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Initial CERT Training
This training is free, but participants will need to pay for livescan fingerprinting after completing the course. Call Fullerton Fire at (714) 773-1316 with questions.
| CERT Academy Training | |
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| Date/Time | Course Title |
| -- 2019 -- Saturday October 26, 9am - 4pm Tuesday, October 29, 6pm - 9pm Saturday, November 2, 7pm - 9pm Saturday, November 9, 9am - 4pm |
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy Class size limited - Register early. |
Download Registration or pick up a registration packet during normal business hours at:
Fullerton Fire Department Headquarters
312 E. Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Persons requiring special accommodations to participate in the training classes are asked to notify the Fire Department staff at the time of registration.
Monthly CERT Training Dates
These Training Sessions are for team members who have successfully completed the initial CERT Academy.
| Date/Time | Course Title |
| February 12 7 pm - 9 pm |
Bi-Monthly Training and EOC - Fullerton Maintenance Yard |
| April 9 7 pm - 9 pm |
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Location TBD |
| May 7 7 pm - 8:30 pm |
EOC Training - Fullerton Maintenance Yard |
| June 8 9 am - 11 am |
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Location TBD |
| July 4 Time TBD |
Fire Patrols, Fullerton CERT is activated |
| July 9 7 pm - 8:30 pm |
EOC Training - Fullerton Maintenance Yard |
| August 13 7 pm - 9:00 pm |
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Location TBD |
| October 8 7 pm - 9:00 pm |
Bi-Monthly Meeting - Fullerton Maintenance Yard |
| November 8 9 am - 11 am |
Bi-Monthly Training and EOC - Location TBD |
Courses will be canceled for insufficient interest (need 6 people to attend).
Training Information
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Earthquake Awareness — a study of the earthquake threat in Southern California, and what to do before, during and after a quake.
Fire Awareness — fire chemistry, fire safety, utility control, creative firefighting techniques and how to recognized hazardous materials.
Disaster Medical Operations — recognizing and treating life-threatening emergencies, the “ABC’s of Triage”, basic first aid and treatment management.
Light Search and Rescue Operations — evacuation, search techniques, rescue methods, including cribbing.
Team Organization and Disaster Psychology — developing a response team using people on scene, utilizing the Incident Command Structure and completing a psychological size-up of victims of a disaster.
Terrorism and Homeland Defense — a study of the history of terrorism, DOs and DON’Ts during a terrorist attack, and Homeland defense tips.