CERT

Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)

Fall CERT classes are ready for you! Classes fill up fast…so now is the time to sign up.

You can make a difference during a disaster, and the next class starts in late September and runs to the end of October.

When first responders like the fire department are overwhelmed due to a significant earthquake, flood, or fire, trained CERT members act as an extension of first responder services by providing immediate assistance to victims until professional services can take over.

Fire District 6 and the Vancouver Fire Department pool their resources to train citizens of all ages and backgrounds to assist in their neighborhood in the event of a disaster. To learn more go to CERT’s website here.

CERT training is a 20+ hour class that teaches citizens to take care of their families and neighborhoods after a disaster strikes. Topics taught include:

• Disaster Preparedness
• Basic fire suppression
• Disaster medical operations
• Light search and rescue
• Disaster psychology
• Organization and communications
• Terrorism awareness