MDERS Fiscal Year 2020 – An Overview

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) recently finalized their annual report for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). The period of performance for this cycle spanned from June 1, 2021,…

Public Access Trauma Care (PATC) Instruction Cards and Posters

22 Aug

Public Access Trauma Care (PATC) Instruction Cards and Posters

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) has taken a proactive approach to enhancing public safety through the development of informative instruction cards and posters under the Public Access…

Impacts of AI on Public Safety and the Homeland Security Enterprise | What is Artificial Intelligence?

08 Aug

Impacts of AI on Public Safety and the Homeland Security Enterprise | What is Artificial Intelligence?

Over the past few months, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the biggest topics of discussions in multiple fields. From homeland security to education, to even Hollywood and the…

MDERS Welcomes Emergency Response Specialist, Olivia Napoli

26 Jul

MDERS Welcomes Emergency Response Specialist, Olivia Napoli

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is excited to announce that Olivia Napoli has joined our team as an Emergency Response Specialist. In this role she will serve…

MDERS Welcomes, Emergency Response Specialist, Elizabeth Adams

26 Jul

MDERS Welcomes, Emergency Response Specialist, Elizabeth Adams

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Adams has joined our team as an Emergency Response Specialist. In this role she will serve…

MDERS Welcomes Emergency Response Specialist, Katie Weber

26 Jul

MDERS Welcomes Emergency Response Specialist, Katie Weber

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is thrilled to announce that Katie Weber has joined our team as an Emergency Response Specialist. In this role she will serve…

2023 MDERS Symposium

11 Jul

2023 MDERS Symposium

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) hosted its seventh annual symposium in early May. This forum brings industry leaders and distinguished speakers together to discuss topics related to…

MDERS and Public Safety Stakeholders Earn the Response Project of the Year Award

23 Jun

MDERS and Public Safety Stakeholders Earn the Response Project of the Year Award

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) accepted the 2023 Response Project of the Year Award for the small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) program on behalf of the Montgomery…

MCFRS and PGFD Train to Prepare for Technical Search and Rescue

25 May

MCFRS and PGFD Train to Prepare for Technical Search and Rescue

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) and Prince George’s Fire Department (PGFD) participated in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Search and Rescue class to enhance the…

Welcome Melinda Lacek, Administrative Specialist for the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System

17 May

Welcome Melinda Lacek, Administrative Specialist for the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is delighted to announce that Melinda Lacek has joined our team as the new Administrative Specialist. She will work within the Finance…