How the Finance & Logistics Program plays an integral role in the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System

The goal of the Finance & Logistics (F&L) Program is to develop, maintain, improve, and coordinate the fiscal, procurement, and resource management responsibilities of the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response…

Embracing Remote Learning in the Height of a Global Pandemic

12 Aug

Embracing Remote Learning in the Height of a Global Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the training and exercise world, forcing many organizations to transition to online mediums, accelerating the evolution of e-learning. Prior to the pandemic, virtual learning…

Montgomery County Collaborates on small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)

20 Jul

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…