CERT BASIC TRAINING COURSE

Participants learn:

→ Disaster preparedness and community response roles

→ Fire safety and utility controls

→ Medical operations (life-threatening conditions, triage, burns, fractures, and more)

→ Light search and rescue techniques

→ CERT organization and team coordination

→ Disaster psychology and communication

REQUIREMENTS:

→ Minimum age: 15 years

→ Participants receive an Electronic CERT student manual and Certificate of Completion

COST: $40 per person, and pre-registration is required.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Graduates of CERT training gain a stronger understanding of the risks in their home, workplace, and community. With these skills, volunteers are prepared to reduce hazards, respond effectively during emergencies, and provide critical support when disasters overwhelm local response capacity.