The American Red Cross is offering a full-day, hands-on Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) simulation training for emergency management, public health, and community response partners. Space is available for up to 10 community partners to participate.
This scenario-based training is designed to strengthen multi-agency coordination during a mass casualty response and to provide clarity on the role of the Red Cross during MCI operations.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Milwaukee American Red Cross Office
2600 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233Lunch: Provided
Capacity: Limited (up to 10 community partners)
Training Objectives
Participants will gain experience in:
Managing a mass casualty incident response
Understanding workforce protection (physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being)
Applying MCI job tools in real-time
Assessing, requesting, and managing staff and volunteers, including event-based volunteers
By the End of the Simulation, Participants Will Be Able To:
Implement effective multi-agency coordination during an MCI
Stand up and manage mass casualty operations
Navigate operational challenges and problem-solve in real time
Support the setup of Family Assistance Centers (FACs) and Joint Family Support Operations Centers (JFSOCs)
Disseminate information effectively
Plan for demobilization and response completion
Apply workforce protection strategies throughout the operation
How to Register
If this training is relevant to your role or organization, you are encouraged to participate.
RSVP directly to:
Naomi T. Berkowitz
Wisconsin Region Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Program Lead
American Red Cross Volunteer
📧 Naomi.Berkowitz@redcross.org
