Emergency Medical Coordination Center (EMCC)
The NCTTRAC EMCC serves as the central hub for regional emergency medical coordination and communication across North Central Texas. Our mission is to support healthcare coalitions, public safety partners, and emergency response agencies by providing real-time situational awareness, resource coordination, and operational support during planned events, emergencies, and disasters.
Operating 24/7, the EMCC monitors regional health and medical activity, facilitates effective information sharing, and helps coordinate patient movement and resource deployment to ensure timely, efficient responses. Whether supporting daily EMS operations, sever weather response, mass casualty incidents, or large-scale events, the EMCC strengthens regional readiness and response capabilities to protect the health and safety of our communities
Primary functions of the EMCC include:
- Regional event notification
- Situational awareness facilitation
- Bed availability reporting
- Crisis communications support
- Regional resource coordination
- Patient tracking administration support
- Patient destination decision support
- Medical sheltering support
- EMTF mobilization
The EMCC is a trusted partner and a critical link in the chain of emergency medical services, helping ensure seamless coordination when it matters most.
In Case of Emergency (24/7):
817-607-7020
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Exercises & Planning Resources
At NCTTRAC, we are committed to strengthening regional preparedness through strategic planning and realistic, mission-focused exercises. Our Exercise and Planning Resources support healthcare coalitions, emergency response partners, and public health agencies in building capabilities, identifying gaps, and enhancing coordination across the region.
Whether you’re seeking templates, guidance documents, after-action tools, or support in developing customized drills and full-scale exercises, our team is here to ensure your organization is ready to respond – confidently and collaboratively.
Explore our resources and let’s build readiness together.
Regional Directory
The NCTTRAC Member Hub – Active Member Directory is a comprehensive resource designed to connect partners, agencies, and stakeholders across our region. This directory provides quick access to essential contact information, organizational details, and service categories to support effective communication and collaboration. Whether you’re coordinating emergency responses, public health initiatives, or interagency operations, the Regional Directory ensures you have the right connection at your fingertips.
Use this tool to streamline outreach, strengthen partnerships, and enhance situational awareness throughout the region.
Please use the button below for instructions on gaining access to the Member Hub – Active Directory Navigation Instructions:
Regional Resource Library
The Regional Document Library serves as a centralized resource hub for emergency management stakeholders across the region. Here you’ll find essential plans, guidelines, reference materials, and operational documents to support coordinated preparedness and response efforts.
If you have suggestions for additional documentation to be included, please email ncttrac_emcc@ncttrac.org.
World Cup 2026
As North Texas prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, NCTTRAC plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and health of residents and visitors alike. Serving as the administrative body for regional trauma and emergency healthcare systems, NCTTRAC coordinates across hospitals, EMS, emergency management, and public health partners to maintain readiness for mass gatherings of this scale.
Our mission is to support seamless medical response, enhance system-wide preparedness, and ensure rapid coordination in the even of emergencies. Through proactive planning, multi-agency exercises, and real-time information sharing, NCTTRAC helps safeguard the region against a range of potential incidents – from trauma and mass casualty events to public health concerns and disaster scenarios.
Together with our partners, we are committed to delivering a safe and successful World Cup experience for all.
Pulsara
At NCTTRAC, we leverage Pulsara as a critical communication and coordination tool to enhance regional emergency response. Pulsara provides a real-time, HIPAA-compliant platform that connects EMS, hospitals, public health, and emergency management teams across our region. By streamlining communication during time-sensitive emergencies, Pulsara helps ensure faster, more efficient patient care and resource coordination. Whether managing routine incidents or large-scale events, NCTTRAC uses Pulsara to facilitate seamless collaboration and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.
High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID)
High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCIDs) are infectious diseases that present an immediate threat, pose a high risk of death or serious long-term disability to a large number of people, and create a substantial risk of public exposure due to the disease’s high level of contagion or method by which the disease is transmitted. Although often spread initially by animals, HCID conditions also spread from person-to-person.
The HCID Team provides guidance for and coordinates surveillance and monitoring activities for HCIDs in Texas. The HCID Team also coordinates with federal partners, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for international surveillance, specialized testing, and clinical consultations.
Preparedness & Response Team
Preparedness & Response Director
Maurice Murray
MMurray@NCTTRAC.org
817.607.7024
Preparedness & Response Coordinator
Jennifer Mertz
JMertz@NCTTRAC.org
817.607.7013
Preparedness & Response Coordinator
Katie Stembridge
KStembridge@NCTTRAC.org
817.607.7025
EMTF Program & Logistics Supervisor
Darian Shadd
DShadd@NCTTRAC.org
817.607.7018
EMTF Reimbursement & Resource Coordinator
Cristol Porter
CPorter@NCTTRAC.org
817.607.7014