Major disasters don’t just happen in the movies. If one were to happen here, who would be able to help? Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference.
East County Fire & Rescue recently announced their Spring CERT Class schedule.
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 exercises, CERT members can
Who Can Help? You can! Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services may not be …
CERT Training to Begin. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing …
