What are the benefits of CERT training?

Participants learn how to:

  • Apply basic medical techniques
  • Assist emergency responders
  • Conduct light search and rescue
  • Extinguish small fires
  • Help reduce survivor stress
  • Identify and anticipate hazards
  • Reduce fire hazards in the home and workplace
  • Set up medical treatment areas

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1. What is CERT?
2. What do CERT teams do in an emergency?
3. How does CERT help the community?
4. What are the benefits of CERT training?
5. Who should take CERT training?