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Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical
services may not be able to meet the heavy demand for these services.
People will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet immediate
life saving and life sustaining needs. CERT is about readiness; people
helping people, rescuer safety and doing the greatest good for the greatest
number. Over 7-8 weeks, as a participant of CERT you will learn how to
prepare yourselves, your family and others to deal with disasters, (not to
mention everyday events), how to put out small fires, basic disaster first
aid and medical triage, conduct search and rescue operations, and understand
the psychological effects disasters have on us.
There is no class
scheduled at this time, but if you would be interested in being placed on a
list for future classes, either email
us that you are interested and provide your name and phone number or call us
at 360-568-2141.
The CERT course is intended for community members, families, businesses,
search & rescue participants, block watch groups, neighborhood and housing
associations, and all individuals who have an interest in helping out their
community!
The course does require personal protective gear ($20-$50 depending on what
you need). |