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The
South San Francisco Fire Department offers a CERT Basic
Training program which covers how to be better prepared,
respond and recover from a disaster. CERT Basic Training program
graduates who meet
city requirements can volunteer to join CERT as members. CERT membersmeet
monthly to train and practice together. You must be 18 years or
older to attend CERT's Basic Training Program. |
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In prepartion for CERT Basic Training, or in conjunction
with your training, you should take FEMA Online Course: IS-317:
Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (the course
is FREE of charge) |
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When
emergencies happen, CERT members apply the knowledge and skills
learned to aid those in their immediate area until help arrives.
When help does arrive, CERTs provide useful information and assistance
to responders as directed at the disaster site.
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CERTs
help with non-emergency projects in our community. Recent projects
include distribution of safety and disaster education materials and
support during community events such as fairs, fun runs, and other
local events. |
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In addition
to the regular CERTs, there is also a CERT amateur radio (HAM radio)
group who practice and train to support our city's first responders
during emergencies. |
CERT GRADUATES |
You’ve
completed the CERT training. Now what? We are committed to providing
you with opportunities and direction on how to maintain
and broaden your skills. In an emergency CERT members will be part
of the citizen first responders, coordinating with other volunteer
organizations until professional help comes. It is critical for
graduates to both practice and expand their skills, as well as
build relationships
with other members of their community.
CERT
Graduates can check the CERT Calendar for upcoming events and training
in the CERT Team section on this site.
Additionally,
we send
emails
to all CERT graduates. South San Francisco CERT has
compiled a database of graduates and if you are not getting emails
from us
already,
and would like to be included, send your contact information to certinfo@ssfcert.org
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