Medical Support Command
Link added: February 2007
Members of the public are invited to become part of this organized effort to help our community in disaster response by joining the Medical Support Command.
The MSC is an
all volunteer, not for profit organization,
incorporating all levels of emergency medical
response. In order to support our medical
personnel, we need to have the necessary support
assets — Administration, Intelligence,
Operations and Training, Logistics, Finance,
Legal functions, Communications and Security, to
mention just a few.
Our mission is to provide emergency medical response when the need exceeds that of the local responders.
Background Check: Must pass a State background check.
Personnel who desire to be deployed must complete appropriate federal applications and successfully pass a federal (DHS) background investigation.
Credentials & Licenses: All medical credentials and/or professional licenses must be verifiable.
Commitment: The time commitment will depend upon role within the organization. At a minimum, members are expected to participate in at least nine monthly unit training sessions or other activity per year to remain active.
Physical Requirements: You must be physically capable of performing your assigned job function. Some positions may require medical certification.
Travel Requirements: Normally the only travel required is for training purposes within your area of operations. However, you may be required to periodically travel outside your local area.
Drills & Exercises: Members are expected to participate in unit drills as well as local, state and national disaster exercises when necessary. Individuals who have signed up for deployment are expected to participate with their deployment team.
Interference With Your Regular Job: Commitments should not interfere with usual employment. Disasters, of course, are not scheduled and potential members should determine if their job will allow them to be available in the event of a major disaster.
Our mission is to provide emergency medical response when the need exceeds that of the local responders.
Who Can Volunteer
MSC-NDR volunteers come from all facets of private business, industry and government and have varying credentials, capabilities and professional experience. This includes: Medical and public health professionals such as physicians, nurses, pharmacists, emergency medical technicians, dentists and veterinarians as well as chaplains, logistics experts, communications specialists, engineers, interpreters and many other specialties. Virtually all professions and skills are needed.Membership Requirements
Age: Must be at least 17 years old to join. Minimum age to be deployed to disaster site is 18.Background Check: Must pass a State background check.
Personnel who desire to be deployed must complete appropriate federal applications and successfully pass a federal (DHS) background investigation.
Credentials & Licenses: All medical credentials and/or professional licenses must be verifiable.
Commitment: The time commitment will depend upon role within the organization. At a minimum, members are expected to participate in at least nine monthly unit training sessions or other activity per year to remain active.
Physical Requirements: You must be physically capable of performing your assigned job function. Some positions may require medical certification.
Travel Requirements: Normally the only travel required is for training purposes within your area of operations. However, you may be required to periodically travel outside your local area.
Drills & Exercises: Members are expected to participate in unit drills as well as local, state and national disaster exercises when necessary. Individuals who have signed up for deployment are expected to participate with their deployment team.
Interference With Your Regular Job: Commitments should not interfere with usual employment. Disasters, of course, are not scheduled and potential members should determine if their job will allow them to be available in the event of a major disaster.
