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
Excellence in Disaster Response
To serve communities with excellence in disaster medical care, mental health response, and emergency coordination—while building resilience through training, partnership, and preparation.
Specialized
Our 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.
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A regional team in development, composed of local volunteers—from firefighters to healthcare workers—trained to respond to disasters within the Florida Panhandle.
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A volunteer-based mental health response team offering critical psychological support to first responders and communities after traumatic events.
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Formed in 2024, this Incident Management Team provides expert disaster coordination, integrating with federal and state agencies under the Incident Command System (ICS).
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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
Dr. Frank Goldstein
Vice-Chairman
Rudy Hill
Secretary
Linda Heller
Treasurer
Barry Ratcliffe
Director
Jeff McCann
Director
Bobby Patel
Director
Gary White
Director
Our History
Founding Roots in Federal Response
Launch of FloridaOne DMAT
Formed by first responders as an early DMAT under the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
Expanding Scope Through Official Status
Nonprofit Incorporation
Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to broaden efforts in disaster preparedness, training, and community education.
Leading Statewide Medical Response
SMRT Partnership with the State of Florida
Contracted to form and manage the FL-1 State Medical Response Team (SMRT), enhancing Florida's coordinated disaster medical infrastructure.
Evolving Beyond State Support
Transition After State Defunding
Following the loss of state funding and the end of FL-1 SMRT, FloridaOne continued its mission with a renewed focus and strategy.
Mental Health Support for First Responders
Launch of ECCST Mental Health Team
Created the Emerald Coast Crisis Stress Team to offer psychological first aid, peer support, and resilience training to emergency personnel.
Strengthening Incident Management Statewide
Formation of FloridaOne IMT
Established the FloridaOne Incident Management Team in response to Hurricane Milton, supporting ICS coordination during disaster events.
Building Regional Rapid Response Capacity
RMAT Development Underway
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.
Get Involved
Want to make a difference?
Join a Response Team
Serve in medical, logistics, or admin roles.
Donate Equipment or Supplies
Help keep our teams field-ready.
Give Financially
Tax-deductible donations go directly to operations and support.
Membership Benefits
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.