CERT Training
Community Emergency Response Team Training Program
What is CERT?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders may not be immediately available.
CERT Training Modules
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Understanding hazards, reducing disaster impact, and personal preparedness planning.
Unit 2: Fire Safety
Fire chemistry, hazardous materials, fire suppression, and fire size-up.
Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations
Triage, treating life-threatening conditions, and mass casualty incidents.
Unit 4: Light Search and Rescue
Search and rescue operations, structural hazards, and victim extraction.
Unit 5: CERT Organization
Team organization, command structure, and documentation.
Unit 6: Disaster Psychology
Managing stress, helping disaster survivors, and team well-being.
Find CERT Training Near You
CERT training is offered through local emergency management agencies, fire departments, and community organizations. Contact your local emergency management office to find CERT training in your area, or visit FEMA's CERT page for more information.