Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training - Spring 2026

Note: Attendance to a minimum of 6 units is mandatory and must include the Unit 1 (first week) and Final Exam/Disaster Simulation (final week), please register only if you can meet this commitment, missed classes can be made-up at later date or subsequent class to receive certificate.

Learn to Be Prepared for Emergencies and Disasters!

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) “Basic” training provides you a free opportunity to learn emergency and disaster preparedness skills that help you respond to a range of emergency situations. Evening classes are held one night a week over seven weeks. During CERT Basic you will learn about the following topics:

• Preparedness - For disasters and every day
• Fire Safety, Use of Fire Extinguishers, & Hazmat Awareness
• Disaster Medical Operations & Triage
• Light Search and Rescue
• CERT Organization and Incident Command basics
• Basic Disaster Psychological First Aid and Critical Incident Stress Management
• CERT Member Roles During Terrorism, Mass Casualty, and Active Shooter Events
• Participate In A Hands-On Disaster Simulation Exercise

CERT Basic training is a great opportunity for individuals, and service, community, and faith-based groups to easily and conveniently gain knowledge about preparedness, staying safe, and helping others in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Ottawa County CERT is a volunteer organization chartered through the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Emergency Management. We generally meet monthly and you are welcome to join us to see what we are all about, please email us at [email protected] (please no offers or solicitation). Most training sessions will occur at the Ottawa County Fillmore Complex, Main Conference Room located at 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan. Attendees will receive additional details prior to the class.

Learn more at www.OttawaCERT.org today!

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