Disaster Medical Solutions

10/01/2025

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

This 9/11, we honor the fearless first responders and medical professionals who stood tall in 2001, saving lives with unwavering courage. Their resilience lights the way for us all. Join us in remembering and uplifting their legacy.

#911

08/15/2025

06/24/2025

Hats off to the newest graduates of the FEMA US&R Medical Specialist Course in Jacksonville, Florida.

Over the past week, teams of physicians and paramedics from across the country—including as far away as Los Angeles—pushed through intense heat, storms, and long hours to complete one of the most challenging medical response trainings out there.

This wasn’t just textbook learning. These professionals trained in real-world scenarios, honing skills like:

* Treating victims trapped in rubble
* Providing prolonged field care in tough conditions
* Managing incidents under pressure
* Mastering advanced airway techniques
* Caring for working canines
* Navigating and treating patients in tight, confined spaces
* Using cutting-edge diagnostic tools
* Collaborating as one seamless unit during chaos

This course is about more than medical skills—it’s about readiness, resilience, and the kind of teamwork that saves lives when every second counts.

To every team member who showed up, trained hard, and gave it their all: we see you, and we thank you. You’re a critical part of keeping our communities safe when disaster strikes.


State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance

06/10/2025

Stop by Booth #83 at the First There First Care Conference to taste Search Grounds’ new Cuban Coffee kits! Crafted by first responders for first responders, these kits bring bold, authentic good coffee to bad places. Sample a fresh brew all day, learn about our mission, and explore our programs and products.

05/24/2025

Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, Disaster Medical Solutions extends our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication continue to inspire us every day.

In the spirit of remembrance and community, we wish our response family a safe and peaceful Memorial Day weekend. May we all take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and honor those who made them possible.

Thank you for your continued trust in us. We are proud to serve our response community and remain committed to building lasting relationships.

Warm regards,
The Disaster Medical Specialists Family

05/01/2025

The 2025 National Urban Search & Rescue Conference is taking place in Orlando, Florida, this November! This premier event serves as the one time each year when all aspects of Urban Search & Rescue come together under one roof, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn, collaborate, and innovate with experts across every discipline in the field. Please see SUSAR.ORG to sign up.

03/26/2025

Bridging the Gap in US&R Training: A Collaborative Effort

In the field of Urban Search and Rescue (US&R), seamless collaboration between FEMA teams and state teams is critical. Recently, one of our team members participated in the FEMA Medical Specialist Training Course, offered as a pre-conference course at the National Urban Search & Rescue and Medical Special Operations Conference in November 2024. This course is a requirement for all medical team members responding as part of a US&R disaster response team, highlighting its importance for both federal and state-level (State Urban Search and Rescue Alliance) teams. It emphasizes how vital it is that every responder, regardless of their team’s level, has equal access to high-quality training and resources. However, challenges remain in bridging the divide between federal and state training access. Here is his message, giving us a deeper look at the ongoing efforts to create a more unified approach to training and collaboration from first hand experience.

“As a US&R Medical Team Manager, the preparation for deployment isn’t just about knowing what to do when disaster strikes—it’s about being ready before that phone call ever comes. Every day, our team is training, learning, and refining the skills that will be required to respond to some of the most complex and chaotic situations imaginable. The responsibility is immense, but so is the privilege of leading a team that makes a real difference in people’s lives.…

https://medspecops.org/bridging-gap-usar-training-collaborative-effort/

03/24/2025

Join us for a hands-on, simulated disaster training, open to the public volunteers - especially those interested in disaster response or looking to improve their community.

Experience different roles in a physically
challenging scenario, including gravel, dirt, moulage, steel, and confined spaces, while helping prepare first responders!

Register at disastermedicalsolutions.com/volunteer

01/30/2025

The US&R Medical Team Specialist ILT course in Florida (April 15-18, 2025) is officially fully booked! If any spots become available, the waitlist will be notified and given the opportunity to register. To receive updates on future course availability or other upcoming courses, visit our website and register for notifications. &R