What is CERT training?
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency, using the model created by the Los
Angeles City Fire Department, began promoting nationwide implementation of the
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept in 1994. Since then, CERTs have been established in hundreds of communities in the U.S.
The St. Clair Fire Protection District Board of Directors and District Administration have partnered with the St. Clair Police Department and surrounding agencies to start ongoing training to better prepare the communities we serve. Additionally, this training promotes a partnering effort between our emergency services personnel and our citizens.
If a disastrous event overwhelms or delays the emergency services personnel, CERT members can assist others by applying the basic response and organizational skills that they learned during training. These skills can save and sustain lives following a disaster until help arrives. CERT skills also apply to daily emergencies.
CERT members have the opportunity to maintain and refine their skills by participating in exercises and activities. They can attend supplemental training that will be hosted through the St. Clair Fire Protection District periodically. This will keep members fresh on skills learned in the initial training and further their skill base.
How can I get involved?
To get involved contact the St. Clair Fire Protection District's CERT Coordinator at 636.629.2727 or via email at
hatley.j@scfpd.org