CERT Training Opportunities
The CERT program offers valuable insight into the first few critical hours following an emergency and how individuals can become empowered to better prepare to sustain themselves, their families, and their committees. Martinez Area CERT members can provide critical support to first responders, give immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site.
Our free Basic Training Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
The free instructor-led course offers instruction on topics such as Personal and Family Preparedness, Earthquake Preparation, Team Organization, Medical Operations and Triage, Damage Assessment, Fire Suppression, Utility Control, and Light Search & Rescue. To practice, assess, and improve emergency response and on-the-ground operations we conclude with two drills. These exercises were developed according to national guidance and principles outlined by the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. We also offer a supplemental exercise to practice field-work radio skills.
Free Spring Basic Training begins March 5, 2025. Let us know your interest on the form below!
Our Spring Training classes start March 5. Classes are held Wednesday evenings, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, and 23. 6pm-9:30pm, at the Martinez Senior Center, 818 Green St, Martinez. Classes will conclude with two drills: Basic Radio Skills, Saturday, April 26, 8 AM – 12PM, and the CERT Final Disaster Drill Exercise Saturday May 3, 8 AM – 1 PM. Let us know if you are interested in Spring Classes below.
We also offer continuing education classes so members can keep those learned skills sharp.
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Thank you for your interest in Martinez Area CERT.