CERT is a national program

After a major disaster, first responders will be overwhelmed. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a national program supported by FEMA that teaches you how to take care of yourself, your family and to help your community until first responders are able to assist.

What you will learn

Safety First: We don’t put ourselves at risk and we always work in pairs.

First Aid: Set up a medical triage area and perform basic first aid, because treating people for shock and stopping the bleed are two ways you can help until first responders arrive.

Fire Safety: Learn about the different types of fire extinguishers and practice putting out a fire because hands-on experience builds muscle memory.

Search & Rescue: Practice light search and rescue techniques to help locate and extract victims and then safely transport them to a medical area.

Register for CERT Basic Training

The CERT Basic Training costs $50 and is open to all Marin County residents over the age of 16 (with parental permission). CERT is taught in two formats: The standard In-person Training and the new Hybrid Training, a combination of online learning and one day of in-person instruction.

You may train at any location in the County. You must be present at all class meetings to be certified. If you miss a class, you will have 6 months to make it up.

All ages and physical abilities are welcome and we’ll never ask you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with.

Because CERTs are volunteers, there is no requirement after completing the training to respond in a disaster. Your skills are useful at home with your family and neighbors.

CERT Skills Day

Those completing the online version of the hybrid CERT will be notified of specifics.

To register, email: ewilkinson@smfd.org