Training

City of Denton Emergency Preparedness Training

Register for the classes shown below at this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/59c5e86ebc684b68a886da83b5e37d4a

Emergency Preparedness Training

Stop the Bleed - A hands-on course that covers techniques such as applying pressure, using tourniquets, and packing wounds to save lives before professional help arrives. Stop the Bleed Certification will be issued after course is complete. Limit 15 people per class.

• Friday, May 23, 2025             9-11 am   Bluebonnet Room at CATC                                               

Ready Responder - A combination of Stop the Bleed, Hands-Only CPR, and Until Help Arrives equipping participants with essential skills for immediate emergency response and life-saving actions until professional help arrives. This is not a certification course. Limit 15 people per class.

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025       9-11 am        Bluebonnet Room at CATC

• Wednesday, April 30, 2025      9-11 am        Bluebonnet Room at CATC

Until Help Arrives - Covers essential actions such as calling 911, providing comfort, and basic first aid measures to stabilize the situation and potentially save lives.

• Friday, February 28, 2025            9-11:30 am        Legacy Room at the Clubhouse

• Friday, June 20, 2025 12:30-3 pm Legacy Room at the Clubhouse

Prepare Denton - Equips individuals and communities with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively respond to and recover from disasters, ensuring safety and resilience in times of crisis.

• Friday, February 28, 2025            12:30-3 pm        Legacy Room at the Clubhouse

• Friday, June 20, 2025 9-11:30 am Legacy Room at the Clubhouse

*** If Stop the Bleed or Ready Responder is full you will be notified that you are on the wait list. If you cannot attend a training please notify Emergency Management at the email below asap so we can open the spot to someone on the wait list***

For any questions please email: emergencymanagement@cityofdenton.com

Register for the classes shown above at this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/59c5e86ebc684b68a886da83b5e37d4a

Denton County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Orientation

Register for MRC orientation at this link: https://mrc.dentoncounty.gov/Volunteers.aspx (scroll down the page to MRC Orientation)

Date: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM  –  1:00 PM

Location:

Denton County Public Health - Conference

535 S. Loop 288

Denton, TX 76205

Description:

The Denton County Medical Reserve Corps Orientation is designed to introduce new members to the MRC process.  It includes: Medical Reserve Corp information session, volunteer roles and responsibilities, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), contact and deployment procedures, and Point of Dispensing (POD) and Shelter Operations team assignments.

Target Audience: Denton County Citizens interested in volunteering (not intended for current volunteers)