Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

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Sign up for October 15th, 2024 Classes  

CERT Training

Join the Newport Beach Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and become a valuable resource for your community! Our CERT program offers training courses in both the fall and spring, giving you the skills to assist during emergencies and make a real impact when it matters most. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and serve. Sign up today to receive email updates and be notified about upcoming classes. Click below to apply and stay informed—your community needs you!

CERT Training Eligibility

The Newport Beach Fire Department provides CERT training for Newport Beach residents, schools, and businesses. The classes are taught by our CERT Coordinator, Newport Beach Firefighters, Newport Beach Lifeguards, and any guest subject-matter experts.

 

COURSES

2024 Fall Class Schedule

October 2024

Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct.17 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19 | 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

All CERT in person classes are held at Santa Ana Heights Fire Station #7 20401 Acacia Street 

 

CERT Program Topics

Class 1: CERT Overview / Disaster Preparedness

Class 2: Fire Department & Lifeguard Operations, Disaster Psychology

Class 3: Disaster Medical Operations 1 & 2, Light Search and Rescue 1 & 2

Class 4: Terrorism Awareness, Fire Suppression, CPR

Class 5: ICS and Documentation, Make-ups

Class 6: Graduation / Disaster Simulation

NEW! Online Hybrid CERT Classes/Trainings

Our Hybrid CERT program allows participants to complete approximately 16 hours of online course instruction at their own pace, offering flexibility to fit the training into individual schedules. The online portion covers essential disaster preparedness, emergency response techniques, and safety protocols, ensuring participants gain foundational knowledge before attending the hands-on component. After finishing the online training, participants will join us for approximately 14 hours, or two days, of in-person instruction, where they will work directly with our experienced NBFD Firefighters to practice critical skills such as fire suppression, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization. This blend of online learning and in-person practice provides an efficient and comprehensive way to become a fully trained CERT volunteer, with upcoming trainings offering the perfect opportunity to apply learned skills in a real-world setting.

You must use the following two links below and choose a program to complete. You will create your own account and register on their websites to take the hybrid course.

*The hybrid CERT Basic Curriculum and is available in English, Spanish and Mandarin.

 

 

Hybrid Options through California Specialized Institute or University of UTAH Online

California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)

University of UTAH

*Once you have completed the online CERT program from one of the options above, you will need to email your course certificated to nbcert@nbfd.net to get registered for an upcoming in person skills day. 

 

Links

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David Gibson

Fire Services Coordinator (CERT, Community Relations) 

949-644-3112 | nbcert@nbfd.net

     

 

~ Safety, Service, Professionalism ~

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