Thurston County MRC Membership Requirements

Orientation and Minimum Training

All new Thurston County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) members are required to attend a volunteer orientation. The National Medical Reserve Corps program has established core competencies for all Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units. The Thurston County MRC is emphasizing knowledge of personal preparedness, Incident Command and first aid.

The following training must be complete during the first 6 months of becoming a MRC member:

Personal and Family Preparedness Plan
IS-100.b Introduction to Incident Command Systems
IS-700.a Introduction to National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Psychological First Aid
CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Additional training through drills, exercises and community events are available. All members are expected to attend a minimum of 1 activity/event per year to be better prepared for a health emergency.

Registered Washington State Emergency Worker

All MRC volunteer members are registered with the Washington State Emergency Worker program. Being registered is a requirement to be eligible to volunteer for an emergency response with the Thurston County MRC. The Emergency Worker program provides MRC volunteer members with benefits and legal protections found in RCW 38.52.180.

Basic Eligibility

Be at least 18 years old
Pass a criminal background check
Have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
Work well in stressful situations
Have good customer service skills
Work well in a team

For information about how to join the MRC, click here.