The National Disaster Medical System

Many heroes work behind-the-scenes, using their skills to impact the lives of people who find themselves in dire circumstances. The heroes of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) are everyday people who do extraordinary work, stepping up as part of a team to provide care to people who are facing catastrophic hardships. Here are a few of their stories.

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​BRIDGET PELAEZ	​JEFF HERSH, MD	​LYNDA PAQUETTE, TCRN
​Nurse, Paramedic Trauma and Critical Care Team	Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician Disaster Medical Assistance Team	ED/Trauma Nurse Disaster Medical Assistance Team

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​RICHARD STEPHENS, RN	PATRICIA KAUFFMAN, MD	​BOB GOLDEN
Flight Nurse Trauma and Critical Care Team	Forensic Pathologist Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams	Chief Medical Forensic Investigator Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams

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	​DON HUGHES
	Fire Chief Disaster Medical Assistance Team