CERT Training

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Community Emergency Response Team is a ready group of organized and trained volunteer disaster workers that operate at the neighborhood level.  They are encouraged to prepare to be self-sustaining for three to five days following a large disaster. 

When disaster strikes, CERT volunteers spring into action: they check on neighbors, suppress small fires, conduct light urban search and rescue, and provide emergency medical aid and psychological comfort to their neighbors.

In the post-disaster environment, CERT members organize and direct spontaneous volunteers who offer to assist in the community during the crisis. CERTs may also be called upon to help in other areas during emergencies even when their own neighborhood is not impacted.

The CERT Program prepares these volunteers with 20 hours of classroom and hands-on training.  The training is provided by a combination of volunteer "subject matter" professionals such as firefighters, EMTs, and educational trainers as well as some trained CERT members. 

This spirit of volunteerism, with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), is a part of the Citizen Corps program.

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Salt Lake City Course Schedule

Course fees:  $30 for residents, non-profit organizations, civic groups, etc

                      $75 for business, corporations

Fees pay for instruction, CERT manual, and CERT “kit.”  CERT “kits” are awarded to all students upon successful completion of the course on the last day of class.

Payment can be made online following the online class registration.  If not paying online, payment must be made the first night of class payable to Salt Lake City Corp in the form of a check or money order.  Cash cannot be accepted.

If you have any questions contact John Flynt at john.flynt@slcgov.com or 801-799-3604.

Register for the class at www.slccert.org

Current CERT Class Schedule

Reg. Track 7 nights, Tuesdays

Location TBA
May 7 – June 18, 2013, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Registration deadline: May 4, 2013

Reg. Track 7 nights, Wednesdays

Location TBA
May 8 - June 19, 2013, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Registration deadline: May 4, 2013

Reg. Track 7 nights, Thursdays

975 E 100 S, LDS 11th Ward
May 9 – June 20, 2013, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Registration deadline – May 4, 2013

Unless otherwise specified, all classes will be held at the Salt Lake City Fire Department Training Center at 1600 Industrial Road, Salt Lake City, UT.

Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) modules include Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression, Terrorism, Basic Medical Operations, Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology and Team Organization.

NOTICE

Course scheduling is subject to change based on the number of registrants for each class.  If the minimum number of registrants is not met (20 per class) by the registration deadline, classes may be combined or rescheduled.  Notifications will be made no later than two (2) business days after the registration deadline. If you are interested in scheduling a CERT Course for your organization, group, or business contact us.

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