Alerts:  Nov. 12, 2024: Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak confirmed in Spokane County. SRHD urges parents and pregnant people to vaccinate. Read the press release.

Medical Reserve Corps of Spokane County

Volunteers building strong, healthy, and prepared communities.

Program Overview

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Spokane County is part of the national network of MRC volunteers. Spokane County MRC volunteers support and improve the health and safety of their communities and play an active role during emergency preparedness and response efforts, providing added capacity for medical workers and first responders when needed. The Medical Reserve Corps of Spokane County carries out its goals through partnerships with several community organizations and agencies.

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Volunteers

Volunteers engage in local health-related programs including vaccination clinics, suicide prevention programs, personal and family preparedness education, and community events like Bloomsday. Their efforts help build community resilience and collaboration. MRC volunteers are an essential supplement to our community’s existing emergency medical response capabilities and public health infrastructure.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Fill out a Membership Application on the Spokane County website at spokanecounty.org.


Community Training

The MRC of Spokane County provides no-cost trainings for area businesses and organizations about naloxone, the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention method, and Stop the Bleed. Each training is about an hour in length, plus time for Q&A. There is no charge for these trainings.

Learn more about MRC community trainings

Request a Training

Request MRC volunteer support by filling out the following request form.



Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program
Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Program

Working with other public health staff, healthcare providers and community agencies to respond effectively to health emergencies in and around Spokane County

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