

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF TECHNICAL RESCUE SPECIALISTS


Thu, May 22
|Ludlow - Polish American Citizen Club
Cutting Through the Challenges: May 22 Event 2025
Join MATRS on May 22 in Ludlow for a high-impact day of rescue insight, featuring cutting-edge tactics, live reports, and a deep dive into metal cutting tech. Sparks will fly — literally.
Time & Location
May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ludlow - Polish American Citizen Club, 355 East St, Ludlow, MA 01056, USA
Guests
About the event
Don’t Miss the May 22 MATRS Training – Metal Cutting Experts, Regional Updates & More
Mark your calendars! Join us on Wednesday, May 22 at the Polish American Citizens Club (355 East St., Ludlow, MA) for an informative and energizing day with fellow technical rescue professionals.
This event is more than just a meeting — it’s an opportunity to expand your knowledge, hear directly from experts in the field, and stay up to date with important developments across the region. Plus, as always, it’s a day of camaraderie with those who share the same mission and mindset.
🗓️ Event Overview
📍 Location: Polish American Citizens Club355 East Street, Ludlow, MA
🕒 Schedule:
9:30 AM – Doors Open / Check-in
10:00 AM – Opening Remarks
10:15 – 11:30 AM – Featured Lecture:Metal cutting experts from Granger will share cutting-edge information on tool technology, blade differences, and technique
11:30 – 12:00 PM – Lunch (provided)
12:00 – 12:45 PM – District Updates & Dive Subcommittee BriefingOne representative from each of the five districts, please be ready with a quick overview of recent activity and order changes
12:45 – 1:45 PM – Presentation: Regional Force Call-Out for Hopper Rescue
1:45 PM – Closing Remarks & Preview of September’s Sponsored Tech Rescue Challenge
2:00 PM – Event Concludes
🎯 Why Attend?
Learn from hands-on specialists in field metal cutting
Get the latest news on regional team structure and operations
Connect and collaborate with MATRS members statewide
✅ RSVP TodayPlease let us know if you’ll be attending by registering here
We look forward to seeing you there — sharing insight, gear knowledge, and good company.
Schedule
30 minutesCheck-in
1 hour 15 minutesKeynote: Metal Cutting