Mayfair in Tampa Palms

CERT Training Class

Sep 06, 2007

Tampa Fire Rescue is sponsoring a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course beginning on September 11, 2007 and ending on October 4, 2007. The class will be facilitated at the Fire Training Division located at 116 S. 34th St., 33605 on Tuesdays & Thursdays evenings from 6-9 pm. The purpose of this Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Course is to provide citizens with the basic skills needed during a major disaster. This training will allow graduates to respond to the immediate need of their community in the aftermath of a major disaster - the time when emergency services may not be immediately available. By working together, CERT members can assist in saving lives and protecting property by implementing the basic techniques taught in this course.

Course Outline:
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Medical I & II
Light Search & Rescue
Fire Safety
CERT Organization
Disaster Psychology
Terrorism & CERT
Final Disaster Simulation Exercise

In order for members to maintain and refine their skills Greater Tampa CERT holds monthly meetings / continued education series throughout the county. In addition, CERT members participate in various emergency preparedness activities.

Persons interested in signing up for CERT basic training may register at info@greatertampacert.com.

CERT basic training requires approximately 24 hours to complete. Evening and weekend sessions can be arranged. Each participant will receive a training manual, CERT kit and certificate upon completion of the course.