The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System Hosts HSEEP Course

In partnership with the Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (PGOHSEM), the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) recently held a Homeland Security Exercise and…

MDERS is Hiring!

02 Mar

MDERS is Hiring!

Are you looking to join an innovative and dynamic team? The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is now hiring! We seek highly qualified Emergency Response Specialists to support…

Progress of the Public Access Trauma Care Program

27 Feb

Progress of the Public Access Trauma Care Program

The Public Access Trauma Care (PATC) program has expanded equipment distribution and training opportunities in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. These initiatives will increase the accessibility of medical equipment to…

Maryland-National Capital Region TECC Stakeholders Receive Surgical Skills Training to Enhance Patient Care

24 Jan

Maryland-National Capital Region TECC Stakeholders Receive Surgical Skills Training to Enhance Patient Care

In December 2022, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) organized a Surgical Skills Lab with Montgomery and Prince George’s County Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) practitioners. The course…

Montgomery County Police Participate in Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Subjects Training

24 Jan

Montgomery County Police Participate in Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Subjects Training

Situations involving subjects with mental illness who are suicidal are increasingly common and can be challenging for responding officers. In October 2022, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) adopted General…

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System presents Montgomery County sUAS Program at IAEM Conference

24 Jan

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System presents Montgomery County sUAS Program at IAEM Conference

Staff from the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) and stakeholders from partnership agencies recently attended the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) conference in Savannah, Georgia. Each year,…

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Providers Deploy Butterfly Ultra-Sound Monitors To Conduct On-Site Patient Assessments

11 Jan

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) Providers Deploy Butterfly Ultra-Sound Monitors To Conduct On-Site Patient Assessments

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) procured ten Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound devices for Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) practitioners in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. These ultrasound devices…

Enhancing Sniper Capabilities in Prince George’s County | Members of Prince George’s County Police Department Emergency Support Team Attend Positional Shooting Clinic

04 Jan

Enhancing Sniper Capabilities in Prince George’s County | Members of Prince George’s County Police Department Emergency Support Team Attend Positional Shooting Clinic

Prince George’s County Police Department has built a comprehensive training program for its Emergency Support Team (EST). With support from the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS), three officers…

Improving Decision Making for Public Safety Leaders in the National Capital Region.

28 Dec

Improving Decision Making for Public Safety Leaders in the National Capital Region.

Public safety leaders from across the National Capital Region (NCR) recently participated in a four-part leadership seminar series on approaches to improving decision-making. The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System…

Adapting to Emerging Trends and Leadership Training

21 Dec

Adapting to Emerging Trends and Leadership Training

As COVID-19 cases began to rise in early 2020, the world shut down in hopes of slowing the spread of this unknown and deadly infection. Non-essential workers worldwide transitioned to…