worcester. The K-9 provides assistance in the form of sweeps of sites, suspicious devices, and searching for shell casings and weapons to local communities as well as the Commonwealth’s Explosives Detection K-9 program;

Provided 60 multi-band portable radios to Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council’s SWAT unit. These radios allow communication among all members of the team and are fully compatible with MA State Police (MSP), Department of Fire Services (DFS), Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and other SWAT units across the state. The multi-band application also allows for communication with local police agencies.

Funded training and equipment to start two regional technical rescue teams within the Region. The teams, which are trained in confined space, rope, high angle, trench, and structural collapse rescue, continue to train and purchase equipment identified in gap assessments.

As part of the planning process to formulate goals and objectives, a process was

established in early November, 2017. The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory

Council and its subcommittees met to discuss the 2018 budget on January 9, 2018. The

decisions and plans committed to this budget were the work of the Council’s

subcommittees made up of subject matter experts, after community outreach conducted

by subcommittee members, as well as the local fiduciary agent staff. Each subcommittee

met and reviewed applications for projects, training and exercises which were submitted

through their subcommittee and prioritized the projects in accordance with guidance

provided by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), the 2018 HSGP

State Priorities, Goals and Objectives of the State Homeland Security Strategy (SHSS) as

well as the Threat Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (THIRA). The subcommittees

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reviewed progress made in the past and determined where they wanted to move in the

future consistent with the guidelines provided for each Investment, as well as identified

gaps in the Region’s assessment. Each Subcommittee’s recommendations were

presented to the Planning Subcommittee, which is comprised of the Council’s Chair, Vice

Chair, Second Vice Chair, and Chairs of each subcommittee. The Planning Subcommittee

reviewed all recommendations submitted by each subcommittee, and following the

aforementioned guidance, developed the final plan for FFY2018 funding, which was

approved by the Full Council.

As a result of planning meetings involving all subcommittees, the Planning Subcommittee,

and the full Council, the following are the funding priorities that were approved and will

continue the Council’s multi-year plan:

1. Council Support from CMRPC

2. Active Shooter Training, Planning, and Equipment

3. Cybersecurity Training

4. Technical and Tactical Team Equipment & Training

Equipment and Training for Tech Rescue Teams

Equipment and Training for Dive Rescue Teams

Equipment and Training for the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council

Equipment for the Local Explosives Detection K-9 programs.

5. Interoperability:

Upgrades of public safety interoperable equipment, based upon the

Commonwealth’s goals and priorities.

6. NIMS, Training & Exercises

1. Council Support: The Council determined that CMRPC should be retained to oversee, and help implement projects, schedule and facilitate Council meetings, and provide planning and support as needed. This priority area meets the requirements of the National Preparedness Goal’s Mission Area of Response, and the Planning Core Capability.

2. Active Shooter Training, Planning, and Equipment: Active shooter incidents have been on the rise across the country. Preventing and responding to such incidents are the highest priority as set forth by EOPSS and identified by the Council. The Council is supporting funding for training, equipment to protect first responders as well as to stop the bleed, and funding to conduct a full-scale exercise. This priority area meets the requirements of the National Preparedness Goal’s

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Mission Area of Response, and the On Scene Security and Protection Core Capabilities.

3. Cybersecurity: Government and businesses are under constant threat of security

breaches and hackers. It is vitally important that government agencies are educated and prepared to handle the threat. Funding has been allocated to conduct educational seminars on cybersecurity awareness. This priority area meets the requirements of the National Preparedness Goal’s Mission Area of Protection, and the Cybersecurity Core Capability.

4. Tactical Team Support: The Council determined that support of tactical teams is a

high priority. Tactical Teams include regional technical rescue teams, regional dive teams and regional police tactical operation teams. This priority area meets the requirements of the National Preparedness Goal’s Mission Area of Response, and the Mass Search and Rescue and Planning Core Capabilities.

5. Interoperability: The importance of a strong communications system backbone was demonstrated through several terror, natural disaster, fire, law enforcement, and EMS incidents. It is imperative that interoperable equipment and systems be brought up to current standards in order to maintain efficiency. The Council continues to fund interoperable projects in this plan. This priority area meets the requirements of the National Preparedness Goal’s Mission Area of Response, and the Interoperable and Operational Communications Core Capability.

6. NIMS, Training & Exercises: The Council will continue to fund back-fill and overtime costs related to National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-300 and ICS-400 training for newly-promoted personnel throughout the Region. This priority area meets the requirements of the National Preparedness Goal’s Mission Area of Response, and the Mass Search and Rescue and On Scene Security and Protection Core Capabilities.

CRHSAC’s completed projects are sustained through various means. All equipment

purchases are maintained through agreements with the receiving host entities. Planning

tools, resources and materials are frequently reviewed and updated as needed. Many

CRHSAC initiatives are multi-phased and therefore ongoing from grant year to grant year.

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council appreciates the support and

assistance of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), and looks forward

to continuing to support EOPSS’ goals and objectives

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CRHSAC COUNCIL & SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

CENTRAL REGION HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Emergency Medical Services:

Edward McNamara Central MA EMS (Region II) Tina Dixson, Designee Central MA EMS (Region II)

Fire Services:

Chief Dean Kochanowski, Chair Dudley Fire Department Dep. Chief Paul Normandin, Designee Southbridge Fire Department Chief Michael Lavoie Worcester Fire Department Chief Kevin Roy, Vice Chair Fitchburg Fire Department Chief Kevin Nivala, Designee Westminster Fire Department Law Enforcement:

Chief William Lyver Northborough Police Department

Chief C. Thomas O’Donnell, 2nd Vice Chair West Brookfield Police Department

Chief Steven Sargent Worcester Police Department Dep. Chief Sean Fleming, Designee Worcester Police Department Emergency Management:

Carl Ekman Charlton Emergency Management Lt. Neal Aspesi, Designee Southborough Emergency Mgt. Hospitals:

John Broach, MD UMass Memorial Correctional Services:

Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis Worcester County Sheriff’s Dept. Dominick Barbara, Designee Worcester County Sheriff’s Dept. Public Health

Christopher Montiverdi Leicester Public Health Department

Public Safety Communications

James Barclay Town of Royalston EMA Richard Fiske, Designee Worcester Communications & E.M. Regional Transportation Authority

Thomas Coyne Worcester Regional Transit Auth.

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Government Administrative

Julie Jacobson, Town Manager Town of Auburn, MA

Public Works

VACANT

EQUIPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

Chief Patrick Purcell, Chair Westborough Fire Department

Neal Aspesi Southborough Emergency Mgt. & Fire

Dominic Barbara Worcester County Sheriff’s Department

James Barclay Royalston Emergency Management

Richard Fiske Worcester E.M. & Dir. Of Communications

Chief Dean Kochanowski Dudley Fire Department

Edward McNamara CMEMSC

Christopher Montiverdi Leicester Public Health & Holden Fire

Chief C. Thomas O’Donnell West Brookfield Police Department

Chief Kevin Roy Fitchburg Fire Department

Chief Jeffrey Wilson (ret.) Fire District 7

INTEROPERABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE

James Barclay, Chair Royalston Emergency Management

Dana Amendola Southborough Fire Dept





David Monti Westminster Fire Department



John Ruggiero Mass. State Police Communications Unit


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MASS CARE AND SHELTERING SUBCOMMITTEE

Christopher Montiverdi, Chair Leicester Public Health & Holden Fire


Colleen Bolen Region 2 Public Health Coalition

Carl Ekman Charlton Emergency Management

Chris Farrand Salvation Army





Gina Smith U-Mass/Memorial Health Care


TRAINING SUBCOMMITTEE

Chief Kevin Roy, Chair Fitchburg Fire Department

Neal Aspesi Southborough Emergency Mgt. & Fire

Dominick Barbara Worcester County Sheriff’s Office








PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE

Chief Dean Kochanowski, Chair Dudley Fire Department




Christopher Montiverdi Leicester Public Health

Chief Patrick Purcell Westborough Fire Department

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CRHSAC Completed Projects SHSP FFY2015 – 2017 (Ordered by grant year)

FFY2015 COMPLETED PROJECTS

CMRPC Program Support $75,611

Supplementary Planning Funds to support staff positions engaged in support, management, and planning services relating to CMRPC

Mass Evacuation Planning, Phase IV $23,781

Funding to further develop evacuation maps within the Central Region. These maps focused on creating detour maps in the event of a closure of an Interstate or limited access highway in the Region. Additionally, the Region’s resource guide and contact information was updated and placed into a digital format.

CEMLEC SWAT Commander Training $2,437

Provided training funding for Central MA Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC) command-level law enforcement personnel who are responsible for resolving high-risk incidents using tactical personnel.

CEMLEC Equipment $18,430

Provided various equipment for operational members of the CEMLEC SWAT team. Equipment included helmet rails, communications equipment, simunitions, etc.

CEMLEC Portable Radios $177,577

Continue program to provide CEMLEC SWAT and motor unit officers and operators with interoperable portable radios. Included in this project was funding to purchase and install a multi-band interoperable mobile radio in the team’s Bearcat vehicle.

Western Shelter Training $8,903

Conducted two trainings to provide training on the deployment of a temporary, all-hazard, emergency field shelter, which was purchased using FFY2009 SHSP funding.

Technical Rescue Equipment $123,647

Continued support of the Fire District 7 and 8 (Mid State) Technical Rescue Teams. This project continues to fund identified gaps in equipment to ensure the teams are fully trained and operational at all technical rescue disciplines.

Technical Rescue Structural Collapse Training $72,222

Provide backfill and overtime, as well as additional contractor costs to allow eight technical rescue team members (four from Fire District 7 and four from Fire District 8) to attend Structural Collapse Training sponsored by the Western Homeland Security Council.

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Swift Water Rescue Training, Fire District 7 $7,600

Provided funding for a training organization to train Fire District 7 dive team members in swift water diver operations.

Dive Rescue Communications Equipment, Fire District 7 $28,762

Equipment purchased for Fire District 7 Dive Team to allow for safe and proper communications for divers and tenders operating at emergency dive incidents.

Dive Rescue Training, Fire District 7 $4,850

Provided funding to hire a training organization to train new members of the Fire District 7 Dive team.

Swift Water Rescue Training I and II, Fire District 8 $15,000

Training was provided to hire a training organization to train Fire District 8 dive team members in swift water operations to Level I and Level II standards.

JHIRT Tactical Armor $3,445

Tactical armor purchased for member of District 8 HazMat Team which supports MSP Tactical Team. Equipment was needed for personal protection of technician during MSPSTOP operations.

Social Media Training $435

The National Disaster Preparedness Center at the University of Hawaii provided Social Media training at the CMRPC facility on June 10, 2016. Funding was used for the food for the training, as well as parking validation for the students in attendance.

NIMS ICS 300 & 400 Training $7,895

Continuation of the Council’s commitment to provide backfill and overtime to train newly-appointed and promoted senior members in their respective disciplines to the National Incident Management System ICS 300 and 400 standards when their position requires such training.

GPS Training $1,359

During the past federal fiscal years, the Council provided funding to purchase hand-held GPS units, and provide training for Public Works and Emergency Management personnel. Several members from each discipline that could not attend the initial trainings. This project was the “wrap-up” training for those in their respective disciplines that could not attend the initial trainings. Funding covered the trainers as well as the working lunch expenses.

CMED Recording Equipment Warranty $2,990

This project funded a service contract/extended warranty for control station equipment used in the regional Central MA Medical Emergency Dispatch Center (CMED) communications centers, which was purchased using FFY2011 SHSP funding. Maintaining operations of the equipment will maintain the capabilities of these center.

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Mid-State (Fire District 8) Radio Simulcast Project $21,881

Completion of the FFY2014 project that took three stand-alone, FD-8 UHF repeater sites that provide limited coverage and large gaps in radio communications, and convert the system to a three site simulcast system. The project enabled large gaps in interoperable communications to be filled and resulted in nearly complete coverage within the district and with neighboring fire districts.

Full Scale Exercise – Operation Central Shield $32,933

This is the completion of a carry-over project from FFY 2014 that consisted of a large, multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency full-scale exercise sponsored by UMass Medical Center involving the medical response a simulated active shooter incident at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.

CMED Base Station Replacement Project $89,474

This project provided funding to replace six unsupported and outdated base station radios with up-to-date interoperable radios for the Worcester/Central Massachusetts Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED) radio communications system. One site, Millstone in Worcester, required the installation of a new antenna and coax cable on the existing City of Worcester tower. A portion of this project was carried over to FFY 2016.

Fire District 7 Comm Unit Radio Upgrade Project $28,064

Fire District 7 replaced four outdated and unsupported interoperable two-way radios in the former Fire Chief’s Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) FC-30 Field Communications Unit which is housed in Southbridge. The radio replacement will allow in part interoperability with the City of Worcester’s new digital 800 MHz trunking system as well as increase channel capacity and programming ease.

ARGO Storage & Transport Trailer $8,818

Provided funding to purchase a trailer to house and tow an “ARGO” all-purpose, off road, all-terrain vehicle, which is housed in West Brookfield. The ARGO is available through the fire and law enforcement mutual aid agreements,

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FFY2016 Fall Structural Collapse Competitive Grant Add-On $24,812

Provided funding for contractor as well as backfill and overtime to add 16 members to the Spring and Fall FFY2016 Central/Western Competitive Grant Structural Collapse Training that was conducted at Devens and Westfield AFB.

Operation Score Backfill and Overtime $50,761

Provided backfill and overtime for up to 17.5 hours for 60 members of the Fire Districts 7 & 8 Technical Rescue teams to participate in Operation Score, which was conducted at Joint Base Cape Cod in September, 2017. Additionally, backfill and overtime was provided to evaluators for the exercise.

Fire District 8 Dive Team Training $21,888

This project funded training to new and existing members requiring updating in dive rescue techniques. Funding covered trainer, as well as backfill and overtime. These projects are essential due to the changing membership of team structure due to retirements, etc., and the specific requirements needed to ensure members are properly trained in risky dive search and rescue techniques.

Fire District 7 Dive Team Equipment $25,539

Funding provided for new and replacement equipment for new and existing members of the Fire District 7 Dive Rescue team.

CEMLEC Interoperable Radios and Equipment $111,522

Continuation of a program supported by the Council to provide interoperable portable radios for the CEMLEC specialized teams. The Central Massachusetts area contains the only law enforcement council (LEC) in the Commonwealth that does not have a dedicated interoperable LEC radio system. This project provided 31 headsets (21 for existing radios) and 10 additional radios, all for the motor unit.


This project funded the second year of a three year service contract/extended warranty for control station equipment used in the regional Central MA Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED) communications center, which was purchased using FFY2011 SHSP funding. Maintaining operations of the equipment will maintain the capabilities of these center

CMED Base Station Replacement Project $9,441

This project, which is partially carried over from FFY2015, provided funding to replace six unsupported and outdated base station radios with up-to-date interoperable radios for the Worcester/Central Massachusetts Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED) radio communications system. This portion of the funding provided a new antenna and coax cable, as well as radio installation at the Millstone site, Skyline Drive, Worcester.

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Fingerprint ID Machine $19,773

This FFY2015 B list project was transferred to FFY2016. This project replaced an outdated and unsupported Fingerprint and Identification machine for the Southern Worcester County Counter Crime and Drug Task Force.


FFY 2017 projects are in-progress $

None have been approved as of this writing.

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CRHSAC Anticipated and Pending Projects

FFY 2016 ANTICIPATED AND PENDING PROJECTS


Timeline for Completion: June 30, 2018 Remaining balance: $46,252

Provide planning, public outreach and grant management support to CRHSAC projects for FFY16. Project is on-going and charges are being applied to appropriate payrolls.

Active Shooter Training $41,187


The Petersham area has requested $24,992 for backfill and overtime for six Active Shooter training sites and dates. To date, two trainings have been conducted. Other area police departments have expressed interest in conducting training in their regional areas, which should spend down this project.

Technical Rescue Team Equipment and Training $261,321


The Council allocated $261,321 each to Fire District 7 and 8 for training and equipment. To date, a majority of the funding has been approved for backfill and overtime for Operation Score, as well as structural collapse training. As of this writing, FD 7 & 8 have filed a joint request for an estimated $112,000 in structural collapse equipment. The equipment is in the procurement stage. Once the final procurement amount comes in, the districts will submit a request for additional structural collapse equipment to spend down this allocation.


Timeline for Completion: June 30, 2017 Remaining balance: $6.014

To date, the Council has funded backfill and overtime to the communities of Charlton and Northborough. Based upon the expenditures to date, I am projecting a surplus for this project.

Dive Rescue Training and Equipment $100,000


To date, Fire District 7 has purchased equipment totaling $25,539.45. Fire District 8 has provided training for new members (trainer and backfill and overtime) in the amount of $21,888.48. I suspect the teams will expend the balance by the end of the performance period.

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FFY 2017 ANTICIPATED AND PENDING PROJECTS



Provide planning, public outreach and grant management support to CRHSAC projects for FFY17. It is anticipated that the Council may vote to allocate additional funding to this line in order to meet current level of support.

Tow vehicle, Town of Southbridge $40,000


The Town of Southbridge started housing a Mass Causality Incident (MCI) trailer in 2013. The Town currently uses a 1998 Ford F350 truck to tow the MCI trailer, as well as other Homeland Security-funded trailers. The existing vehicle has become unreliable, is costing substantial funds to maintain, and the Town has no funds available to replace the vehicle.

Technical Rescue Team Equipment and Training $200,000


The CRHSAC has purchased technical rescue equipment and trailers for the Fire District 7 and 8 Technical Rescue teams over the past several SHSP fiscal years. The CRHSAC has also provided training in the technical rescue disciplines of Rope Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue, Dive Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, and Structural Collapse Rescue for both teams. Additionally, a FFY2016 SHSP competitive grant with the Western Homeland Security Council provided funding to equip and train several technicians in the discipline of structural collapse rescue.



The CRHSAC has provided backfill and overtime funding since FFY2007 to the communities for personnel being trained in Incident Command System (ICS). The CRHSAC will fund backfill and overtime for personnel needing this training as part of their duties to attend ICS 300 and ICS 400 levels.

Dive Rescue Training $35,666


This project will allow for training new team members, upgrade skills of existing team members, and provide new and replacement personal protective gear and equipment. As time passes, the make-up of the teams has changed, with members retiring or moving into new positions, and new members joining the teams. It is because of this changing dynamic that the CRHSAC has agreed with the team leadership that training and equipment is necessary for new members in order for the teams to remain operationally proficient. Funding will support teams from Fire Districts 7, 8 and 14.

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Operational Communications $71,062


The council has funded a wide variety of communications projects to ensure interoperability. Several upgrades to interoperable radio equipment have been identified including to Field Communications units in Fire District 7 and 14, as well as equipment in Fire District 8. Additionally, new and replacement equipment will be needed to maintain law enforcement interoperability on the Commonwealth’s 700/800 MHz backbone.

CEMLEC Interoperable Radio Projects $205,305


Unlike other law enforcement councils throughout the Commonwealth, CEMLEC does not operate on a dedicated interoperable radio system (for example, a BAPERN-type system). Police departments throughout the region operate on three different radio bands: VHF-High, UHF and 800 MHz. This request would provide the remainder of the SWAT team with interoperable portables, provide interoperable portable radios for members of the K-9 team, and provide the remainder of a request for wireless headsets for motorcycle team members.

CEMLEC Equipment $104,695


CRHSAC has supported CEMLEC specialized teams in providing equipment and training to be able to effectively and efficiently respond to incidents. In order to fulfil its mission, CEMLEC has requested additional equipment including such items as: a Tactical Robot, Tactical Bounce Camera, Bluetooth sniper headsets, a rifle shield, helmets, gas masks and tactical medical equipment for physicians and paramedics to treat injuries during incidents

Active Shooter Training and Planning $46,062


This project will provide area law enforcement and first responders with the training and tools necessary to plan for, and respond to active shooter incidents throughout the region. The CRHSAC provided funding for Active Shooter training in FFY2016, and will continue with funding to provide backfill and overtime to train personnel in active shooter response, as well as conduct school threat assessments.



In 2014 CMEMSC replaced its Public Safety recording system under PJ 11-5.05 CMEMSC Recorder Project utilizing SHSP Grant Funds provided by CRHSAC. The initial grant request included money for purchasing the extended warranty. This is the third year of a three year service contract.

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FFY 2018 Priority ‘A List’ Project List

CRHSAC FFY2018 INVESTMENT PLAN BUDGET – ‘A LIST’ PROJECTS

Projects are ordered by priority within core capability area. Core capabilities are listed in order of appearance in National Preparedness Core Capabilities List. Project justification number

does not indicate CRHSAC priority level.

Core Capability: Community Resilience

PJ # Project Name Project Amount

1.1 CMRPC Council Support $75,000.00

1.2 Mobile Resources Toolbox $31,000.00

Core Capability Subtotal $106,000.00

Core Capability: Cybersecurity


2.1 Cybersecurity Training $17,000.00

Core Capability Subtotal $17,000.00

Core Capability: Mass Care Services


3.1 CMDART Equipment $5,165

Core Capability Subtotal $5,165

Core Capability: Mass Search and Rescue Operations


4.1 Dive Team Equipment and Training – Fire District 7 $32,470

4.2 Dive Team SCUBA Equipment – Fire District 8 $50,577

4.3 Dive Team Training, Boat Operations – Fire District 8 $59,920

4.4 Heavy Vehicle Rescue Training – Fire Districts 7 and 8 and WFD $49,260

4.5 Tech Rescue Structural Collapse Equipment – Fire Districts 7&8 $80,000

4.6 Tech Rescue Wide Area Search Training – Fire Districts 7 & 8 $63,000

4.7 NIMS ICS 300 & 400 Training $8,000

Core Capability Subtotal 250$,$343,227

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Core Capability: On-Scene Security, Protection And Law Enforcement


5.1 Multi-Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities Training $19,294

5.2 Tactical Gear – Fire District 14 $54,009

5.3 Active Shooter/MCI – Planning & Equipment - Wachusett School District

$54,530

5.4 Active Shooter/MCI- Full Scale Exercise - Wachusett School District

$17,000

5.5 Preventing, Responding to, and Recovering from an Active Shooter Incident/Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack

$23,771


Core Capability: Operational Communications


6.1 High Band Repeater System Upgrade – Fire District 8 $53,000

6.2 Multi-Band Portable Radio Replacement – Fire District 14 $27,250


FFY2017 Investment Plan Total $720,246

Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) For FFY2018

PJ # Project Amount LETPA Amount

1.1 CMRPC Council Support $18,750.00

2.1 Cybersecurity Training $4,250.00

4.5 NIMS ICS 300 & 400 Training $2,000.00

5.1 Multi-Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities Training $19,294.00

5.2 Tactical Gear – Fire District 14 $54,008.83

5.3 MCI- Full Scale Exercise - Wachusett School District $17,000.00

5.4 MCI – Planning & Equipment - Wachusett School District $54,530.00

5.5 Preventing, Responding to, and Recovering from an Active

Shooter Incident/Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack $23,771.00

Total of LETPA Activities $193,603.83

% LETPA activities with FFY2018 SHSP funding 27%

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FFY 2017 PRIORITY ‘A LIST’ PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS

Basic Project Information

Project Name: Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission Support PJ #1.1

Federal Mission Area & HSGP Investment Justification:

Mission Area: Mitigation Investment Justification: Mass Care, Sheltering and Evacuation

Core Capability: Planning SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

1.1.1 Maintain the strategic plan through coordination with local, regional, and stateside partners.

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: No – Planning Only SIEC Approval: No – Planning Only

Project Description

This project will provide planning, public outreach, and project support to all CRHSAC projects

for FFY2018. Projected allocated planning funds for FFY2018 under the Metropolitan Area

Planning Council (MAPC) SHSP Fiduciary Agent contract are not sufficient to provide CRHSAC

with the level of project management, administrative support, and public outreach that it

deems necessary to successfully and proficiently implement CRHSAC’s 2018 Regional Homeland

Security Plan. These funds will directly support the Homeland Security Program Manager and

any assistants related to all FFY2018 project completion. Work directly related to the Council’s

monthly meetings, subcommittee meetings and financial management will not be supported by

these funds.

CRHSAC’s regional approach to projects, ongoing stakeholder outreach, and continual

participation in the Commonwealth’s emergency preparedness efforts supports SHSS goal 1.1.1.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S):

CMRPC will complete all work assigned by the CRHSAC in the time specified by CRHSAC and/or

the grant deadline, whichever is sooner.

Project Budget: $75,000.00

Planning: $75,000.00 Organization: $0.00 Equipment: $0.00

Training: $0.00 Exercise: $0.00

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Project Name: Mobile Resources Toolbox PJ #1.2


Mission Area: Mitigation Investment Justification: Mass Care, Sheltering and Evacuation

Core Capability: Community Resilience

SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

5.5.2 Enhance procedures to coordinate local, state, and interstate delivery of mission critical response personnel and equipment.

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: No – this is mobile equipment SIEC Approval: No – this is mobile equipment

Project Description

CRHSAC has provided SHSP grant funding over the last several years to develop a wide variety of

physical assets that are located throughout the region for use by the communities and other

agencies throughout the area. Some examples are: trailer-mounted message boards, lighting

towers, shelter supply trailers, debris removal trailers, portable barriers, just to name a few.

Previously, CRHSAC printed a document for distribution listing the locations and contact

information for the assets, however, as soon as the document is printed, the information is out

of date. In addition, SHSP funding has led to the development of evacuation route and detour

maps, evacuation asset location maps, and shelter locations. This information is located on a

web page; however, it should be made readily available through a mobile application so that up-

to-date, real-time information can be accessed to emergency responders in the field with at the

touch of an app button. Training will be provided to stakeholders on the use of the app.


1. This project will allow stakeholders to obtain timely equipment, location of said

equipment, and contact information, evacuation routes, and other relevant information

at a moment’s notice.

Project Budget: $31,000

Planning: $3,000.00 Organization: $25,000.00 Equipment: $0.00

Training: $3,000.00 Exercise: $0.00

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Project Name: Cybersecurity Training PJ #2.1


Mission Area: Protection Investment Justification: Protection

Core Capability: Cybersecurity SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

3.4.3 Enhance training with emphasis on cyber security disruption

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20

EHP Approval: EHP will be required if we fund a training component that is conducted at another than recognized training facility.

SIEC Approval: No – no interoperable communications purchases are proposed

Project Description

The Council has identified a gap in local cybersecurity awareness and training, which has also been identified as a high priority at the State and federal levels. The CRHSAC will offer training classes in cybersecurity to local officials and agencies within the region to broaden their knowledge of how cyber space is intruded on by terrorists to disrupt commercial business, government business and to steal data and identities.

The CRHSAC anticipates a minimum of two courses will be offered in the region during the grant cycle. The CRHSAC will seek guidance from the MSP Fusion Center on vendors capable of delivering the training as well as utilizing FEMA training partners. The CRHSAC will include the training in the TEP.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Provide appropriate training to ensure attendees are properly trained in cybersecurity

awareness.


Planning: $500.00 Organization: $0.00 Equipment: $0.00


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Project Name: Central MA Disaster Animal Response Team Equipment PJ #3.1


Mission Area: Response Investment Justification: Mass Care, Sheltering and Evacuation

Core Capability: Mass Care Services


5.4.3 Build capacities to coordinate and conduct local, regional, state and interstate evacuations within, from, and through the Commonwealth

Project priority: High

Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20

EHP Approval:

Not required for equipment purchases. EHP will be required if we fund a training component that is conducted at other than recognized training facility.


Project Description

Central MA Disaster Animal Response Team has requested funding to increase response, call out capabilities, protection and care of equipment trailers, vests for more identification, and materials to aid public readiness for general disasters and mass casualty incidents. CMDART provides information, training, support, supplies and personnel to help plan, prepare and respond to aid animals affected by man-made or natural disasters at all levels of disasters according to our capabilities and resources. MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S):

1. Notify members of emergency activations through a standard system 2. Provide pre-incident/disaster information for animal owners 3. Provide protection to trailers housing sheltering and other equipment, which is

currently stored outside and unprotected.


Each team will be allowed to determine their individual equipment and training needs. For

the purpose of this plan, funding is divided between equipment and training, but may change

depending on the needs of each team.

Planning: $0.00 Organization: $0.00 Equipment: $5,165.00


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Project Name: Dive Rescue Training and Equipment – Fire District 7 PJ #4.1


Mission Area: Response Investment Justification: Response

Core Capability: Mass Search and Rescue Operations SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

5.12.4 Build, train, exercise and maintain technical rescue team capabilities


EHP Approval:

Not required for equipment purchases. EHP will be required if we fund a training component that is conducted at other than recognized training facility.


Project Description

The CRHSAC has supported the regional Dive Rescue Teams, which are part of larger Technical

Rescue Teams.

This project will allow funding to address identified gaps in the team’s training and equipment,

especially in the area of swift water incident response, and providing a safer environment for

divers and tenders during emergency responses and dives.

As time passes, the make-up of the teams has changed with older members retiring or moving

into new positions, and new members joining the teams. It is because of this changing dynamic

that the CRHSAC has agreed with the team leadership that training and equipment is necessary

for new members in order for the teams to remain operationally proficient. Additionally, some

of the personal protective equipment is aging and in need of replacement.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Provide equipment to fill existing gaps 2. Provide equipment for safer operations 3. Train divers and dive tenders to become certified.




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Project Name: Dive Rescue SCUBA Equipment – Fire District 8 PJ #4.2





Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: Not required for equipment purchases. SIEC Approval: No – no interoperable communications purchases are proposed

Project Description

The CRHSAC has supported the Dive Rescue Teams in the region. The teams are part of a larger

Technical Rescue Team.

This project will allow funding to address identified gaps in the team’s equipment. As time

passes, the make-up of the teams has changed with older members retiring or moving into new

positions, and new members joining the teams. It is because of this changing dynamic that the

CRHSAC has agreed with the team leadership that training and equipment is necessary for new

members in order for the teams to remain operationally proficient. This project will provide

funding to purchase five (5) sets of underwater personal protective equipment for new

personnel, including, but not limited to SCBA equipment with air tanks, fully-encapsulated dry

suits, positive pressure full face pieces with communications capability, and ancillary equipment.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Provide equipment to fill existing gaps 2. Allow for faster deployment of the team in response situations




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Project Name: Dive Team Training, Boat Operations and Salvage and Recovery – Fire District 8 PJ #4.3






EHP Approval: EHP will be required if we fund a training component that is conducted at other than recognized training facility.


Project Description

Host and conduct a 40 hour training session on Boat Based Operations and Underwater Salvage

and Recovery for the District 8 Dive Team (A division of the Mid-State Technical Rescue Team)

In 2016 the former Greater Montachusett Regional Dive Team was incorporated under the

auspices of the Fire District 8 (Mid-State) Technical Rescue Team. As part of this merger, several

new members have been added to the Team’s roster. Many of these members, and members

who joined the former Team in past years have not had formal training in Boat Based Dive

Operations or underwater salvage and recovery. In addition, many of the original Team

members who received the training in 2008 have since retired or otherwise left the Team. This

has left a significant gap in both training and experience within the Team.

In 2017, several members were trained to the “Dive Rescue Specialist I” Level through Dive Rescue International using SHSP grant funding. This program has served as the baseline of training for the Dive Team since its original founding in 2005. MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S):

1. Increase the number of team members trained in boat-based operations 2. Allow for faster deployment of the team in response situations




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Project Name: Heavy Vehicle Rescue Training – Fire Districts 7, 8 and Worcester Fire (part of Fire District 7) PJ #4.4








Project Description

While most fire departments in Central MA have air bags and cribbing and respond and perform well routinely for passenger vehicle accidents, these departments are woefully unprepared for incidents involving heavy vehicles from both equipment and training aspect. Heavy vehicles are a platform that is easily available to those that intend to do harm to large crowds of people as seen in the Berlin terrorist attacks in 2016, Edmonton Canada 2017, Stockholm Sweden 2017 and others. District-wide events such as Pan Mass Challenge, political events and rallies, first night, Spencer Fair, Wachusett Mountain festivals and parades, are just some potential targets of large crowds. Local fire departments must train and be prepared for the potential of these vehicles to be used as terrorist weapons as well as every day, unintentional accident. MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S):

1. Training classes for 48 members of Fire Districts 7, 8 and Worcester Technical Rescue

Teams using equipment to safety and effectively perform the heavy rigging/lifting.

Training consists of three, two day, 16 hour programs of 24 students each for a total of 6

training days.

2. Technical rescue team members will be able to develop strategies and operate to safely

rescue victims from terrorist events or accidents involving all types of heavy vehicles

and equipment.




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Project Name: Technical Rescue Equipment and Training – Fire Districts 7 and 8 PJ#4.5





Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: Not required for equipment purchases. SIEC Approval: No – no interoperable communications purchases are proposed

Project Description

This project will continue to fill gaps in equipment identified in the Operation Score After Action

Report/Improvement Plan to support two fully trained and equipped technical rescue teams in

the region. Over the past several years CRHSAC has purchased technical rescue equipment and

trailers for the Fire District 7 and 8 using SHSP funding. The CRHSAC has also provided training in

the technical rescue disciplines of Rope Rescue, High Angle Rescue, Confined Space Rescue,

Trench Rescue, Dive Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, and Structural Collapse Rescue for both teams.

Additionally, a FFY2016 SHSP competitive grant with the Western Homeland Security Council

provided funding to equip and train several technicians in the discipline of structural collapse

rescue. The teams have started purchasing the specialized and expensive structural collapse

equipment using FFY2015 funding. This project will continue to purchase this equipment.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Provide appropriate specialized equipment to ensure teams can safely respond to

incidents and mitigate incidents. 2. This will provide the proper equipment to field a Type II Structural Collapse Rescue

Team, as defined under FEMA standards.




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Project Name: Wide Area Search Training – Fire Districts 7 and 8 PJ #4.6








Project Description

When disaster strikes, whether it be natural, man-made or terror-related, it can be a challenge to effectively mobilize, organize, and deploy resources needed to perform wide area searches. Currently, a gap exists in the team’s training with respect to conducting wide area searches. This project will train up to 60 members of the Fire Districts 7 and 8 Technical Rescue Teams in effective wide area search techniques. MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S):

1. Train members to safely and rapidly locate and extricate lost, missing or trapped victims in an emergency or terror-related incident.




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Project Name: NIMS ICS 300 & ICS 400 PJ #4.7



Core Capability: Operational Coordination SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

5.2.5 Provide NIMS and ICS Training for all relevant staff.

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: No – No EHP required SIEC Approval: No – no interoperable communications purchases are proposed

Project Description

The CRHSAC has provided backfill and overtime funding since FFY2007 to the communities for

personnel being trained in Incident Command System (ICS). The CRHSAC will fund backfill and

overtime for personnel needing this training as part of their duties to attend ICS 300 and ICS 400

levels. Each community will be required to certify that the person needs the training as part of

their job description.

All training will be conducted by MEMA therefore there should be no costs to the region for the

course offering.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. A measurement of this project will be the number of communities that have completed

the required ICS 300 and ICS 400, and can declare that they are 100% NIMS compliant in this area. The CRHSAC anticipates that 75% will attain this compliance rate.




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Project Name: Multi-Assault, Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) Instructor Certification Training PJ #5.1



Core Capability: On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

3.6.7 Provide Active Shooter Training for First Responders




Project Description

Local law enforcement has identified a gap in the Central Massachusetts area relative to not

being adequately prepared to respond to, and mitigate an incident involving a large-scale, multi-

location, coordinated attack using multiple styles of weapons. In order to properly train for such

an incident, this five-day course will develop students' basic skills in MACTAC (Multiple Assault

Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities) to a proficient level that will enable them to immediately

deploy a contact team or squad able to locate, move to, and neutralize violent assaults and/or

terrorist acts. This program will certify 18 students to instruct other law enforcement personnel

in the region.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Increase training for local law enforcement personnel to respond to Multi-Assault terror

incidents.




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Project Name: Regional Fire/EMS Tactical Gear – Fire District 14 PJ #5.2



Core Capability: On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement


5.14.7 Acquire required equipment to sustain and enhance law enforcement tactical response capabilities related to a terrorism threat

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 – 12/31/19



Project Description

Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel have been coming under fire and attack at active shooter incidents and acts of terror with increasing frequency. Often times, these first responders are supporting law enforcement at active incidents when they become exposed to such dangers. Additionally, these incidents and events often result in a large number of casualties. Recent incidents at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fl. And the Las Vegas concert shootings are prime examples where all first responders were placed in harm’s way, and resulted in a large number of casualties. A gap has been identified in protecting all first responders.

This project will provide:

1. Properly marked and identified tactical protective gear for fire and EMS personnel in the six Fire District communities located within the CRHSAC region,

2. Provide small, lightweight hemorrhage response kits, which will include materials to control major life-threatening traumatic injury hemorrhage,

3. Provide training in the use of all equipment being provided

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Increase safety to all emergency personnel responding to active shooter and other

terror-related incidents, 2. Decrease mortality rates to victims in an active shooter and other terror-related

incidents by applying materials and supplies to control hemorrhage.




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Project Name: Active Shooter/MCI Planning & Equipment – Wachusett School District Area PJ #5.3




5.15.2 Enhance Regional and Statewide Response and Coordination for Mass Casualty Incidents

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: EHP will be required. SIEC Approval: No – no interoperable communications purchases are proposed

Project Description

The Wachusett School District, located in the heart of Central Massachusetts, is a five town regional school district encompassing over 7,200 students. Several minor incidents have occurred within the District, and, as such, the administration and law enforcement are requesting to enhance the planning and preparation to incidents.

The project is multi-faceted and includes a comprehensive pre-planning component of the regional high school; provides hemorrhage control training and tourniquets to school staff; provides TECC (Trauma Emergency Casualty Care) training for first responders and purchases ballistic protection for EMS/Fire personnel responding to an active shooter incident.

Recent trauma literature from the war in Afghanistan and Iraq has documented that the leading cause of preventable death is uncontrolled hemorrhage. Ninety percent of preventable deaths from penetrating trauma is due to hemorrhage, most often from an extremity. Training first responders and school personnel in the use of tourniquets and hemorrhage control techniques would increase the survivability of students and teachers involved in a school shooting by limiting blood loss while moving the victims to definitive care.

Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel have been coming under fire and attack at active shooter incidents and acts of terror with increasing frequency. Often times, these first responders are supporting law enforcement at active incidents when they become exposed to such dangers.

This project will tie in with a planned full-scale exercise.

This project will provide:

1. A comprehensive pre-plan of the Wachusett Regional High School, which will be shared with first responders in the district’s communities,

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2. Properly marked and identified tactical protective gear for fire and EMS personnel in the six Fire District communities located within the CRHSAC region,

3. Provide hemorrhage response kits, which will include materials to control major life-threatening traumatic injury hemorrhage,

4. Provide training in the use of all equipment being provided

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Increase safety to all emergency personnel responding to active shooter and other

terror-related incidents, 2. Decrease mortality rates to victims in an active shooter and other terror-related

incidents by applying materials and supplies to control hemorrhage.


Planning: $23,230.00 Organization: $0.00 Equipment: $28,300.00


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Project Name: Active Shooter/MCI Full Scale Exercise – Wachusett School District Area PJ #5.4




5.15.2 Enhance Regional and Statewide Response and Coordination for Mass Casualty Incidents

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: EHP will be required. SIEC Approval: No – no interoperable communications purchases are proposed

Project Description

The Wachusett School District, located in the heart of Central Massachusetts, is a five town regional school district encompassing over 7,200 students. The proposed project is an HSEEP compliant full scale exercise to be held at the Wachusett Regional High School. The proposed scenario will be an active shooter and/or MCI incident involving the use of mutual aid from the area towns. Additionally, other communities outside of the district will be invited to observe and participate.

An active shooter incident or mass casualty incident within the high school could easily overwhelm the area towns without the proper planning. In order to address this concern, the area towns that make up the school district have held ongoing meetings to plan for incidents within the district schools. In 2016, a regional response plan was developed to address school incidents with an emphasis on active shooter/MCI events. In order to ensure this plan is accurate as well as to identify gaps in the plan, the school district and towns need to test all components of the written plan. A training seminar on this plan was held in May 2017. A table top exercise is slated for March 2018.

A full scale exercise (FSE) will help to identify any planning gaps not already addressed in the existing plan but will also allow the school district and district communities the ability to train and evaluate their staff on the plan in action. The FSE will help to engrain the operations of the plan into the responders so that during an actual event, the response will be well coordinated.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Evaluate existing plans, and make recommendations for change, where necessary,



Training: $ $0.00 Exercise: $17,000.00

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Project Name: Preventing, Responding to, and Recovering from an Active Shooter Incident/Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack PJ #5.5



Core Capability: On-Scene Security, Protection, and Law Enforcement


5.14.4 Continue to provide training that enhances law enforcement tactical response capabilities related to a terrorist threat.




Project Description

This project will provide area law enforcement and first responders with the training and tools necessary to plan for, and respond to active shooter incidents throughout the region. Projects will include training for local and multi-disciplinary responders in active shooter response, programs such as Stop the Bleed to help prevent further casualties at such incidents, programs to enhance school safety, and public awareness/citizen education.

It is imperative that law enforcement officers and first responders have the necessary training and skills to encounter an active shooter and minimize the actions of the shooter. Hands-on training under realistic simulation is needed to become proficient.

The CRHSAC provided funding for Active Shooter training in FFY2016, and will continue with funding to provide backfill and overtime to train personnel in active shooter response, as well as conduct school threat assessments. Because active shooter training is conducted by members of the Massachusetts State Police STOP team, and other agencies at no cost, costs other than backfill and overtime will be minimal.

Trainings and assessments will be conducted on a regional basis with police agencies that currently work together.


Increase the number of trained law enforcement and first responders.

Increase the effectiveness in thwarting an active shooter event.

1.


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Project Name: High Band Repeater System Upgrade – Fire District 8 PJ #6.1


Mission Area: Response Investment Justification: Interoperable and Operational Communications

Core Capability: Operational Communications SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

5.3.2 Update, maintain, and expand interoperable communications systems

Project priority: High Project Dates: 11/1/18 - 6/30/20 EHP Approval: Yes SIEC Approval: Yes

Project Description

This project will be the start of a multi-phase project to replace the existing VHF-Low Band

repeater system, including control stations, which are currently in operation in the Fire District 8

area, with a VHF-High Band repeater system.

This is the main radio system operated by Fire District 8 for dispatch center to dispatch center

calling throughout their mutual aid district. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to

purchase VHF-Low Band radio equipment as most manufacturers are no longer manufacturing

such equipment. High Band has been selected as the band of choice because it is widely used by

communities in the district, as well as other state and local partners within the region, and

neighboring Fire District 7 to the south.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Maintain a reliable interoperable radio system for fire and EMS response.




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Project Name: Multi-Band Portable Radio Replacement – Fire District 14 PJ #6.2


Mission Area: Response Investment Justification: Interoperable and Operational Communications


5.3.2 Update, maintain, and expand interoperable communications systems


EHP Approval: No, all equipment is portable in nature and not affixed to a building or structure

SIEC Approval: Yes

Project Description

Fire District 14 operates a dedicated interoperable communications vehicle, which responds to

multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency incidents, trainings, and exercises within the district, and

across the Commonwealth. It currently contains a cache of 25 single-band portable radios,

which are outdated, and no longer supported by the manufacturer.

This project, which is expected to span two federal fiscal years, will replace 12 of those radios

with multi-band, P-25 compliant, interoperable radios. Said radios will be programmed with

frequencies according to the Commonwealth’s Interoperable Plan.

NOTE, because the communities within Fire District 14 is split between the Central Region (25%)

and the Northeast Region (75%), the cost of the project will be divided using a similar formula.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Maintain a reliable interoperable radio system for multi-jurisdictional, multi-agency

response.




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FFY 2018 Priority ‘B List’ Project List

CRHSAC FFY2017 INVESTMENT PLAN BUDGET – ‘B LIST’ PROJECTS

The following projects are secondary projects CRHSAC may choose to move forward if funds become available for any reason. Projects are ordered by priority within core capability areas.

Project justification number will be determined if project is moved to CRHSAC Priority List. Some projects have known funding needs; others are flexible depending on finalized scope of

project and available funds.


Advanced Structural Collapse Shoring Training – Fire Districts 7 & 8

Project Amount

Train up to 32 members of the Fire District 7 & 8 Technical Rescue Teams in Advanced Structural Collapse Training Techniques.

$92,800


USAR Medical Specialist Training – Fire Districts 7 & 8 Project Amount

Train up to 24 members of the Fire District 7 & 8 Technical Rescue Teams to the Urban Search and Rescue Medical Specialist level.

$114,000


Project Name: Communications Site Infrastructure Hardening Project Amount

Expansion of the microwave system to increase system reliability and decrease reliance on T-1 lines. Which networks or agencies that will be target is dependent on Interoperable Consultant report and availability of funds.

Flexible


Project Name: Interoperable Radios and Equipment Project Amount

Continuation of various projects to enhance interoperable communications within the region and the Commonwealth.

Flexible


Project Name: Public Safety Answering Points Control Point Radio Upgrade

Project Amount

This project was brought forward from FFY2016 because the Council needs to evaluate the EOPSS Interoperability Consultant report and the project should move forward only when the State Police is ready to upgrade their system to digital.

Flexible

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Core Capability: Response

Project Name: Specialized Teams Equipment Project Amount

Equipment for the regional specialized teams and specialized vehicles. These would be for teams or communities not being funded through regular Tech Team Projects

Flexible


Project Name: Emergency Response Equipment and Training Project Amount

Equipment such as generators, lighting, message boards, personal protection, etc.

$250$,Flexible


Project Name: Training and Exercises Project Amount

Drills, trainings, and exercises as required to improve regional readiness to address emerging and reprioritized threats, in topic areas identified within the current MYTEP.

Flexible

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FFY 2017 PRIORITY ‘B LIST’ PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS


Project Name: Advanced Structural Collapse Shoring Training – Fire Districts 7 & 8





Project priority: Medium

Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20 EHP Approval: No – this is mobile equipment SIEC Approval: No – this is mobile equipment

Project Description

The Fire District 7 & 8 Technical Rescue Teams have over 50 members trained to the FEMA 80

hour Structural Collapse Rescue Technician Standard. A gap has been identified in the teams’

training; while both teams performed well during the Statewide Disaster Drill (Operation SCORE)

which was conducted in September, 2017, some deficiencies in shoring techniques were noted

across all teams as noted in the After Action Report/Improvement (pp 22-26).

The Advanced Shoring Program builds on the shoring principles taught in the Structural Collapse

Technician program. This program 40-hour program is designed to better prepare the student

for the challenges of unique and challenging shoring situations.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Train up to 32 members of the teams to an advanced level of Structural Collapse

Training.




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Project Name: USAR Medical Specialist Training – Fire Districts 7 & 8





Project priority: Medium Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20 EHP Approval: No – this is mobile equipment SIEC Approval: No – this is mobile equipment

Project Description

The Fire District 7 & 8 Technical Rescue Teams consist of members trained to the Paramedic and

EMT treatment levels. The After Action Report/Improvement Plan for Statewide Disaster Drill

(Operation SCORE) which was conducted in September, 2017, noted that teams should have

trained Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) to provide proper medical care in structural

collapse/confined space situations (pp22-26).

This project is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to

perform medical assessment, stabilization, and supervision of patient extrication at structural

collapse events due to natural disasters or terrorist incidents. This course includes multiple

hands-on skill scenarios that include dealing with injuries consistent with structural collapse

incidents. A heavy focus is placed on providing sustained medical care in a confined space and

structural collapse environment.


1. Train up to 24 members of the teams to an advanced level of care training to increase

mortality and morbidity in structural collapse response incidents.




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Project Name: Communications Site Infrastructure Hardening


Mission Area: Response Investment Justification: Regional Interop Systems Infrastructure


5.3.1 Maintain, enhance, and harden public safety communications infrastructure

Project priority: Medium Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20 EHP Approval: Yes SIEC Approval: Possible

Project Description

This project is planned to increase security at critical communications sites and to increase

redundancy in case of a failure at one of the communication sites. The CRHSAC has invested in

tower sites at Charlton MADOT; CMED Holden; Millstone Tower, Worcester; Mt. NEBO, MSP

HQ; Ragged Mt., West Brookfield; Phillipston Fire Tower; Rollstone Tower, Fitchburg; Harvard

Fire Tower, Harvard; and Mt. Wachusett.

Each site is critical in the interoperability infrastructure of the region and the Commonwealth.

This project would add components of redundancy to the each site and the system as a whole in

case one site went down an additional site could pick up the service until repairs are made.

Items such as additional repeaters to handle multiple frequencies are envisioned.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Many of the recommendations related to this B Project are anticipated to be included in

the Inter-op Consultant Study, and gaps identified by the CRHSAC.

The amount being sought is listed as “Flexible” because what is purchased will depend both on

the needs established and the amount of funds available.

Project Budget: Flexible

Planning: Flexible Organization: Flexible Equipment: Flexible

Training: Flexible Exercise: Flexible

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Project Name: Interoperable Radios and Equipment




5.3.2 Update, maintain, and expand interoperable communications systems.

Project priority: Medium

Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20 EHP Approval: No – equipment will be mobile or portable SIEC Approval: Yes

Project Description

CHRHAC has funded various interoperable and operational communications projects to fill gaps

in identified regional and state-wide shortfalls. Such projects include CEMLEC specialized team

portable radios (SWAT, Motorcycle Unit, and K-9, which is a FFY2017 A list project), Upgrades to

regional interoperational field communications units, and CMED base station upgrades, just to

name a few.

This project will allow stakeholders to continue to fill interoperable communications gaps should

funding become available.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): Replace unsupported, and/or purchase interoperable radio communications equipment.




Planning: $0.00 Organization: $0.00 Equipment: Flexible


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Project Name: Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Control Point Radio Upgrades




5.3.2 Update, maintain, and expand interoperable communications systems.

Project priority: Medium to High Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20

EHP Approval: Yes, however will seek clarification if these radios are replacing an existing radio in an existing console

SIEC Approval: Yes

Project Description

The Central Region Homeland Security Advisory Council supplied all Public Safety Answering Points

(PSAP’s) and local police agencies within the region with an 800 MHz radio with FFY2007 funds.

These radios are now outdated and it appears the MA State Police network they operate on will be

going digital in the near future thus these radios will need to be upgraded – they are not currently

digital compatible.

The intent is for all police agencies to have access to one radio band across the region to

communicate between (PSAP’s) and to also allow local police to contact the MSP or other police

agencies in time of an emergency. These radios are part of the MSP radio system known as Local

Public Safety 7 or LPS 7. Currently the radios are working and there is a weekly test to confirm

operability. One major reason for placing a radio at each PSAP is to allow PSAP operators to take

information for another community and relay it via radio rather than having the caller hang up and

call another number. At the present time all police agencies in central MA have access to the 800

MHz band in the local police station and we want this to continue.

The region estimates the cost of the radios to be $4,500 each installed x 60 communities equaling an

expenditure of $270,000.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. All police departments in the central region will receive a new radio on the upgraded digital

800 MHz system installed at the local police station.




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Project Name: Specialized Teams Equipment



Core Capability: Environmental Response/Health and Safety and Mass Search and Rescue Operations


6.3.3 Enable local leadership of recovery efforts by providing the tools to local and private sector partners to assist in recovery

Project priority: Medium Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20 EHP Approval: No – equipment will be mobile or portable SIEC Approval: No – no interop equipment will be purchased

Project Description

CRHSAC will continue its support of the Tech Rescue Teams, Dive Teams, K9 Special Units,

CEMLEC Teams, Shelter Trailers, Traffic Control Trailers, Debris Removal Trailers and similar

equipment through the purchase of specialized search and rescue equipment.

Funding has been placed in the main budget for FFY2017 for the Tech Rescue Teams and the

Dive Rescue Team, but the region’s other specialized units have not been funded and will be the

recipient of Plan B funds.

The teams needing specialized equipment are the region’s explosive detecting K9’s; the cache

trailers of Shelter, Traffic Control and Debris Removal would be provided additional equipment

as deemed necessary by the Mass Care Committee and/or the Equipment Committee. The

equipment will be housed in previously purchased K9 vehicles, Mass Care Shelter Trailers and

the Debris Removal Trailers which are strategically located throughout the region to support

rapid response.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): 1. Determine the number of uses of the procured equipment and the number of responses

by the specialized team.




Planning: $0.00 Organization: $0.00 Equipment: Flexible


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Project Name: Emergency Response Equipment and Training




5.12.3 Fill gaps identified in regional and statewide search, rescue, and recovery gap assessment.

Project priority: Medium Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20 EHP Approval: No – equipment will be mobile or portable SIEC Approval: No – no interop equipment will be purchased

Project Description

The CRHSAC has consistently purchased generators to enhance response to emergency

situations; these units are often necessary to power lighting and tools needed during

operations. Additional portable lighting sources, such as trailer mounted lights or stand-alone

lighting systems are needed for night time operations. Personal Protective Equipment is always

a priority item sought by the regional teams – SWAT, TECH RESCUE, DIVE, and K9 etc.

The purchase of these items would be established on a priority basis by the Equipment

Committee of the Council based on requests received from the regional teams. These teams

often find training opportunities and come to the Council for BF/OT support or course

payments. The CRHSAC will try to accommodate such training as funds allow. All training

decisions would be vetted thru the Training Committee and be subject to Council approval.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): Fill gaps identified in regional and statewide search, rescue, and recovery gap assessment.



Project Budget:



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Project Name: Training and Exercises


Mission Area: Response Investment Justification: Multiple Response Training IJs

Core Capability: Multiple Core Capabilities SHSS Goal/objective/implementation step:

Multiple

Project priority: Medium to Low Project Dates: 11/091/18 – 06/30/20


SIEC Approval: No

Project Description

Various training and exercise requests often are identified during the process of planning for the

plan which are listed on the Region’s Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP), however,

the Council determined that they are not the highest funding priority during the planning

process. Such training and exercises are required to improve regional readiness to address

emerging and re-prioritized threats in topic areas identified within the current MYTEP.

MEASURABLE OUTCOME(S): Increase the numbers of individuals trained throughout the region in various disciplines.

Project Budget:


Training: Flexible Exercise: Flexible

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