The team is in a normal preparation and training mode. How to become an AK-1 DMAT Member
The Alaska-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team is made up of medical and non-medical personnel who train in order to respond quickly to natural and man-made disasters.
We are actively looking for new members, both healthcare providers and non-medical. A brief list of positions include: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses Practitioners, Registered Nurses paramedics, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants, EMT's, Administrative Personnel, Mechanics, Lab Technicians, Logistics personnel, Radio/Communications Specialists, Information Technology Specialists and others. Our primary mission is medical response during a disaster. The non-medical positions on the team have been carefully chosen to provide support and to maintain and enhance the operation of our medical care capabilities.
Potential members are encouraged to attend a training meeting and see for yourself if this is something you might be interested in. From time to time, a DMAT/NDMS 101 class is taught that provides a complete overview of the National Disaster Medical System, how it actually works, and the part that you might play as a member. There is also an opportunity for a team member to answer your specific questions. Click Here for Meeting Dates and Directions.
There are opportunities for individual members from outside the Anchorage Bowl. We are working on web based training and when enough members are available alternative meetings at other locations.
Expectations of Team Members:
- Be on call for deployment 3 times a year when the team is on the national call rotation
-Deploy with the team when called to aid others
- Attend or call in to monthly meetings
- Participate in Field Training Exercises
- Be available for work parties held at the warehouse
- Join in on community projects - such as the Special Olympics World Winter Games, 2000 Millennium Night of Lights and 4th of July Celebrations.
Benefits:
Deployment - Team typically on call 3 times a year
Training - Local and Online.CEU's, Yearly National Disaster Medical System Conference (April) Leadership Opportunities - Group Leader, Command Team Members, Section Chief Meeting and working with others like yourself who are dedicated to helping others when the need is greatest.
Most team meetings as well as the make-up meetings are held at the (BLM) Bureau of Land Management Warehouse located on the Campbell Tract. Click here for directions
For more information - Email ak1dmat@yahoo.com. 
The Alaska 1 DMAT web site is a work in progress. In order to provide a rapid release of the website there is still editing to be done. Please be patient corrections and updates are being made regularly.
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