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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
CERT TRAINING |
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What Is CERT?
CERT is a national program that prepares you to help your household, your neighbors and community when you are on your own during disasters.
Click here to download the CERT Application file. (PDF)
CERT Training Teaches You To:
- Identify and reduce hazards at home and work
- Prepare your home, vehicles, and workplace with emergency supplies
- Understand fire behavior and put out small fires
- Conduct light search and rescue operations
- Apply basic medical and psychological techniques
- Assess minor to life-threatening inquiries
- Lift heavy objects off trapped people
- Organize in teams using the Incident Command model
What Is Expected Of Me As A CERT Member?
As a CERT member you will be expected to maintain your emergency supplies, CERT skills and contact information. You will be encouraged to participate in on-going training/refresher opportunities, assist the CERT program and join the Greater Kirkland Citizen Corps Council.
Who Can Take CERT?
CERT training is for citizens, 18 and older who live or work in Kirkland and Fire District 41. Others may participate on a space available basis.
The training involves physical activity in teams and students must participate in all of them. However, students may serve in roles, such as Team Leader, that involve less physical challenge. The course is open to people with disabilities, although a doctor’s approval may be advisable in some cases.
Cost
CERT training is free to citizens who live or work in Kirkland and Fire District 41. Others will be charged a course fee of $25.00
When Is CERT Offered?
Afternoon and evening classes are held in different downtown Kirkland locations during winter, spring and fall. The day of the week varies with each course series. The 3 hour class is held once a week, for 7 weeks, followed by a 3 hour weekend disaster drill practice and 6 hour weekend drill. Students must attend all classes.
For more information call 425-587-3650. To register visit CERT Application.