The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

This course prepares students to effectively, appropriately, and safely plan for and respond to a disaster incident involving children, addressing the specific needs of pediatric patients in the event of a community based incident. Pediatric specific planning considerations include mass sheltering, pediatric-triage, reunification planning and pediatric decontamination considerations. This is not a hands-on technical course, but instead a management resource course for stakeholders like pediatric physicians, emergency managers, emergency planners, and members of public emergency departments like EMS, Fire, Police, Public Health, and Hospitals in field of disaster response and preparedness work.

Must use this link to sign up as it's a TEEX class we are https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=FP&C=MGT319&S=592 

This hands-on course empowers participants to provide lifesaving aid in the critical moments before emergency services arrive, including bleeding control and basic trauma care.

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

This course will teach the basics of CPR and how to use an AED unit. Attendees will learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency situation; help someone in respiratory and cardiac distress; perform CPR on adults and children; and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until emergency help arrives.

Important Notice: Due to recent budget changes, we can no longer cover the cost of BLS CPR certification cards. We will still offer the class at no charge, but if you need an official certification card, you will be responsible for the cost. We will provide details on payment options before the class. 

This hands-on exercise allows MRC volunteers to apply their POD training by helping administer flu vaccines to individuals experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will practice real-world skills, including vaccine delivery, coordination, and communication while supporting a vulnerable population in a safe, respectful environment.

• Medical Volunteers: Licensed professionals (nurses, EMTs, doctors, etc.) who can give vaccines.

• Non-Medical Volunteers: Volunteers without medical training who help with setup, check-in, data entry, and general support.

This hands-on course empowers participants to provide lifesaving aid in the critical moments before emergency services arrive, including bleeding control and basic trauma care.

A regional disaster response exercise. Seeking ~60 MRC/CERT volunteers to assist with registration, escorting participants, setup/teardown, child care, and general FAC operations.                                                                                     
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The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

This course will teach the basics of CPR and how to use an AED unit. Attendees will learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency situation; help someone in respiratory and cardiac distress; perform CPR on adults and children; and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until emergency help arrives.

Important Notice: Due to recent budget changes, we can no longer cover the cost of BLS CPR certification cards. We will still offer the class at no charge, but if you need an official certification card, you will be responsible for the cost. We will provide details on payment options before the class. 

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

This hands-on course empowers participants to provide lifesaving aid in the critical moments before emergency services arrive, including bleeding control and basic trauma care.

This two-day training prepares responders to handle bombing incidents and blast-related injuries. The course covers explosive threats, triage strategies, and response coordination before and after detonation. Participants will explore case studies and planning considerations for integrating bombing scenarios into existing emergency response plans. Ideal for EMS, medical professionals, law enforcement, emergency management, and volunteer responders. 


We are hosting this class from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), and registration is handled through them. This means you have to sign in using your TEEX login or create one to sign up for the class. 

This course will teach the basics of CPR and how to use an AED unit. Attendees will learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency situation; help someone in respiratory and cardiac distress; perform CPR on adults and children; and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until emergency help arrives.

Important Notice: Due to recent budget changes, we can no longer cover the cost of BLS CPR certification cards. We will still offer the class at no charge, but if you need an official certification card, you will be responsible for the cost. We will provide details on payment options before the class. 

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

This hands-on course empowers participants to provide lifesaving aid in the critical moments before emergency services arrive, including bleeding control and basic trauma care.

Three-day course combining ICS-300 and MGT-347 to enhance ICS skills in expanding incidents. Participants will practice creating Incident Action Plans (IAPs) and using ICS forms through group exercises and simulations. Ideal for public health, EMS, fire, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals. Completion provides CE credits.

• This course is intended for public health, EMS, fire, law enforcement, and emergency management professionals who have already completed FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800. 

• Completion of these prerequisites is required to participate.

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)

This hands-on course empowers participants to provide lifesaving aid in the critical moments before emergency services arrive, including bleeding control and basic trauma care.

Learn how to plan and support a public health response involving mass medication or vaccine distribution. This two-day course trains participants on how to set up and run a Point of Dispensing (POD) site using an all-hazards approach. It includes hands-on planning, coordination with emergency partners, and discussion of key public health and emergency response roles. Ideal for public health staff, emergency responders, and volunteers who may support POD operations.

This course will teach the basics of CPR and how to use an AED unit. Attendees will learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency situation; help someone in respiratory and cardiac distress; perform CPR on adults and children; and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) until emergency help arrives. The course also covers basic information about preventing the spread of disease. All participants will receive a CPR card. Target Audience: All MRC volunteers