CERT
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) began promoting nationwide use of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concepts in 1994.
CERT training promotes a collaborative effort between emergency services and the communities they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, and workplaces in basic emergency response skills. If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the professional response, trained community members can step in to help. CERT is designed to teach individuals how to prepare for disasters and take care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of a catastrophic emergency.
In 2004, operating under the umbrella of Arizona Citizen Corps Programs, Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical began teaching CERT classes tailored to Arizona and more specifically to the Daisy Mountain Fire District residents of Anthem, Black Canyon City, Town of Cave Creek, Desert Hills and New River.
CLASSES ARE PROVIDED FREE
CERT Basic Training:
- Unit 1: Disaster Preparation Training
- Unit 2: CERT Organization Training
- Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Training (Part 1)
- Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Training (Part 2)
- Unit 5: Disaster Psychology Training
- Unit 6: Fire Safety & Utility Controls Training
- Unit 7: Light Search & Rescue Training
- Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT Training
- Course Review, Final Exam, and Disaster Simulation
Check the Public Training and Events Page to confirm class schedules and to register.
For more information about CERT follow these links: