MCSA 2027 March Training Event

A full day of education designed to strengthen the people, leadership, wellness, and technology that power emergency communications.

Join us for the MCSA 2027 March Training Event—a full day of education designed to strengthen the people, leadership, wellness, and technology that power emergency communications.

Choose from a variety of engaging breakout sessions covering leadership development, accountability, workplace culture, career advancement, peer support, mental wellness, crisis leadership, quality assurance, and the technology behind today's 9-1-1 systems. Whether you're a telecommunicator, supervisor, trainer, QA professional, or communications leader, you'll leave with practical tools and ideas you can immediately apply in your center.

The day includes breakfast, lunch, networking opportunities, and up to 8 hours of professional training.  The Massachusetts State 911 Department has approved this training day for 8 hours of continuing education.

PSAPs should refer to their FY 2027 Training Grant Award in addition to the grant guidelines to determine eligibility for reimbursement of this training course.

 

Important: On the day of the event, all attendees must check in at the registration desk upon arrival. Check-in is required to verify attendance and receive your training certificate following the event. You will check-in for each class for credit.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, March 24, 2027 for a day of learning, networking, and professional growth!

Agenda

Wednesday, March 24
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Learn practical strategies to build resilience, improve communication, strengthen emotional intelligence, and foster trust within your communications center. Discover how every employee can positively influence workplace culture.
Public safety communications leaders face difficult decisions every day. This panel explores coaching, accountability, discipline, documentation, and workplace culture through real-world experiences, practical strategies, and audience discussion.
Designed for professionals at every level, this session provides practical strategies for career growth through discovering your purpose, creating a personal mission statement, strengthening your resume, and preparing for interviews.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how emergency communications professionals can lead through crisis with confidence. This session explores decision-making, communication, trust, resilience, and supporting personnel before, during, and after critical incidents.
Emergency communications professionals face chronic stress and trauma. Learn practical strategies to recognize the impact, build resilience, improve self-awareness, and prioritize long-term mental wellness.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Learn how emergency communications professionals can lead through crisis with confidence. This session explores decision-making, communication, trust, resilience, and supporting personnel before, during, and after critical incidents.
Discover how proactive peer support and mental wellness strategies can reduce stress, build resilience, improve morale, and create a healthier culture for first responders beyond traditional post-incident support.
Designed for professionals at every level, this session provides practical strategies for career growth through discovering your purpose, creating a personal mission statement, strengthening your resume, and preparing for interviews.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Go behind the console to explore the technology that powers 911.
Quality Assurance professionals face repeated exposure to traumatic 911 calls. Learn to recognize secondary trauma, distinguish it from burnout, identify warning signs, and apply practical strategies for resilience and long-term well-being.
5:00 PM
5:00 PM

Speakers

Robert Reardon

When the Helpers Need Help explores the impact of tragedy on first responders. Fire Chief Rob Reardon shares lessons from a nationally known incident and practical strategies for crisis leadership, resiliency, recovery, and supporting your people.

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Location

Location: Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel, 28 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035