Mystic Valley Medical Reserve Corps Course Offerings

The following courses are required of all incoming volunteers. Note: Upon successfully finishing each of the FEMA Independent Study courses, FEMA will mail a certificate of completion to you. You will be required to submit a copy of each of these certificates to the Mystic Valley MRC office before you can be called to serve.

Introductory sessions will be offered quarterly to orient interested citizens of Medford, Malden, Melrose, Stoneham, and Wakefield with their local Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Mystic Valley MRC is an officially registered member of the White House's USA Freedom Corps Initiative and the Department of Homeland Security's Citizen Corps. Introduction to the Mystic Valley Medical Reserve Corps will provide basic descriptions of events in which the community medical professionals can provide much needed "surge capacity" to assist public health departments respond to emergencies and act as public health ambassadors within our member communities. Contact us to find out when and where the next Introduction to the Mystic Valley Medical Reserve Corps will be offered.

IS-22 Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness has been designed to help the citizens of this nation learn how to protect themselves and their families against all types of hazards. It can be used as a reference source or as a step-by-step manual. The content focuses on how to develop, practice, and maintain emergency plans that reflect what must be done before, during, and after a disaster to protect people and their property. Also included is information on how to assemble disaster supplies kits that contain the food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantities for individuals and their families to survive.

IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100
Introduction to Incident Command System introduces participants to the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation required for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features, principles, and organizational structure of the ICS. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
While most emergency situations are handled locally, when there's a major incident, help may be needed from other jurisdictions, the state, and/or the federal government. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together better to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. NIMS benefits include a unified approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management.