2010 East County CERT Schedule
FREE Disaster Preparedness Classes Through CERT!
Note: Due to tremendous reponse – both our 2010 academies are now “full” – but, call (619) 441-1737 and leave your name and number, and if the demand is high – we may add a third academy later in the year.
Are you prepared for a disaster? If not, consider enrolling in a CERT academy. These classes are free. The information is priceless! There are other CERT programs in the County, go to:
http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/community/oes_jl_CERT.html.
The American Red Cross offers free training as well.
For those who have already registered, the schedule is posted below and on our website at www.elcajonfire.com.
Academy – #1 – FULL
February 6 – Disaster preparedness/CERT organization
February 20 – Disaster Medical/ Triage
March 6 – Fire Extinguishers/Light Search and Rescue classroom
March 20 – Fire Extinguishers/Light Search and Rescue hands on – *At HTF
April 3 – Disaster Psychology/ Haz-Mat/ Terrorism
April 17 – All inclusive manipulative/ review – *At HTF
Academy – #2 – FULL – Updated information for June 5th
May 22 – Disaster preparedness/CERT organization
June 5 – Disaster Medical/ Triage – *At HTF, Classroom B
June 19 – Extinguishers/Light Search and Rescue classroom – (two week break)
July 10 – Fire Extinguishers/Light Search and Rescue hands on – *At HTF
July 24 – Disaster Psychology/ Haz-Mat/ Terrorism
August 7 – All inclusive manipulative/ review – *At HTF
These classes are held on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Class location, for “registered” CERT students only, is 8054 Allison Avenue, the Fire Adminstration offices in La Mesa. The HTF location is 1301 N. Marshal in El Cajon for the hands-on training.
If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call (619) 441-1737. Please leave your name and best contact phone number.
*Classes are limited to 30 participants per academy, ages 16 and up. Please, for safety concerns, we ask you do not bring babies or children to these classes. Any classes missed may be made up during the following academy. Classes are taught by members of the Heartland Fire & Rescue Fire Department of El Cajon, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove and Santee Fire Department.
Read on for more information on what to bring to these “free” disaster preparedness training classes.
- East County CERT Academies are six (6) classes, every other week for twelve (12) weeks.
- For the first class please bring your own 1-1/2″ notebook binder to the class for your CERT manual and a pencil.
- Dress casually – certain classes may get you a little dirty – we’ll let you know which. Please, always wear sturdy shoes or wear tennis shoes – NO opened toed shoes, flip-flops or sandals please. Please bring a pair for good work gloves and please bring your own snacks/food & beverages. (like coffee, juice or water) You’ll have a chance to snack during breaks since food is not allowed in the training room.
Our classes are taught by members of the El Cajon, La Mesa, Santee Fire Departments.
- Please Note – our classes have been in big demand and are open to those serious about being prepared for a disaster, so if you register – please show up. If you have registered for a class and find you cannot make it please call so someone else can take your place – thank you.
*If you’re already a CERT member, and you’d like to take a class over again as a re-fresher, you’re welcome to do so, but please call (619) 441-1737 first, to make sure there is room.
*Since our next CERT academy is not until February of 2011 – please check for openings in other local CERT programs, click on the following link:
The local American Red Cross, also offers “free” disaster preparedness classes. Go to:
Disaster preparedness information can also be found on our website at www.elcajonfire.com.