Community Emergency Response Team Training

In a major disaster, emergency responders may not be available to help everyone immediately.  Neighborhoods should be prepared to take care of themselves for hours or even days in the case of a major disaster.  Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are being organized and trained in Walla Walla County to provide help when emergency responders are not available.

CERT Teams are trained to provide help to their neighbors.  Teams will receive training in Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology and Team Organization. 

The training is conducted in two-hour segments over a seven-week period.  A disaster simulation concludes the training.  Emergency responders such as paramedics, firefighters, police officers and emergency management officials conduct the training. For more information about dates and training locations call 509.524.2900, or send us an email.