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Core competencies


We encourage all active members of a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit, at a minimum, to be able to:

  • Describe the procedure and steps necessary for the MRC member to protect the health, safety and overall wellbeing of themselves, their families, the team and the community.
  • Document that the MRC member has a personal and family preparedness plan in place.
  • Describe the chain of command, integration of the MRC and its application to a given incident.
  • Describe the role of the local MRC unit in public health and/or emergency response, and its application to a given incident.
  • Describe the MRC member's communication role(s) and processes with response partners, media, the public and others.
  • Describe the impact of an event on the mental health of the MRC member, responders and others.
  • Demonstrate the MRC member's ability to follow procedures for assignment, activation, reporting and deactivation.
  • Identify limits to own skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to MRC role(s).

Policies and procedures


The Hampshire Regional MRC's Policy and Procedure Manual is filled with valuable information for members. Download a copy...


Calendar

Western Massachusetts MRC's online calendar of events.


Training

The UMass Amherst MRC requests that all volunteers complete both the Incident Command System (IS-100.HC) and National Incident Management System (IS-700.a) trainings. Both are available online through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Click on a course name for more information: