Shoreline to offer free CERT emergency response training - register now

In October, Shoreline will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. 

This training teaches participants some basic disaster response skills such as basic fire suppression using fire extinguishers, utility control methods, basic disaster search and rescue techniques as well as disaster first aid.

The training culminates with a full scale disaster drill that allows the class to put their new skills to work.

There are no special skills or previous first responder experience required to attend and this training is free.

The purpose of this training is to get residents trained in basic skills that will allow them to help their neighbors in times of disaster when first responders may be unavailable.

This training will take place over several nights and all classes must be completed in order to graduate. 

The dates and locations are:

Unit Subject	Date	Time	Location
Units 1 and 6 -Intro and CERT Organization	2-Oct	6 - 9 PM	Shoreline Fire Department
Unit 2 - Fire and Utilities	4-Oct	6 - 9 PM	Shoreline Fire Department
Units 3 and 4 - Disaster Medical Operations	6-Oct (Sat)	9 AM - 3 PM	Shoreline City Hall
Unit 5 - Light Search and Rescue	9-Oct	6 - 9 PM	Shoreline Fire Department
Unit 7 - Disaster Psychology	11-Oct	6 - 9 PM	Shoreline City Hall
Unit 8 - CERT and Terrorism	16-Oct	6 - 9 PM	Shoreline Fire Department
Final Exam and MYN	18-Oct	6 - 8 PM	Shoreline City Hall
Final Drill	21-Oct (Sun)	2 - 5 PM	Shoreline Fire Department

Upon graduation, participants will receive a certificate of completion as well as a CERT backpack with basic supplies to get them started. This training is provided according to a national standard so the certificate is recognized by most other CERT programs throughout the country.

Class size is limited so registration is required to attend. Those that are interested can register by going HERE and clicking on the CERT Class button.