Community Emergency Response Team Training to begin on March 13,2012
CERTs are formed by members of a neighborhood or workplace, who want to be better prepared for the hazards that threaten their communities.
Initially, CERT programs were developed to assist communities in taking care of themselves in the aftermath of a major disaster when first responders are overwhelmed or unable to respond because of communication or transportation difficulties. As the CERT concept has taken hold across the country, however, CERTs have become much more than originally envisioned. CERTs have proven themselves to be an active and vital part of their communities' preparedness and response capability.
The next CERT class in Sammamish will begin on March 13th and continue until May 1st on Tuesday nights with the final exercise to be held on Saturday, May 5th. Classes will be held at Fire Station #82, 1851 228th Ave NE. The cost is $35.00 and the classes will begin at 6:30 pm. Classes are 2 ½ hours each week for a total of 20 hours. Teachers can apply for 20 clock hours and Students can receive 20 community service hours. Classes missed can be made up for complete credit.
| | | Mar 13 - Course Overview and Disaster Preparedness |
| | | Mar 20 - Incident Command |
| | | Mar 27 - Disaster Psychology/Terrorism |
| | | Apr 3 - Fire Suppression |
| | | Apr 10 - Light Search & Rescue |
| | | Ar 17 - Disaster Medical – Triage |
| | | Apr 24 - Disaster Medical – Treatment |
| | | May 1 - Optional/Make up/Review |
| | | May 5 - Final Drill |
When deployed appropriately, CERTs can complement and enhance first-response capability in neighborhoods and workplaces by ensuring the safety of themselves and their families working outward to the neighborhood or office and beyond until first responders arrive. CERTs can then assist first-response personnel as directed.
If you have any questions or would like to pre-register, please contact us by email at CERT@sammamishcitizencorps.org.
Space is limited to 20.
For more information visit the National CERT Homepage www.citizencorps.gov/cert.