Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Training Being Offered in Bridgeport

 

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

 

The next CERT course has been scheduled for Saturday, October 20^th and Saturday, October 27^th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.  The class will be conducted at the Bridgeport Fire Department, Main Station – 131 West Main Street, Bridgeport.  (Parking available behind the fire station.)

 

To register for this FREE class or more information regarding the program here in Bridgeport/Harrison County, please contact Ray Shaw at 304-848-0264 or rshawafc@ma.rr.com.