The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during CERT exercises, members can assist their community or workplace following an emergency event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.
Attendance is necessary at ALL Sessions to receive certification. (If you are unable to attend all sessions you can make up miss sessions at future CERT Basic Courses.)
Digital participant manuals, CERT Backpacks and all course materials are provided. Paper Manuals are available for $5 each. A free T-shirt and CERT ID will be handed out to all graduates.
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Schedule - All Classes are 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 pm.
Monday, September 14, 2026 — Disaster Preparedness
Wednesday, September 16, 2026— CERT Organization
Monday, September 21, 2026 —Disaster Medical Operations—Part 1
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 —Disaster Medical Operations—Part 2
Monday, September 28, 2026 —Disaster Psychology
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Monday, October 5, 2026 - Light Search & Rescue Operations
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - CERT & Terrorism
Monday, October 12, 2026 - Course Review, Final Exam & Simulation Brief
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Disaster Simulation and Graduation
