MDERS Supports MC OEMHS Exercise Series

In June 2024, the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (MC OEMHS) and the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) began collaborating on the development, execution,…

Lessons in Action: MDERS 2025 Symposium

01 Jul

Lessons in Action: MDERS 2025 Symposium

On May 22, 2025, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) hosted its ninth annual symposium, marking the first in-person event in six years. Held at The Hotel at…

MDERS Welcomes Emergency Response Specialist, Matt Panagos

18 Jun

MDERS Welcomes Emergency Response Specialist, Matt Panagos

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) is pleased to announce that Matthew (Matt) Panagos has joined our team as an emergency response specialist. In this role he will…

MDERS Structural Collapse Full-Scale Exercise

16 Jun

MDERS Structural Collapse Full-Scale Exercise

On April 22nd and 24th, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) coordinated a structural collapse full-scale exercise (FSE) with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) and…

Washington Gas Exercise Series: Rail Car Fire

05 Jun

Washington Gas Exercise Series: Rail Car Fire

Emergency operations at sensitive critical infrastructure sites demand close coordination between response partners and facility subject matter experts (SMEs). To strengthen this collaboration, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System…

Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System: A Decade in Review

25 Apr

Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System: A Decade in Review

The Maryland National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) recently marked its 10-year anniversary with a commemorative event at the Prince George’s County Public Safety Range. This milestone celebration brought…

MDERS Collaborates with MCFRS and PGFD to Enhance Structural Collapse Capabilities: Tabletop Exercises

10 Apr

MDERS Collaborates with MCFRS and PGFD to Enhance Structural Collapse Capabilities: Tabletop Exercises

A structural collapse can quickly evolve into a complex response that necessitates specially trained personnel, specific and technical equipment, and support from neighboring departments and regional assets. The nature of…

MDERS Facilitates Command and Control Tabletop Exercise with MCPD

01 Apr

MDERS Facilitates Command and Control Tabletop Exercise with MCPD

On March 3rd, the Maryland-NCR Emergency Response System (MDERS), in collaboration with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), conducted a tabletop exercise (TTX) designed to enhance command and control capabilities…

Enhancing Public Order Preparedness: MDERS Hosts Interjurisdictional Tabletop Exercise

12 Mar

Enhancing Public Order Preparedness: MDERS Hosts Interjurisdictional Tabletop Exercise

On February 5, 2025, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) hosted a tabletop exercise (TTX) focused on interjurisdictional public order response. This three-hour exercise brought together participants from…

Adventist Healthcare Active Assailant Tabletop Exercises

18 Feb

Adventist Healthcare Active Assailant Tabletop Exercises

In October and December of 2024, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) facilitated two tabletop exercises (TTXs) at different Adventist HealthCare (AHC) facilities with stakeholders from AHC, the…