News and Upcoming Events
If interested in any of the above, email cert@miamidade.gov with name, phone number, and e-mail address.
CERT Training Classes
The CERT Program has partnered with Miami-Dade College for all coursework, and classes are now being offered at the North and Kendall campuses. Interested CERT members must register on the Miami-Dade College Web site as a student for this class. Remember, you must complete all three days to become a CERT member - there are no make-up days if you miss a day.
MDC - North Campus:
None
MDC - Kendall Campus:
A class is tentatively planned for December 2009
Additionally, please add the following information regarding an upcoming Volunteer Opportunity to participate as a volunteer in a field exercise on both the CERT & Citizens Corp Web sites.
Click here to register for CERT courses.
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.
CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
If you would like to get involved in your local CERT, or would like additional information, please e-mail the Miami-Dade CERT Program Manager at cert@miamidade.gov.
CERT Triage Virtual Exercise
Test your skills with our Triage Virtual Exercise. This is an interactive game that is fun to play and gives you a CERT refresher at the same time. Go on…take the challenge! Click on the link below to test your skills as a highly trained CERT member!!
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