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Programs & Organizations > Contra Costa County Medical Reserve Corps
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The Contra Costa County MRC is a team of community volunteers trained to respond to and assist with medical and public health emergencies. Who can volunteer?Practicing or retired medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, EMTs, dentists, pharmacists, mental health counselors, veterinarians, and nurses assistants. Community members without medical training can assist with administrative and other essential support functions.How does the program work?First, you register with Disaster Healthcare Volunteers, where you will 'Affiliate' with the Contra Costa MRC. If accepted, the MRC will:
1. Arrange for training opportunities
2. Provide you with a photo-id badge and MRC uniform
3. Provide protection for liability and workers compensation
In the case of a disaster, you will be sent an alert message via internet, telephone and pager. You may either decline or accept the volunteer call-up—there is no obligation to participate in an activation. Should you accept, every effort will be made to match your skills, competencies and license or registration level with your responsibilities. Tasks carried out by the MRC
MRC responses could include:
- Providing mass casualty care—staffing Alternate Care Sites or Field Treatment Sites
- Providing medical assistance in Red Cross shelters
- Assisting with mass vaccinations or prophylactic medication dispensing
- Other medical and health related tasks, including day-to-day public service to the community
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the need for trained medical and public health personnel to assist with emergency operations was highlighted. Sponsored by the Office of the Surgeon General, the MRC is a specialized component of Citizen Corps, a national network of volunteers dedicated to ensuring hometown security. MRCs provide the necessary structure to deploy medical and public health personnel in response to emergencies, by identifying specific, trained, credentialed personnel available and ready to serve.
Registering now will make it easier to respond when disaster strikes. Contact
Contra Costa EMS Agency |
Current Deployment LevelStandby |
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