CERT Training OutlineThe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program provides participants with information about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. It teaches basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, and disaster medical operations.
The training is divided into two parts:
- An online, self-paced independent study
- In-person hands-on classes
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Summary
Participants learn basic disaster response skills including how to conduct a disaster size-up, how to safely extinguish small fires, how to conduct light search and rescue operations, how to address emergent medical needs, and how to organize a team during an emergency. The online segment of CERT training is provided through partnership with the University of Utah. Visit the University of Utah CERT page here or register for the online course only here. |
Summary
Participants apply the knowledge learned during the online training by participating in hands-on activities and a mock disaster exercise guided by CERT Instructors. |
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Format
Online CERT training is a series of 8 self-paced modules and quizzes to be completed ahead of the first in-person class date. Course progress can be saved and resumed later. The online course Certificate of Completion is required to attend in-person classes. |
Format
4 consecutive classes held on Thursdays 6:00-9:00 at the Weber County Training Center (1387 Depot Drive). In-person class series are typically only offered twice a year. Attendance is required at all classes to receive CERT certification. |
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Time Commitment
Self-paced, approximately 8-9 hours |
Time Commitment
12 hours |
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Cost
Free, open to any member of the public |
Cost
$40 cash/check to help cover a portion of the course cost. Upon successful course completion, participants will be provided CERT backpacks and basic supplies. |
Whether you're already part of the CERT program or if you want to learn more before participating, many online FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) interactive web courses are free and available to members of the public.
- FEMA Independent Study IS-317: Introduction to CERT - This Independent Study (IS) course is an introduction to the CERT program.
- FEMA Independent Study IS-315: CERT and the ICS - This course introduces CERT leaders to the Incident Command System (ICS), a proven management system used by emergency managers.
Email Madeline Burnham at mburnham@webercountyutah.gov with any questions you have about the CERT program in Weber County.