Are you ready to help your neighborhood when a disaster happens?
The Alameda County Fire Department hosts a 20-hour virtual basic CERT training. Class registration is free and open to community members who are 18 years of age or older, or 14 to 17-years-old upon approval of a parent/guardian.
Academy Dates
September 6 - November 3
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Training includes:
- Emergency Preparation
- Team Organization
- Medical Operations
- Fire Safety
- Utility Control
- Light Search and Rescue
- Disaster Psychology
FEMA’s IS 317 “Introduction to CERT” is a prerequisite on-line course. CERT Participant Manuals can be located online. Completion of CERT basic training requires “hands on” training to be scheduled at a later date.