Montgomery County Collaborates on small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)

In 2018, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System Steering Committee identified small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) as a funding priority for capability development. To achieve this capability for the…

The National Capital Region Homeland Security Enterprise Coordination Structure

06 Jul

The National Capital Region Homeland Security Enterprise Coordination Structure

Introduction The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) is a non-profit organization that is designed to facilitate collaboration and coordination across the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas. The…

Maryland-National Capital Region Partners Explore Approaches to Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

09 Jun

Maryland-National Capital Region Partners Explore Approaches to Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Leaders from the Maryland-National Capital Region and surrounding areas recently participated in a four-part leadership seminar series focusing on different approaches to negotiation and conflict resolution. The series was hosted…

What is the UASI Grant Lifecycle?

09 Jun

What is the UASI Grant Lifecycle?

The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant lifecycle is the ten-stage process that UASI grants in the National Capital Region (NCR) go through from beginning to end. Each year, the…

MDERS Welcomes Peter McCullough!

08 Jun

MDERS Welcomes Peter McCullough!

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System is excited to announce that Peter McCullough, JD, has joined the team in a contractor role to assist with numerous evolving projects. Peter…

Building Emergency Medical Services Surge Capability in the Maryland-National Capital Region

16 Apr

Building Emergency Medical Services Surge Capability in the Maryland-National Capital Region

Large scale international and domestic events, both accidental and intentional, have resulted in mass casualty incidents (MCI). A mass casualty incident causes sufficient injuries to overwhelm response and healthcare resources….

National Capital Region Emergency Response Systems

22 Mar

National Capital Region Emergency Response Systems

The National Capital Region (NCR) is comprised of the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and 24 county and local governments within that area. The…

Power in Volunteer Numbers: The Montgomery County Maryland Responds Team

17 Mar

Power in Volunteer Numbers: The Montgomery County Maryland Responds Team

Immediately following the September 11th attacks in 2001, the Freedom Corps was established in efforts to help Americans find volunteer opportunities and strengthen the nations culture of service. Shortly after…

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) delivers Decontamination Supplies to Regional Fire/EMS and Police Departments

08 Mar

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) delivers Decontamination Supplies to Regional Fire/EMS and Police Departments

In 2018, members of the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) Steering Committee recognized the need to enhance their decontamination capabilities in fire/EMS and police operations. In response to…

Public Access Trauma Care makes its way into Montgomery County Public Schools

22 Feb

Public Access Trauma Care makes its way into Montgomery County Public Schools

With violent attacks increasing in frequency and severity throughout the United States, and victims experiencing time-sensitive, life-threatening injuries, the importance of providing everyday civilians the ability to care for one…