CERT – COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM

This training is provided by Riverside County Fire - Office of Emergency Services.
 
CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
 
CERT training is a commitment of 20 hours of training. There is no cost for the training. Only those who successfully complete the practical exercise with hands-on instruction in fire suppression, search and rescue, cribbing and medical will receive a certificate of completion. (Attendance is mandatory to receive certificate of completion)
      
WHEN: April 30, May 1-2, 2010
Friday – 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (8 hours each day)
Friday Dinner, Saturday and Sunday Lunch, Refreshments and Snacks will be provided by the Volunteer FS #62

WHERE: Fire Station 62
Rancho Carrillo

WHO: Open to the public

HOW TO REGISTER: 951-955-4700  (OR contact Nancy S.  via email)

Important information:

• Bring something to take notes with
• Wear closed toe shoes
• The CERT training schedule will be given on Friday evening at the initial session
• if you have special dietary needs, please ensure you bring your own food (or let Nancy know)
  

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From Nancy:

We recommend that all residents of Rancho Carrillo take this course — especially if you wish to serve on the Auxiliary or the Brigade.  

If you can’t attend the entire weekend – sign up anyway and come for as much as you can!  You can register for the CERT class by calling 951-955-4700 or by emailing me back.