The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began promoting nationwide use of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concepts in 1994.

CERT training promotes a collaborative effort between emergency services and the communities they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, and workplaces in basic emergency response skills. If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the professional response, trained community members can step in to help. CERT is designed to teach individuals how to prepare for disasters and take care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a catastrophic emergency.

CLASSES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST

CERT Basic Training Overview:

• Unit 1: Disaster Preparation Training
• Unit 2: CERT Organization Training
• Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Training (Part 1)
• Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Training (Part 2)
• Unit 5: Disaster Psychology Training
• Unit 6: Fire Safety & Utility Controls Training
• Unit 7: Light Search & Rescue Training
• Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT Training
• Course Review, Final Exam, and Disaster Simulation

 

Register - FREE CERT Training Course.

For more information about CERT follow these links:

FEMA CERT

National CERT Organization.

Arizona State Citizen Corps