02 Apr

MDERS Assists with Cyber Exercise

In March of 2026, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) assisted the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (MC OEMHS) in developing and executing a…

MDERS Hosts Train Derailment TTX

Emergency responders and train safety experts participate in a train derailment tabletop exercise at MDERS training session.

04 Mar

MDERS Hosts Train Derailment TTX

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) hosted a tabletop exercise (TTX) to evaluate the response efforts to a Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) passenger train derailment in Montgomery…

MDERS Staff Member Completes the FEMA Basic Academy

12 Feb

MDERS Staff Member Completes the FEMA Basic Academy

The Maryland–National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) has a long history of supporting professional development opportunities for its staff that can be directly applied to projects supporting stakeholder agencies….

MDERS Procured Equipment Supports Innovative MCFRS Training Pilot Program

Emergency rescue operation with firefighter and rescue dummy at height.

20 Jan

MDERS Procured Equipment Supports Innovative MCFRS Training Pilot Program

Training is a critical function that enables organizations to evolve, adapt, and prepare for a wide range of emergencies. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) recently identified the…

Modernizing EVOC Evaluations Through Digital Innovation

05 Jan

Modernizing EVOC Evaluations Through Digital Innovation

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) assisted the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) in digitizing its Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) evaluation booklet, modernizing a critical component…

MDERS Deputy Director of Finance & Administration Participates in Regional Public Safety Leadership Course

10 Dec

MDERS Deputy Director of Finance & Administration Participates in Regional Public Safety Leadership Course

Professional development is a key component of the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS). The ability for staff to gain knowledge and enhance their skill sets helps them better…

MDERS Supports the Inaugural NEFPOP Event

04 Dec

MDERS Supports the Inaugural NEFPOP Event

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) collaborated with regional partners to plan and execute the inaugural National Executive Forum on Public Order Policing (NEFPOP). This gathering aimed to…

Advancing Regional Preparedness in Fiscal Year 2022

26 Nov

Advancing Regional Preparedness in Fiscal Year 2022

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, encompassing the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, the Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) played a vital role in strengthening…

MDERS Launches Emergency Response Internship

24 Nov

MDERS Launches Emergency Response Internship

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) has launched a new internship initiative to invest in the next generation of emergency management and public safety professionals. The newly created…

Washington Gas Exercise Series: Active Assailant Tabletop Exercise

Emergency management training session at MDERS facility with diverse safety professionals and community leaders engaging in preparedness planning.

14 Oct

Washington Gas Exercise Series: Active Assailant Tabletop Exercise

The Maryland-National Capital Region Emergency Response System (MDERS) hosted a tabletop exercise (TTX) to evaluate the response efforts to an active assailant attack at the Washington Gas Rockville Plant. The…

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Surge Capacity

Emergency medical supplies storage carts filled with first aid kits, bandages, medical equipment, and safety gear, used for disaster preparedness and response.

Incident Command System (ICS)

Detailed emergency response planning meeting with diverse team analyzing blueprints and safety strategies. Focus on disaster preparedness, coordination, and community resilience efforts.

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)

Heros performing life-saving medical emergency training on realistic trauma mannequin with simulated injuries indoors.

Public Access Trauma Care (PATC)

Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS)

PROJECTS

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS)

Command Officer Competency

TTX in A Box Program

FirstWatch

SWAT Operations