About FloridaOne, Inc.
From Crisis to Care — Responding When It Matters Most.
Founded in 1989, FloridaOne began as one of the nation’s first Disaster Medical Assistance Teams and has since grown into a nonprofit focused on disaster response, training, and mental health support for communities and first responders.
Our Mission
To serve communities with excellence in disaster medical care, mental health response, and emergency coordination—while building resilience through training, partnership, and preparation.
Our Specialized Teams
FL-1 DMAT
A federally deployable medical response team under HHS and NDMS, providing advanced life-saving care during national emergencies. Team members include professionals from EMS, healthcare, law enforcement, and logistics, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
FloridaOne RMAT
A regional team in development, composed of local volunteers—from firefighters to healthcare workers—trained to respond to disasters within the Florida Panhandle.
FloridaOne ECCST
A volunteer-based mental health response team offering critical psychological support to first responders and communities after traumatic events.
FloridaOne IMT
Formed in 2024, this Incident Management Team provides expert disaster coordination, integrating with federal and state agencies under the Incident Command System (ICS).
Board of Directors
FloridaOne, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 to provide a broad range of outstanding disaster response, emergency management, preparedness, training and partnership building. FloridaOne, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable corporation.
FloridaOne is overseen by the FloridaOne, Inc. Board of Directors:
Charles “Chuck” Linden
Chairman
Mike Gallagher
Vice-Chairman
Rudy Hill
Secretary
Linda Heller
Treasurer
Dr. Frank Goldstein
Director
Barry Ratcliffe
Director
Gavin Burns
Director
Jeff McCann
Director
Bobby Patel
Director
Gary White
Director
Our History
Formed by first responders as an early DMAT under the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to broaden efforts in disaster preparedness, training, and community education.
Contracted to form and manage the FL-1 State Medical Response Team (SMRT), enhancing Florida’s coordinated disaster medical infrastructure.
Following the loss of state funding and the end of FL-1 SMRT, FloridaOne continued its mission with a renewed focus and strategy.
Created the Emerald Coast Crisis Stress Team to offer psychological first aid, peer support, and resilience training to emergency personnel.
Established the FloridaOne Incident Management Team in response to Hurricane Milton, supporting ICS coordination during disaster events.
Currently developing the Regional Medical Assistance Team (RMAT) to serve the Florida Panhandle with volunteer-based, local medical surge response.
Formed by first responders as an early DMAT under the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to broaden efforts in disaster preparedness, training, and community education.
Contracted to form and manage the FL-1 State Medical Response Team (SMRT), enhancing Florida’s coordinated disaster medical infrastructure.
Following the loss of state funding and the end of FL-1 SMRT, FloridaOne continued its mission with a renewed focus and strategy.
Created the Emerald Coast Crisis Stress Team to offer psychological first aid, peer support, and resilience training to emergency personnel.
Established the FloridaOne Incident Management Team in response to Hurricane Milton, supporting ICS coordination during disaster events.
Currently developing the Regional Medical Assistance Team (RMAT) to serve the Florida Panhandle with volunteer-based, local medical surge response.
Why FloridaOne?
Led by experienced responders, FloridaOne delivers trusted disaster response, training, and mental health support—built for communities, driven by service.
Emergency Medical Care
Providing rapid, field-based emergency care, ensuring life-saving treatment and reducing hospital strain during disasters
Stabilization & Evacuation
Ensuring efficient triage, stabilization, and evacuation, optimizing survival rates and managing mass casualties with coordinated transport and mobile ICU support.
Logistics & Support
Delivering self-sustaining medical operations, deploying mobile infrastructure and real-time logistics to ensure efficient care in disaster zones.
Public Health & Preventative Care
Promoting public health resilience, providing disease control, hygiene education, and mental health support to prevent crises and aid recovery.
Disaster Coordination
Ensuring seamless disaster coordination, integrating with agencies, utilizing ICS-trained teams, and leveraging real-time communication for effective response.
Help Make a Difference!
Our teams rise to the occassion when Floridans need us the most. Help us on our mission and join the cause!
Training
Delivering hands-on, real-world instruction to enhance readiness, build technical skills, and prepare volunteers for disaster response and recovery missions.
HSEEP Exercising
Facilitating structured, scenario-based exercises that follow Homeland Security guidelines to test, evaluate, and improve emergency response capabilities.
Conference room/office space rental
Offering professional, mission-ready spaces for meetings, trainings, and coordination efforts that support disaster planning and healthcare resilience.
Get Involved
Want to make a difference?
Join a Response Team
Donate Equipment or Supplies
Give Financially
Membership Benefits
As a FloridaOne member, you’ll gain real-world skills, continuing education credits, and the chance to make a direct impact.
Serve Your Community
Be part of a mission-driven team ready to respond when it matters most.
Expand Emergency Skills
Train in real-world scenarios to build confidence and capability.
Earn CEUs/CMEs
Gain credit for your time—approved continuing education for professionals.
Priority Training Access
Get first-in-line access to specialized and advanced training opportunities.
Network with Experts
Connect with seasoned responders, healthcare leaders, and emergency managers.
Support for Agency Exercises
Bring added value to your agency with deployable support for drills and preparedness events.
Florida Needs Heroes Like You. Team Up with FloridaOne.
Step up when disaster strikes and be part of a team that delivers rapid medical aid and crisis support.