Initial CERT TrainingThis 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. View Course Syllabus. Fill out the registration online, download a copy or pick up a registration packet during normal business hours at: Fullerton Fire Department Headquarters
312 E. Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
| Date/Time | Course Title | April 14, 21 & 28, 2012 (8:00-5:00pm)
| Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy | October 13, 20 & 27, 2012 (8:00-5:00pm) | Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy
Class size is limited to 50 - Register early |
All classes are located at: Fullerton City Maintenance Yard
1580 W Commonwealth Ave, cross street of Basque
CERT Course Syllabus 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 DatesThese courses are for team members who have successfully completed initial CERT training. To sign-up for one of these training sessions, contact the CRV office at (714) 773-1316, or email CRV@fullertonfire.org. All classes are located at the following unless otherwise noted: Fullerton City Maintenance Yard
1580 W Commonwealth Ave, cross street of Basque
| Date/Time | Course Title | Wednesday, February 8, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Sandbagging DRILL - City Yard | Wednesday, April 11, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Earthquake Preparedness (New Video) - City Yard | Wednesday, June 13, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Search & Rescue DRILL (FFD - Station # 1) | Wednesday, August 8, 2012
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Disaster Medical |
Training days are the second Wednesday of even months. There is no training in December.
Courses will be canceled for insufficient interest (need 6 people to attend).
No training is planned for January, March, May, July, September, November and December.
Training Information
Cribbing
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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.CERT Course Syllabus |
