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Basic Wilderness Life Support® Training

    May 10 & 11, 2008 - Grattan Fire Department

Advanced Wilderness Life Support® Training

    May 30, 31 & June 1, 2008 - Location to be Announced

What is the Medical Reserve Corps and Why is it needed?

After September 11th, Americans were asking, 'What can I do to help?' The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), under the umbrella of Citizen Corps, a vital component of USA Freedom Corps, was created to help coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. The MRC provides opportunities for medical and healthcare professionals and non-medical support professionals to participate in a range of measures to make their families, their homes, and their communities safer from the threats of crime, terrorism, and disasters of all kinds.

The MRC plays an integral part in Kent County's preparedness and response strategy. It provides an organized way for medical and non-medical volunteers to offer their skills and expertise during local crises and throughout the year. Locally-based MRC volunteers can assist during large-scale emergencies, such as an influenza epidemic or an act of terrorism. MRC volunteers also work to strengthen the overall health and wellbeing of their neighborhoods and communities.