The Nationally Certified FEMA Course is used to teach Walker County CERT members hot to perform essential life-saving functions while awaiting the arrival of professional emergency responders.
Program: Two consecutive Saturdays (8hrs) and a night drill on the following Thursday (4hrs) Total hours: 20 hours of training.
Preparedness: Instructs team members hoe to prepare themselves and their neighborhood for the various hazards that may occur.
Team Organization and Disaster Psychology: Addresses organization and management principles necessary for a CERT to operate successfully. Covers critical incident stress for victims as well as workers.
Medical Operations: Team members will learn how to conduct triage, areas, establish medical treatment and provide basic first aid for victims.
Damage Assessment: Team members will learn how to rapidly assess damage employing a standardized format used throughout the country.
Disaster Simulation: A small-scale disaster simulation, located in the team's neighborhood, is also a part of the program.
Fire Suppression: Team members will learn how to use extinguishers and other equipment to suppress small fires.
Light Search and Rescue: Team members will learn light search & rescue planning, techniques, and rescuer safety.
Other topics include: Terrorism Awareness, communications, CPR/AED class*, Critical Incident Stress Management.
*CPR/AED is not considered a component of CERT training and may be conducted only at the class request.
There is NO CHARGE to participate!
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