Thank you for your interest in the OH-1 DMAT. If you have not done so already, please browse the web site and gather information about the team so you better understand what we are all about. A team member must complete the application process and become a federalized employee of USPHS / NDMS prior to deploying.

If you are visiting this web site due to a current disaster developing and are interested in providing assistance in some way:
We have no mechanism to "rush" through this application process to join the team. we regret, but unless you have been through the application process, had some training and are considered deployable and credentialed by the national office you are not a candidate to deploy with our team. We do urge you however, to consider following through on your urge to help and join the team by becoming active on the team, attending a meeting and reading our training material and fill out and return a team application and completing the application process below.

For an excellent 10 minute overview of the team, please view our team promotional video (OH-1 DMAT VIDEO).

The application process will require some commitment on your part and will take a few weeks to a few months to achieve full status on the team when you are issued a federal ID card and considered deployable. You will be required to purchase personal field living equipment and uniforms which may cost up to about $200. Review the Personal Equipment List (PEL) for more details.

Team T-shirt / Polo Shirt order form

How do I become a member?

Steps to Complete

Documents to download, review and / or complete and return

1

Attend a team meeting and complete the attached Member Information Form. Return it to the Administrative Officer (AO). You will then become a Candidate for the team.

Download the team training materials and begin working on them. Attend a few team meetings (you'll find the training documents and meeting schedule in the section of the web pages).

Team_application.pdf

visit the meetings page for dates, times, location

2

Bid. A Candidate may bid on an open position on the team providing the person meets the qualifications of that position. A Bid form should be completed and accompanied by a resume if not submitted with the Information Form. When a Candidate bids on a position, they will be given a CD and other team information. It is recommended that the candidate complete the self-study Training Module One on the CD-ROM. Training modules are designed to give you a basic working knowledge of disasters and the Federal Response Plan. Additionally, the CD includes information about the form and function of DMAT and what to expect during a deployment.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions on the DMAT

Physicians - Applications accepted at any time
Administrative Assitant	2
Administrative Officer *	1
Logistics Coordinator	1
Logistics Assistant	1
Medical Officer (MD / DO)	5
Physician Assistant	4
Nurse Practitioner	3
LPN	1
Pharmacist	1
Pharmacy Assistant	4
EMT-P	9
Safety / Security Officer *	1

* Leadership position

03/2005

3

Interview. An interview will be set-up for each Candidate with a panel of several team members. The panel will recommend the Candidate who has the best qualifications for the position and the ability to perform the required tasks. The panel will also answer any questions the Candidate may have at that time. If a Candidate is not chosen for that position, their information will be kept on file. They may bid on another position that opens up proving they do continue to remain in touch with the team.

4

Application. Candidates will be notified of the decision of the panel by the AO. If you are selected for the position you will receive a federal application and any assistance necessary for you to complete the packet. This is a long, detailed document and includes licensure information, a background check and fingerprinting. Your application will be submitted to FEMA for approval within 48 hours of completion. Ultimate approval will come from FEMA. There is no set time period for this process and patience is important.

5

Training. When you become federalized, you will need to comply with all FEMA requirements. On-line training modules must be completed. You must attend one Field Exercise and specific immunizations and/or proof of immunity for common diseases are required to be on file with the team before you can deploy to the field. You will be provided with a copy of the policy. It provides several options for compliance. There will be no out of pocket expense for complying with this policy. Once your application has been processed at the Federal level, you have been issued your Federal ID card, you have completed all training requirements and have complied with the Immunization policy, you will be qualified to deploy with the team. You will also be given a suggested list of what/how to pack. During deployments you are a paid employee of the Federal government. As such you are covered under the Federal workers compensation system and the Federal tort claims act for liability coverage. If you are practicing under a license (for medical members) you have automatic reciprocity to wherever you are deployed. The DHS is considered a uniformed service so you will be required to purchase at least one khaki BDU uniform (a tax-deductible expense) and other personal preparedness items. The team Quartermaster will issue some field items to you immediately prior to deployment.

NDMS Teams Training Site

OH-1 training material mirror site

You will need the ADOBE Acrobat reader to read the PDF files (you can fill them in on your computer and print them rather than hand write them). Completed forms may be emailed to Jim Fenn at the email listed below. You must attend at least one meeting prior to us sending in your team application to the Federal Level. Your application requires a digital photo taken by us.