Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)

You can make a difference during a disaster!

When first responders like the fire department are overwhelmed due to a significant earthquake, flood, or fire, trained CERT members act as an extension of first responder services by providing immediate assistance to victims until professional services can take over.

Fire District 6 and the Vancouver Fire Department pool their resources to train citizens of all ages and backgrounds to assist in their neighborhood in the event of a disaster.

CERT training is a 20+ hour class that teaches citizens to take care of their families and neighborhoods after a disaster strikes. Topics taught include:

· Disaster Preparedness

· Basic fire suppression

· Disaster medical operations

· Light search and rescue

· Disaster psychology

· Organization and communications

· Terrorism awareness