Training | Martinez Area CERT

Surviving the Isolation Period

by Martinez CERT | Mar 24, 2020 | News, Training | 0 |

A few helpful tips from astronauts on surviving our social distancing and sheltering in place.

Congratulations New CERT Instructors

by Martinez CERT | Mar 10, 2020 | Training | 0 |

Martinez Area CERT is proud to welcome our newest group of instructors.

CERT Disaster Service Workers sworn in

by Martinez CERT | Feb 16, 2020 | News, Training | 0 |

Congratulations to our latest team of CERT volunteers, and a special graduate.

Postponed: Basic Group Crisis Intervention Training

by Martinez CERT | Jan 10, 2020 | Events, Training | 0 |

Join Martinez Area CERT as we host an outstanding psychologist and educator, Dr. Jon Kayne in a two-day training on Basic Group Crisis Intervention Training. This is a rare opportunity, and attendance is limited!

What We “Know”

by Martinez CERT | Dec 27, 2019 | Training | 0 |

FEMA’s fascinating PrepTalks “are given by subject-matter experts and thought leaders to spread new ideas, spark conversation, and promote innovative leadership. In this PrepTalk, Amanda Ripley combines the inspiring stories of disaster survivors with research into how the brain works when confronted with unusual events. She explains why our instinctive response may be the worst possible reaction, unless we have had the experience and/or the training to help us act quickly.

Following Light Up the Bay in Martinez

by Martinez CERT | Nov 18, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

Thank you to our 24 amazing volunteers who made this a great experience! We have a few pictures on Flickr. Some of the lessons we learned…

Light Up the Bay in Martinez

by Martinez CERT | Nov 2, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

On November 16, 2019, from 09:00 – 12:00, Martinez CERT will be part of a county-wide exercise to test our radio communication links all the way from local CERT teams to the CoCo County Emergency Operations Center. This exercise will give all of us an opportunity to practice how we would organize in a major event and how well we can communicate up and down the chain. If you would like to participate, please contact one of the coordinators listed in this post.

Final Fall 2019 CERT Training Exercise

by Martinez CERT | Oct 30, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

Our final CERT Training exercise was held at the lovely and spacious Community Center in Brentwood on Saturday, 26 October. Everyone who needed help were rescued and treated with our first aid skills. Fires were extinguished, cribbing was built and bodies moved to safety, and paperwork was completed.
Well done, new CERT volunteers!

Fall Final Disaster Training Exercise

by Martinez CERT | Oct 21, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

We’re joining other local CERT programs for our final Disaster Training Exercise at the Brentwood Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 7am. All CERT-trained volunteers are welcome to participate!

Fall Class Review

by Martinez CERT | Oct 18, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

Following our fall basic training classes, we’re holding our Practical Review of medical triage and emergency medical skills, search and rescue cribbing, fire suppression, and Incident Command System (ICS) this Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8 am – 12 pm. Come to City Hall, 525 Henrietta St. Be ready to start by 8am. All CERT-trained volunteers are welcome to participate in the review.

He’s Safe

by Martinez CERT | Oct 17, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

We were called out by the Martinez Police Department to help find a 10 year old boy who hadn’t checked in after school. Those of us who were available turned up to help find him.

The Great California Shake Out!

by Martinez CERT | Oct 16, 2019 | Events, Training | 0 |

We’ve heard it before: practice, practice, practice! When you don’t have time to think, your practice time will kick in and help keep you safe. Feel the shake? Drop, cover, and hold on!