Monadnock Community Hospital hosted an Integrated Response to an Active Attack training course April 26 and 27 for more than 30 local first-responders.
Participants included police, fire and EMS personnel from Peterborough Police Department, Peterborough Fire & Rescue, Dublin Police Department, Greenfield Police Department and New Ipswich Police Department.
The 16-hour course, led by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training team from Texas State University, included classroom instruction and scenario-based exercises focused on coordinated response tactics.
“This weekend’s training was not only valuable for the Peterborough Police Department, but an awesome opportunity to train with other first-responders from law enforcement, emergency medical personnel and MCH staff. A job well done by the training staff,” stated Peterborough Police Chief Scott Guinard.
The training was free for participating agencies.
“We’re honored to support our regional first-responders by hosting this critical training,” said Cynthia McGuire, the hospital’s president and CEO. “The collaboration among law enforcement, fire and EMS during this course highlights the strength and unity of our emergency response network.”