CERT Course - Spring 2018

Thank you for your interest in the Spring 2018 CERT Course! 

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the City of Alexandria and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as damage assessment after a disaster, extinguish small fires, perform light search and rescue, triage, give first aid, and provide much needed assistance in times of crisis! The Community Emergency Response Team program trains community members to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in Alexandria. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders by providing immediate assistance to victims and organizing spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also participate in non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.

Classes will take place each Thursday nights (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) beginning April 5 and through May 24, plus Saturday, May 26 (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM). The program is open to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or owns a business in the City of Alexandria. Classes will take place at the Fire Department Professional Development Center, 1108 Jefferson St.

For specific questions please contact Ray Whatley at ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5266. Registrants will be sent more information on Friday, March 23.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5266.

I want to help! What do I need to do?
Attend the CERT training course to become a Team Member. You will learn how to prepare yourself, your family and your community for a disaster. Become familiar with tools to help you organize after a disaster and how to conduct triage and provide basic first aid. Learn to assess damage after the disaster, extinguish a small fire, conduct searches and rescue victims safely, and complete a small-scale disaster simulation! I want to find out more! The next basic CERT course will be offered in the Fall of 2018. For more information about CERT Training, call or email Ray Whatley at 703.746.5266 or ray.whatley@alexandriava.gov.

All participants are required to attend all classes and the final exercise on Saturday, May 26. Please make sure you sign up for each upcoming class.