Program Overview
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live.
CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as:
- Fire safety
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster medical operations
The CERT program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
Class Schedule
Session #1: Disaster Preparedness
Learn about disasters and their impact on the community; personal preparedness; emergency kits.
Session #2: Disaster Fire Suppression
Fire chemistry, hazards, and hands-on training in fire extinguisher use.
Session #3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
Triage, head to toe assessments, establishing a treatment site and simple first aid procedures.
Session # 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
First aid treatment strategies, establishing a treatment site and continuation of Session #3 topics
Session #5: Light Search and Rescue
Rescuer safety, search patterns, lifting and cribbing techniques.
Session #6: Disaster Psychology /Terrorism
Terrorism awareness and disaster psychology for the rescuer.
FINAL EXERCISE
Disaster simulation with you as the rescuer.
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Register below to receive more information on upcoming CERT training. Classes are available in English and Spanish.