The Los Angeles Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, wants to help locals find out what happens in the event of an emergency. The LAFD is sponsor a workshop to help area residents learn about what happens during an emergency as well as the role the National Guard plays when it comes [...]
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The new members learned about preparing for emergencies at home, schools, work and in the neighborhood and community, according to George Butts, MBCERTA president. They engaged in team-building activities, learned about disaster psychology, fire suppression, search and rescue, disaster medical operations, triage and homeland security and terrorism awareness. They also participated in hands-on exercises, [...]

Community Emergency Response Training Training Classes starting Wednesday, January 23, 2013 C.E.R.T. TRAINING IS COMING TO CARSON SIGN UP NOW! FREE! The Los Angeles County Fire Department is proud to present this training to the public. Following a major disaster, police, fire, and medical personnel may not be able to fully meet the demand. [...]

Community Emergency Response Team Training class starting Saturday, May 12, 19 & 26 ENROLL NOW! The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to present this training to the public. Following a major disaster, police, fire and medical professionals may not be able to fully meet the demand. People will have to rely [...]

2012 C.E.R.T training schedule: Academy 46 – February 9, 2012 to March 31, 2012 Academy 47 – September 6, 2012 to October 27, 2012 The Redondo Beach Fire Department C.E.R.T. Academy began in April 1996, with overwhelming success. To date, over 1000 individuals have received training. The C.E.R.T. concept is based on increasing disaster preparedness awareness within the [...]
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