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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The CERT Program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergencies in their community during times of disaster. Participants receive training in the following areas:
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CERT Training
The Burleson Fire Marshal’s office will be hosting CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training in the Fall of 2022. All classes, with the exception of the final class, will be held at Burleson Fire Station #16, 250 E Hidden Creek Parkway.
Students will learn how to manage utilities and put out small fires; open airways, control bleeding, and treat for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; organize as a
You do not have to join the team to go through training. Classes are open to citizens of Burleson, or employees of a Burleson business, who are at least 18 years old. After class completion, those who choose to join the CERT Group will need to complete the volunteer process.
Classes start September 1 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday (5 classes) plus the final class on October 1 (Saturday morning). Class is limited to 30 participants. (Class is currently full)
Fall 2022 Schedule
Date/Time | Class |
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September 1 | Units 1 & 2 |
6 - 8:30 p.m. |
(Disaster Preparedness & Cert Organization) |
September 8 | Units 3 & 4 |
6 - 8:30 p.m. | Disaster Medical Operations |
September 15 | Units 6 |
6 - 8:30 p.m. | Fire Safety & Utility Controls |
September 22 | Units 5 & 8 |
6 - 8:30 p.m. | Disaster Psychology & Terrorism and CERT |
September 29 | Units 7 |
6 - 8:30 p.m. | Light Search & Rescue Operations |
October 1 | Course Review/Disaster Simulation |
9 a.m. - Noon | Final Exam |
Contact Us
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Griselda Finestead
Administrative Assistant
Email
817-426-9192Fire Marshal's Office
828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd. (physical)
141 W. Renfro St. (mailing)
Burleson, TX 76028-4296
More Information
If you would like to join the CERT Program, contact Griselda Finestead at 817-426-9192 or via email.