Free emergency response training offered
August 25, 2009
Cerritos residents 18 years and older are invited to become members of the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) by attending CERT training classes and earning a certificate. The next CERT training course will be held on three consecutive Saturdays from October 10 through October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Liberty Park.
The CERT program is designed to help residents in the event of a disaster or other emergency. Participants are required to complete 24 hours of training that includes first aid and basic disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, light fire suppression techniques and disaster management. When emergencies occur, CERT members are able to provide critical support to first responders, give immediate assistance to victims and organize volunteers at a disaster site.
Training is free and is conducted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A minimum of 24 participants is required for the course. Failure to meet the minimum requirement will result in the cancellation of the training. Interested individuals can register by calling the City’s Recreation Services Division at (562) 916-1254. For additional information, call Emely Merina at (562) 916-1266.
