Upcoming Events

Kicking Off 2025 with Insight, Connection, and Preparedness (FREE for MATRS Members)

🗓 Date: January 23, 2025

Time: 6pm to 10pm
📍 Location: Brockton Union Hall (Keating Hall), 80 Perkins Ave., Brockton, MA 02302

Featured Speaker: Josh Shanley, Nationally Recognized Expert on Emergency Response (Learn more about Josh Shanley)

Topic: Flood and Water Emergency Response - Adapting to Shifting Climates and Evolving Challenges

Admission: Free for MATRS members

MATRS is proud to kick off 2025 with the first of several exciting events tailored for technical rescue professionals. Join us as Josh Shanley shares critical lessons learned and insights into how technical rescue teams must adapt to the increasing challenges posed by severe weather incidents. This session will focus on preparing teams for the future, addressing evolving risks, and refining our response strategies to protect lives and property.

But this evening is about more than just learning—it's also an opportunity to connect with your fellow MATRS members, share ideas, and build stronger bonds within the rescue community.

What’s in Store for 2025?

We’re thrilled to announce this is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more MATRS-hosted events throughout the year, including another large-scale rescue challenge at a unique and exciting venue (details coming soon!).

Event Highlights:

Expert Presentation: Practical insights to guide your team’s readiness and response.
Networking: Forge connections with technical rescue professionals from across the region.
Catered Dinner: Enjoy a delicious meal while engaging with like-minded peers.

This is a must-attend event for MATRS members ready to lead the way in technical rescue innovation.

💬 FREE for MATRS Members
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Past Events

Teams Hit it Out of the Park at MATRS Challenge!

The MATRS Tech Rescue Challenge at Fenway Park on 12 September 2024 was a tremendous success! All six participating Massachusetts teams demonstrated outstanding teamwork, technical skill, and professionalism, ensuring the event ran smoothly from start to finish. Each team tackled challenging rescue scenarios, showcasing their ability to collaborate effectively under pressure. The atmosphere at Fenway was electric, with participants and spectators alike energized by the teams' expertise and dedication.

We’re thrilled with how the event unfolded and are already busy planning the next MATRS Challenge. Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share the exciting details with you soon!