Lake County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
The Lake County MRC is a volunteer group that brings medical and non-medical professionals together in support of local public health. Volunteers are trained and credentialed to provide rapid response when needed for an emergency or disaster. A key function of the MRC is to provide members with specialized training and preparation.
Who is eligible to join the MRC?
We are looking for qualified volunteers who can provide basic support services during emergencies, events, exercises, and drills. This includes, but is not limited to, licensed medical professionals, non-licensed volunteers with medical backgrounds, mental health professionals, public health professionals, and emergency medical personnel. Anyone can help!
What are the requirements to establish and maintain MRC membership?
- Volunteers must be 18 years or older and register for the Lake County Medical Reserve Corps by creating a profile on the Ohio Responds Volunteer Registry. All fields are required to complete the profile and be eligible. The profile must be kept up to date with current contact information, professional license information, etc.
- Volunteers must register for an account with MRC Train and complete an approved training prior to registration, and every three years after to maintain liability protection in the State of Ohio.
- Volunteers who complete these steps will receive a Lake County MRC Handbook and must complete the required paperwork and undergo a background check.
For more information or to join the MRC, please contact:
Paul Stromp
MRC Program Coordinator
Phone: (440) 350-2846
Email: pstromp@lcghd.org
Training
Minimum Training Required for Membership in the Lake County MRC:
- IS-100.c – Introduction to the Incident Command System (FEMA Emergency Management Institute)
- IS-700.b – An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (FEMA Emergency Management Institute)
- MRC 101 (Click link or view below)
Once you have finished viewing the video, please complete this form, and then notify MRC Coordinator to receive credit.
Donning and Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (CDC) – Please watch videos and review the PPE Sequence document. Please contact MRC Coordinator when complete to receive credit.
Additional Optional Trainings:
Volunteer Resources
How to update your MRC Trainings in Ohio Responds:
- Log into your Ohio Responds account.
- Click on “My Profile.”
- Click on “Training.”
- Click on “+Add Training Course” near the top left.
- Select the Training Course from the dropdown. There are specific menu items for IS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800. All other FEMA IS Courses should be categorized as “All Other Incident Command System Courses.” If you are entering classes that aren’t FEMA classes pick appropriate categories.
- Enter the institution (for FEMA courses, this will be FEMA Emergency Management Institute. Ohio Train courses will be Ohio Train).
- Enter the date from your certificate. Enter an expiration date, if applicable (FEMA Courses do not expire).
- Upload your certificate.
You may also forward your training certificates to the MRC Coordinator to update your profile on your behalf.
