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For additional information on the Tarrant County MRC, contact:

Monica Tipton, MRC Coordinator

Terry McLelland, Administrative Assistant

Tarrant County Public Health
1101 S. Main, Ste. 2600
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
E-mail: mrc@tarrantcounty.com
Ph: (817) 321-5319
Fax: (817) 321-5446  

 

MRC Application Forms

Open the Volunteer Application Kit to find all the forms necessary for becoming a member of the MRC. You will need Adobe Reader to view and print these documents. Click the Icon below to download a free copy of Adobe Reader.Get Adobe Reader

 

All MRC volunteers, regardless of division, are required to complete the following courses:

  • Orientation & Point of Dispensing Training
  • IS-22 Personal Preparedness (Contact FEMA at (800) 480-2520 to request course materials)
  • IS-100a Introduction to Incident Command Click here
  • IS-700a National Incident Management System Click here

Optional training opportunities, many offering free continuing education units are offered throughout the year.  Disaster exercises and drills are also conducted to provide volunteers the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience by working alongside local emergency management officials and first responders in a simulated response to a large-scale public health emergency. Additional specialized training may be required depending on the volunteer’s role with the MRC.

 

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Volunteer

To meet the varying needs of both volunteers and local public health and emergency response agencies, the Tarrant County Medical Reserve Corps (TCMRC) offers two levels of participation. Volunteers can select the level that best meets their interests and availability:

  • Division 1 — Volunteers who are available and willing to attend additional role-specific emergency response training that will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to staff leadership positions during activation.
  • Division 2 —Volunteers receive basic emergency response training and will be assigned non-supervisory roles during activation.

How Do I sign up to volunteer:

All volunteers are required to complete the online registration process, in addition to completing and submitting an application packet to the Tarrant County MRC Coordinator. Click here for instructions on using the online registration system.

Click here to complete the online registration process. A valid email address is required for registration; if you do not have an email account, you can sign up for a free email account at:
Hotmail, Yahoo Mail or Excite.

Click here to download and print the application packet. You can request that an application packet be mailed to you by contacting the Tarrant County MRC office.

What Type of Volunteers are Needed:

During a public health emergency, a variety of individuals will be needed to assist with set-up and operation of mass dispensing clinics and emergency shelters. It is not possible to list all the professions, however some sample professions are listed below:

Medical

Mental Health

Non-Medical

  • Doctors
  • Dentists
  • EMTs
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Veterinarians
  • Clergy
  • Licensed Professional Counselors
  • Mental Health Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • School Counselors
  • Social workers
  • Substance Abuse Counselors
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Food Service Workers
  • Information Technology
  • Janitorial
  • Legal Professionals
  • Translators- Interpreters
  • Teachers
  • Security
 

Expectations of Volunteers

  • Complete both the online registration process and submit an application packet to the TCMRC Coordinator.
  • Participate in local disaster training exercises.
  • Keep personal information updated in your online profile.
  • Respond in a timely manner following notification of MRC activation.
  • Maintain a high standard of moral and ethical conduct.
  • Accept the chain of command regardless of position.
  • Develop a personal/family emergency preparedness plan