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    Affiliations 

    The Daisy Mountain Fire Department Citizen Corps program, with our partner programs; CERT and Fire Corps, are affiliated with other organizations with whom we share information and ideas to benefit one another, and the communities we serve.

    CERT Resource Materials 

    Important Note:

    The 2019 CERT curriculum was released by FEMA in January 2020, replacing the 2011 curriculum. G-317, is the classroom version of CERT and can be accessed through the G-317 link below. IS-317, is the online 2014 curriculum version of CERT and hasn't been updated by FEMA yet.

    • IS-317 is the online CERT curriculum and can be completed by anyone interested in CERT. This course is recommended for those who want to review the curriculum prior to enrolling in a G-317 class or have completed the G-317 but wish to refresh their knowledge. It takes approximately six hours to complete this online course. 
    • G-317 is presented in a classroom environment and is only offered by a local government agency such as an emergency management agency, fire or police department. As required by FEMA, to become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the G-317 curriculum in its entirety.
    • Find more CERT resources from FEMA HERE
    • Register for FEMA Student Identification Card : FEMA SID CARD       
    • Independent Study Programs from FEMA's Emergency Management Institute: (FEMA SID CARD REQUIRED)
    2019 version of the CERT Participant Manual

    Also see the Human Trafficking video from the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC).

    Children's Activities for Disaster Preparedness 

    Many of these links are helpful for Kids, Parents and Educators.

    Disaster Apps 

    This link offers numerous 

    Disaster Training Video Library 

    Targeted to individuals, agencies and organizations, this FREE Just In Time Training,  Just In Time Training library covers disaster related mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery training for a wide variety areas.

    Field Operating Guide (FOG) 

    This FOG was specifically developed for DMFM CERT volunteers. Use it for quick reference and review. Follow this link to view, print or download the DMFM CERT FOG

    Go Bag List 

    Follow this link to view, print or download our recommended contents for your personal CERT Bag and Camp Bag

    HAM Radio 

    Amateur radio also known as "HAM" radio has consistently proven to be the only reliable means of communication during major disasters. Follow this link to view, print or download documents related to HAM Radios and Equipment that the DMFMCC owns and operates. Consider downloading pertinent documents like user manuals and call signs to your Smartphone so you have it handy.

    In the Ham Radio directory, you will also find our VHF/UHF Standard Programming (right click and 'save link as' to download) frequency list that you can upload into your radio. 

    The CERT Emergency Communications is a system of coordinating people and transmitting information to first responders during an emergency. Having some basic familiarity with communications modes and techniques and an overview of how CERTs fit into the communications plan will go a long way towards ensuring that CERTs remain a part of the solution, rather than complicating the problem.

    CERT Emergency Communications

    Ham Radio is part of the Communications / IT group. Our Strategic Plan is available.

    Incident Command System 
    • The Incident Command System (ICS) is designed to manage any incident, large or small, and grow or condense with the incident. The size and complexity of incidents are classified as Type 1 through Type 5 and the ICS Organization changes to where an individual may be responsible for a single role in a large and complex incident, but responsible for several roles in a small and simple incident.
    • The Incident Action Plan (IAP) formally documents incident goals, operational period objectives, and the response strategy defined by the incident commander. Standard FEMA ICS Forms used to develop an IAP. During the initial stages of incident management, planners must develop a simple plan that can be communicated through concise verbal briefings. The Planning “P” is a guide to the process and steps involved in planning for an incident.
    Battery Recycling 
    NHTSA Car Seats 
    Safe Kids Maricopa 

    Safe Kids Maricopa - Child Crisis (childcrisisaz.org)

    In the News 

    View articles about the DMFMCC program that have appeared in the local media.

    https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_effak-toolkit.pdfhttps://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_effak-toolkit_spanish.pdf 
    • Foothills Focus
      • Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Honors 2018 Volunteer Of The Year - 1/20/2019
      • Daisy Mountain Fire Department Honors 2016 Volunteer Of The Year - 12/28/2016
      • Ready For Anything: CERT Trainees Practice Disaster Preparedness - 4/28/2015
      • DMFD CERT is Celebrating 10 Years of Volunteer Service - 11/26/2014
      • Fire Department Welcomes Latest CERT Grads - 5/7/2014
      • CERT Training Fires Up March 6 - 2/26/2014
      • Daisy Mountain Fire Offers Emergency Training Class - 9/17/2011 
      • Daisy Mountain Fire Awarded pair of Grants - 1/12/2011
    • 3TV - KTVK AZFamily.com
      • http://www.azfamily.com/home/New-River-residents-volunteers-brace-for-another-storm-272649821.html
    • CBS 5 AZ - KPHO
    • FEMA's CERT E-Brief 
    Terms 
    Meeting Minutes 

    View, print or download the Minutes from our Monthly Meetings

    Mission Statement - Vision Statement - Rules of Engagement - Strategic Plan - More 
    National Weather Service - Phoenix Skywarn Spotter Program 

    When significant, or severe weather occurs anywhere around the Phoenix area, the National Weather Service turns to the SkywarnTM, Spotter Network to obtain timely and accurate reports.

    NFPA