Training

Initial CERT Training

This training is free, but participants will need to pay for LiveScan fingerprinting. 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

All classes are located at:

Fullerton City Maintenance Yard
1580 W Commonwealth Ave, cross street of Basque

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Monthly CERT Training Dates

These 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

Training days are the second Wednesday of even months. There is no training in December.
Courses will be cancelled for insufficient interest (need 6 people to attend).
No training is planned for May, July, September, November and December.

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Training Information

Cribbing

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