The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provides an opportunity for individuals to make a commitment to the emergency readiness and response of our city.

 

CERT provides training in earthquake awareness, disaster fire suppression techniques, disaster medical operations, first aid/triage, light search and rescue as well as team organization and management. With an emphasis on hands-on practice, trained instructors guide participants through a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) course that covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not readily available.

 

CERT volunteers must complete an initial 25 hour basic training course. The team meets monthly to continue planning and preparing for deployment in the event of an actual disaster. Quarterly training and field exercises help the team practice and remain ready.

New training classes are offered every Spring and Fall. Classes typically meet one weekday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for seven weeks, followed by two Saturday field exercises.  If you can't attend every class, makeup classes are available. Space is limited to 25 participants.

Basic CERT Training

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Basic CERT Spring 2023 training starts Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm on Zoom.  All training is free.  Students will also need to complete the online University of Utah self-study program prior to hands-on training at the Operations Center in Tualatin the last two Saturdays in April.  To learn more and how to sign up, email  info@tualatincert.org.