Volunteers

Our goal is to provide a wide variety of trainings to all of our MRC members, whether you have recently joined, or have been a member since Denton County MRC’s inception. We hope that we will expand upon your current skills, and help you develop new ones.  We aim to stay ahead of the curve of what is coming for MRC units across the country.

This training calendar is tentative; courses are subject to change if necessary.    Any changes made will be updated on the MRC web portal (mrc.dentoncounty.gov).  We suggest checking the web portal often for updates.  Approximately one month prior to a training date, you will receive a reminder email from Seth Roberts with a Training Flyer, which will provide you with more details.

You must register for all training on the MRC web portal, at mrc.dentoncounty.gov.  We require registration in order to plan facility space and prepare materials. Sign in, click “Volunteer Training” and click the green "Sign Up" button under the training you wish to register for.

We understand that our lives are busy and plans change. If you have registered for a training, but cannot attend, we ask that you notify us immediately so that we can allow space for someone else. If you are interested in a training or have additional questions, please contact Seth Roberts.

Training Schedule
May – 2025
MRC Amateur radio Licensing Class (Date TBD)
  • Date:
    Saturday, May 03, 2025  –  Sunday, May 04, 2025
    Time:
    8:00 AM  –  5:00 PM
    Location:
    Denton County Public Health - Conference
    535 S. Loop 288
    Denton, TX 76205
    Description

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Course
  • Date:
    Saturday, May 31, 2025
    Time:
    8:00 AM  –  12:00 PM
    Location:
    Denton County Health Department - Conference
    535 S. Loop 288
    Denton, TX 76205
    Description

    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

June – 2025
Medical Reserve Corps Orientation
  • Date:
    Wednesday, June 04, 2025
    Time:
    9:00 AM  –  1:00 PM
    Location:
    Denton County Public Health - Conference
    535 S. Loop 288
    Denton, TX 76205
    Description

    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)

MRC Intermediate HAM Operator Course
  • Date:
    Saturday, June 07, 2025
    Time:
    9:00 AM  –  12:00 PM
    Location:
    Denton County Health Department - Conference
    535 S. Loop 288
    Denton, TX 76205
    Description

    Course Overview: This Intermediate HAM Operator Course is designed to
    enhance the skills and knowledge of licensed ham radio operators. It focuses
    on practical, hands-on experience with ham radio equipment. Participants will
    learn to set up and troubleshoot radios, emphasizing equipment and
    procedures used in MRC activations. This course will build on the foundational
    knowledge gained in entry-level training, providing a deeper understanding of
    ham radio operations in emergency scenarios.

August – 2025
MGT 439: Pediatric Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
  • Date:
    Thursday, August 07, 2025  –  Friday, August 08, 2025
    Time:
    8:00 AM  –  5:00 PM
    Location:
    Denton County Commissioners Court Bldg. - Room 2020
    1 Courthouse Dr
    Denton, TX 76208
    Description

    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 

***TEST*** Medical Preparedness & Response for Bombing Incidents (MGT-348/PER-233)
  • Date:
    Saturday, August 23, 2025  –  Sunday, August 24, 2025
    Time:
    7:30 AM  –  5:00 PM
    Location:
    Denton County Administrative Courthouse - Room 2020
    1 Courthouse Drive
    Denton, TX 76208
    Description

    Host Organization:
    Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX)

    Instructor(s):
    TEEX-Certified Trainers

    Event Overview:
    This course prepares first responders, emergency management personnel, and medical professionals to respond to bombing incidents. It covers terrorism target identification, explosive characteristics, injury pattern recognition, and tactical response strategies.

    Important Details:

    • FEMA SID Required: Register for your Student ID before the course at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid.
    • Class Limit: 30 Participants – Register early to secure your spot.
    • Check-in: 7:45 AM | Training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Signup Deadline: 5/5/2025