Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Programs in Ventura County

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 Ventura County Fire Department in coordination with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) have joined together to assist its' residents with disaster preparedness education and training. Visit the VCFD CERT website by clicking here.

GET YOURSELF TRAINED! IT'S FREE! AND YOU COULD HELP SELF LIVES IN AN EMERGENCY!

CLICK HERE for a schedule of upcoming CERT classes in Ventura County.

CERT training programs throughout Ventura County:

• Agoura Hills
• Calabasas
• Camarillo
• Fillmore
• Malibu
• Moorpark
• Oak Park
• Ojai
• Oxnard
• Port Hueneme
• Santa Paula
• Simi Valley
• Thousand Oaks
• Westlake Village