Over spring break, the Janesville Police and Fire Departments will be conducting Rapid Response and Rescue Task Force (RTF) training at Craig High School. As part of this exercise, you may notice an increased presence of law enforcement and Fire/EMS personnel around the school from March 24th to 28th—please do not be alarmed.
During this week-long training, Janesville Police along with neighboring law enforcement agencies will focus on active threat response, emphasizing the initial actions necessary in such situations. The training will cover essential tactics for identifying and locating suspects and will include procedures for administering immediate medical care to victims, following the ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) model—the national standard for active threat response.
In addition to rapid response training, Janesville Police and Janesville Fire will be conducting Rescue Task Force exercises to enhance the collaborative medical response between the Police and Fire Departments. This coordinated effort is designed to streamline the treatment, evacuation, and transport of victims to nearby hospitals, ensuring that both on-scene care and transportation are as efficient and effective as possible.
This community-based training is critical because active threat scenarios and response tactics are continually evolving. By practicing together in a real-world setting, the agencies are not only updating their skills but also strengthening trust and communication with the community.
If you have any questions, please contact Deputy Chief Kessenich, kessenichj@ci.janesville.wi.us of the Janesville Fire Department or Deputy Chief Norem, noremj@ci.janesville.wi.us of the Janesville Police Department.
