CERT Training

Regarding – CERT Training   

There will be two free CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) Trainings held in Tama County.

The First Class will be held at the Toledo Fire Station on March 23 from 7:00pm till 9:00pm and March 24 from 9:00am till 5:30pm.

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The Second Class will be held at the Traer Fire Station on March 30 from 7:00pm till 9:00p and March 31 from 9:00am till 5:30pm.

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All participants will be automatically enrolled into the Tama County CERT group.

Both sections will provide the same information; the only difference will be location.

Training materials required will be provided by the Tama County Emergency Management Agency.

Requirements for CERT team members:

*Attend CERT training (online and in person, online information below)

                IS-317: Introduction to CERTs

IS-317 can be taken by anyone interested in CERT. However, to become a CERT volunteer, one must complete the classroom training offered by a local government agency such as the emergency management agency, fire or police department. Contact your local emergency manager to learn about the local education and training opportunities available to you. Let this person know about your interest in taking CERT training.

http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/IS317/

*Attain certification in NIMS 700a and ICS 100 through FEMA (online)

http://training.fema.gov/is/nims.asp

*Pass a criminal history / background check

*Sign a letter of understanding and waiver from Tama County and be at least 18 years old