Learn how to prepare for the unexpected by taking the FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training from the Shelby County Office of Preparedness. CERT students learn life-saving skills; gain a new confidence that they will know what to do before, during and after a disaster and be able to assist family, neighbors, and co-workers until the professional rescuers arrive on the scene.
CERT training is presented through lectures, videos and hands-on exercises to teach students what to do before, during and after a disaster.
Modules include:
- fire suppression
- disaster psychology
- medical triage and first aid
- hazardous materials
- disaster preparation
- terrorism
- light search and rescue
This is a 16 hour course taught over 2 days: Wednesday, September 13 from 8:00 to 4:30pm and Thursday, September 14th from 8:00am to 4:30pm. You must sign up for both shifts in order to receive a certificate. We do allow volunteers as young as 8yo if accompanied by a parent or guardian and 18yo if unaccompanied. Please also complete the registration link below:
Please contact Misty Haley at misty.haley@shelbycountytn.gov if for any reason you cannot attend.
