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CERT members perform essential emergency support functions during disasters, including light search and rescue, basic medical treatment, fire suppression with extinguishers, and damage assessment. They also help establish communication networks, organize spontaneous volunteers, and provide critical information to professional responders. When not responding to emergencies, CERT members stay active through regular training sessions, community outreach,...

The CERT Basic Training is a comprehensive 20-hour course that combines classroom instruction with hands-on exercises. Training concludes with a final disaster simulation drill where you'll apply all the skills you've learned in a realistic emergency scenario. The course covers: Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness covers the types of disasters than can happen in Marin County and...

The CERT concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department in 1985. The Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987 underscored the area-wide threat of a major disaster in California. Further, it confirmed the need for training civilians to meet their immediate needs. CERT became a national program in 1993. There are now...