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, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

Volunteer Tasks:

CERT-trained citizens may enjoy many opportunities to volunteer in their communities. CERT members often help with neighborhood fire prevention or emergency preparedness efforts and may provide services at special community events, such as parades, sporting events, concerts and more.