The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the 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. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. Through CERT, the capabilities to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters is built and enhanced.
FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team Program trains volunteers to prepare for the types of disasters that their community may face. Through hands-on practice and realistic exercises, CERT members:
• Learn how to safely respond to manmade and natural hazards
• Help organize basic disaster response
• Promote preparedness by hosting and participating in community events
The Bridgewater Fire Department CERT Program in partnership with the Bridgewater State University Police Department will be conducting its 3rd CERT Program starting February 8, 2018, for twelve (12) weeks.