Active Threat Rescue Task Force

CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER

Brian Fengel, Director

Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu

Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu

Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu

Instructor: Tim Margis, Dan Glover, and Jon Quast

April 9, 2026

8am – 4pm

Class will meet at: Class will meet at: Putnam County High School, 402 E. Silverspoon Avenue, Granville, IL

Enrollment Deadline: April 2, 2026

Course Size: Minimum –15 Maximum – 25

Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency,

Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council.

Course Objective

Collaborative training of police officers and firefighter/paramedics enables them to operate together in the warm zone during an active threat situation. Content is designed to provide them the skill sets to rapidly perform critical lifesaving medical procedures and triage under the force protection of law enforcement. Accessing victims early will increase the probability of saving the lives of those who may have otherwise died from their injuries.

:Each attendee is required to bring the following equipment:

Ballistic Vest

Concealed or outerwear

Hand held light

Duty Belt w/ SIM pistol – marking rounds

Police” identifying outer clothing / vest

Converted/SIM Rifle with sling that shoots marking rounds

Department Ball Cap – W / “Police”

PPE: Impact Resistant Safety Glasses / Mask / Gloves / Groin protection

Water / Sport Drinks to Maintain Hydration

Bring a bag lunch for the day. We will be eating on-sight to minimize down time and weapon safety issue

Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Meets the following mandatory training criteria: 6 hours – Emergency Medical Response Training with 4.50 hours scenario based, .50 hours – De-Escalation Techniques .50 hours scenario based,.50 hours – Laws concerning stops, searches and the use of force with .50 hours scenario based, 1 hour – Officer Safety techniques, including cover, concealment and time with .50 hours scenario based. Specialized Mandate: 8 hours Active Threat Response with 6 hours scenario

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