The Directory of CERT Programs by State was created to list programs that offer the CERT training program and are sponsored by local government, orone of its representative like the fire or police department, or a Citizen Corps Council.
This “Other” category was created to accommodate submissions to the CERT website for programs that indicate that they use the CERT material. However, these organizations are not part of a local government jurisdiction. This listing is in alphabetical order by name of the organization. This listing is a service to the organization that has submitted information and not an endorsement of their program.
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Geographic Area: WV Regions 1,2,3,4, WV
Name of Program: A.C.C. CERT
Sponsoring Agency: Allegheny Conservation Corps
Point(s) of Contact: Jeremy A. Edwards
Phone Numbers: 304-276-0266
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Program Description: The Allegheny Conservation Corps is a trained group of individuals that respond to natural and man-made disasters assisting Law enforcement, EMS and Fire Departments as an additional resource for search & Rescue, evacuation and Triage and Treatment.
Geographic Area:Indiana
Name of Program: Community Emergency Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: Indiana Urban Search and Rescue, Inc.
Point(s) of Contact: Erica Taylor, EMT-P, Coordinator
Phone Numbers: (260) 485-2016
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Brief Description:
IUSAR provides CERT training to groups from area Neighborhood associations and businesses in Northern Indiana. The CERT training is at no cost to the participant, with funding assistance through fundraisers and donations. IUSAR provides a mobile training simulator for skill stations. Our training staff includes firefighters, law enforcement, EMT's and Paramedics.
Geographic Area: South Central Kansas, to include SedgwickCounty and the surrounding counties.
Name of Program: Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT )
Sponsoring Agency: Rampart Search And Rescue Of South Central Kansas
Point(s) of Contact: Tom Dhooge or Robert Salas
Phone Numbers: 316-821-9393 or 316-263-5279
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Brief Description:
Rampart SAR is a nationwide Not For Profit light search and rescue group. We are incorporated by the state of Kansas and we have our own liability insurance.
We will be offering CERT training to anyone that may be intrested in learning how to prepare and respond in the event of a disaster.
Geographic Area:Maryland, Delaware, Virginia (Delmarva Peninsula)
Name of Program: CERT/SAR
Sponsoring Agency: Delmarva Search and Rescue
Point(s) of Contact: Jim Jackson
Phone Numbers: 443-604-2780
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Program Description:
DELMARVA Search and Rescue is a group serving primarily the DELMARVA Peninsula area, but can respond anywhere in the Mid-Atlantic Region. We both have a fully trained and equipped CERT Team and offer instruction in CERT training by our certified instructors. Our lead instructors have completed the FEMA CERT TTT training course and offer a 32-hour CERT program that includes all phases of the FEMA CERT Program including the newest Terrorism section and a mock scenario at the end of the course. We also assist teams in making contact with and working through their local Emergency Management Agencies. We encourage annual refresher training for all and continuing education for every team member.
Geographic Area:El Paso (and Far West Texas), TX
County: El Paso
Date Sumbitted: 6/12/2003
Name of Program: El Paso CERT trainers
Sponsoring Agency: community coalition of Agencies
Point(s) of Contact: M. Quintanilla or H. Gehring
Phone Numbers: 915/533-0998 x 137 or 915/831-1211
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Program Description: Trainers conduct community-centered Academy on CERT topics to facilitate Team formation. Group-specific training can be arranged.
Geographic Area: South Central Ks./NW Oklahoma
Name of Program: GSPARC/RSI Amateur Radio Club
Sponsoring Agency: RSI Educational Foundation
Point(s) of Contact: Steve Walz
Phone Numbers: 620 825-4600
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Program Description: RSI Corp in conjunction with the Great Salt Plains Amateur Radio Club (GSPARC) have combined resources and formed a HAM Radio Civilian Emergency Response Team in Kiowa, Kansas for South Central Ks/NW Oklahoma area. The club's members consist of all-class licensee HAM operators. We invite any licensed area HAM operators to participate in response team activities. The EOC station will be activated for various EC drills and other operating events. The club FCC call sign is KCØGEV. All teams are trained in radio use, aerial reconnaissance (three RSI Corp airplanes),40 hr Hazmat/Hazcom, disaster,stormwatch, high rescue/fall protection, damage assessment, discrete communications (MARS Radio),
support, qualified incident commanders, radiological monitoring, administrative support, and security. Also provide training in OSHA safety, civil defense, first aid/cpr and terrorist threat. email also see which is at NWOSU University Alva, Ok
Geographic Area:Southeast Texas, TX
County: Jefferson
Date Submitted: 6/2/2003
Name of Program: CERT Southeast Texas
Sponsoring Agency: Lamar Institute of Technology
Point(s) of Contact: Will Lyons, Program Director
Phone Numbers: 409-833-7491
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Program Description: Lamar Institute of Technology, in cooperation with the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, is offering CERT training classes in Chambers, Hardin, Jasper,Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, and Tyler counties. Lamar Institute of Technology offers the basic course, advanced CERT classes, and refresher training.
Geographic Area:Southeast Michigan, MI
County: Oakland
Date Sumbitted: 04/23/2003
Name of Program: MTROT Civilian Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: Michigan Technical Rescue Operations Team
Point(s) of Contact: Michael Brink
Phone Numbers: 248 589 0487
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Program Description: The Michigan Technical Rescue Operations Team is a response team based in the Midwest with Professional Responders working with Highly Trained Civilian responders working to aid First Responders in their duties. A 501(c)-3 Organization, with over a decade of service to the Midwest, using extensive training experience in Technical Rescue for both Professionals as well as civilians. We have members hailing from Northern Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and Northern Michigan. Our team has presently over six certified SAR canines, and comprehensive Tech. Rescue Capabilities, as well as a Veterinary Response Team, Structural Engineers, a Rescue Division, a Medical Division, and a Technical Search Division. We teach Confined Space, Trench, Collapse, Wilderness and other Rescues. We would be excited to work with other CERT teams to share training and ideas!
Geographic Area: Southwestern, CT
Name of Program: NorwalkCommunityCollegePublicSafetyAcademy
Sponsoring Agency: NorwalkCommunity College
Point(s) of Contact: DEAN JEFFREY A. CANTOR
Phone Numbers: 203-857-7050
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Website address: NCC.COMMNET.EDU
Program Description: WE OFFER CERT TRAINING COURSES AS PART OF OUR PUBLICSAFETYACADEMY. WE ALSO WORK WITH THE CT OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO BRING OEM COURSES AND PROGRAMS TO SWCT.
Geographic Area:San FranciscoBay Area
County: Motorcycle Emergency Response Corps
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Point(s) of Contact: Thomas Henning
Phone Numbers: (415) 430-2160 x 4182
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Program Description: The Motorcycle Emergency Response Corps hopes to save lives by moving personnel and supplies around the San Francisco Bay Area in the event of a disaster.
MERCury will be coordinating with the Office of Emergency Services and San Francisco Fire Department to provide trained citizen volunteers who can safely and efficiently move through the congested, and possibly damaged, streets of the City after a natural disaster such as an earthquake, or an act of terrorism. They will ferry supplies and rescuers, make damage assessments, and work with the Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams.
Members of MERCury will be trained in First Aid, light search and rescue, amateur radio, and advanced motorcycling skills. They also will participate in twice-yearly disaster drills in concert with the Fire Department, Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams (NERT), and the bicycle-based Courier Disaster Response Team. In addition, they will be trained in motocycle-specific First Aid.
Geographic Area:Southern California
County: CaliforniaState Military Reserve, Emergency Response Team
Name of Program: California Military Reserve, Installation Support Group
Sponsoring Agency: PA Bentsen
Point(s) of Contact: 562/400-1842 Mess.
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Program Description: We are currently seeking CERT trainers and trainees to volunteer 12 months service with The California State Military Reserve(State Guard).
We are an unarmed volunteer organization commanded by the Governor through the State Adjutant General who also commands the California National Guard.
We train one weekend a month in a variety of subjects including, CPR/First Aid, Military organization and operations, emergency communications, NBC Protective measures, CERT, Land Navigation and others.
Our complete training cycle takes approximately 12 training weekends(one year)
We are paid according to our military rank when activated into state duty in the case of disasters and other significant events.
No prior military service is required but is helpful.
If you desire to serve your community in time of need and would like to learn valuable life saving skills, take the time to investigate service with the California State Military Reserve.
Because we have no combat mission, our physical fitness and age requirements are much more inclusive than the National Guard.
We are currently seeking 250 volunteers and trainers to begin the next 12 month training cycle at Los Alamitos California.
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Geographic Area: Eastern United States, IN
County: TEAM R&R Disaster Assistance (Trained Equiped Available Manpower)
Name of Program: TEAM R&R -privately funded/private-corp.donations
Sponsoring Agency: John Hamrick
Point(s) of Contact: Base (260) 627-3111 Cell (260) 413-6072
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Email address: TEAMRANDR.org
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Program Description: We are a privately funded all volunteer rescue team consisting of members that a variety of skills and specialized training including professional firefighters,commercial river guides,EMT's,paramedics and scuba divers. The team was formed 2 years ago by a firefighter from Ft.Wayne,IN. We have a variety of equipment such as a Humvee,a jet driven inflatable and scuba equipment.All team members are trained in a variety of skills ,such as swiftwater rescue,high angle and open water rescue and recovery. We are very much interested in becoming involved. All donations of equipment to TEAM R&R are strictly private but we would like to be aware of any other sources such as government grants that might be available.Thank you.
Geographic Area:Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee
County: Community Emergency Response Team
Name of Program: Indiana K-9 Urban Search and Rescue, Inc.
Sponsoring Agency: Erica Taylor, EMT-P, Coordinator
Point(s) of Contact: (260) 485-2016
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Program Description: IK-9USAR provides training to groups from area Neighborhood associations and businesses in Northern Indiana. The CERT training is at no cost to the participant, with funding assistance through fundraisers and donations. IK-9USAR provides a mobile training simulator for skill stations. Our training staff includes firefighters, law enforcement, EMT's and Paramedics.
Geographic Area:Adams County, Colorado
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Name of Program: CERT
Sponsoring Agency: Rampart Search and Rescue
Point(s) of Contact: Howard Votruba and Mike Peachy Mission Coordinators
Phone Numbers: 303-227-1574
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Program Description: We at Rampart Search and Rescue take pride in using CERT as part of our basic training for our new members. We also offer the program to the public as the full course or just the sections that they want.
Geographic Area:AvonPark, Fl (Highlands Co.)
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Name of Program: Community Emergency Response Team (training)
Sponsoring Agency: SouthFloridaCommunity College
Point(s) of Contact: Jerry DeJonge
Phone Numbers: (863) 784-7274
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Program Description: New training program starting summer 2003.
Geographic Area:Baltimore, Maryland
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Name of Program: Maryland Volunteer Disaster Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: Gilford Corporation - Safety Division
Point(s) of Contact: John Emminizer
Phone Numbers: 410-663-4670 or 301-602-0971
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Program Description: New DRT comprised of citizens and trained emergency personnel. Current membership 10 but hoping to grow. DRT when fully operational will be capable of disaster response in the Baltimore / Washington Area.
Geographic Area:Maryland (Northeastern Region)
County: CecilCounty
Name of Program: Nehemiah's Watchmen / Cecil Emergency Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: Susquehanna Baptist Assoc.
Point(s) of Contact: Jill and Tom Lee, Coordinators
Phone Numbers: 410-658-4834
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Program Description: Church Based Team that has 30 trained response personnel and can deploy in the CecilCounty area as needed.
Geographic Area: Greater New York
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Name of Program: Emergency Corps
Sponsoring Agency: Greater New York Safety Council
Point(s) of Contact: Bill Raisch, Carol Shields
Phone Numbers: 631-754-6252
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Program Description: The goal of this program is to develop employee emergency response teams in workplace organizations. Emergencies are more than likely to occur during work hours and therefore the workplace is an appropriate place to organize and train responders to minimize injury and loss. Our strategy is to train one or more Emergency Response Team trainers in participating organizations.
These trainers in turn coordinate the training of Emergency Response Teams in their own organization in cooperation with local public safety officials.
All training reflects the FEMA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)format and utilizes FEMA certificated trainers.
As no grant funding has been identified for this program to date, participating organizations are required to cover the cost of training for the individual sent for the train-the-trainer course.
Geographic Area:Tennessee
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Name of Program: Emergency Disaster Assistance Corps - 16th Brigade
Sponsoring Agency: United States Service Command
Point(s) of Contact: BG Ray Sholar
Phone Numbers: 615-384-2596
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Program Description: All Volunteer disaster relief group serving Tennessee and the South East United States. Provides trained personnel to assist any relief agency or can function independently. USSC is a member of Tennessee VOAD and non-profit, non- governmental, non-military organization. A 501C3 certified organization.
Geographic Area: Mesa County, CO
County: Mesa
Date Sumbitted: 10/9/2003
Name of Program: RSVP Homeland Defense Project
Sponsoring Agency: MesaCountyRetired and Senior Volunteer Program, Inc.
Sponsoring Agency Address: PO Box 1077
Grand Junction, CO 81502
Sponsoring Agency Phone: (970) 243-9839
Point(s) of Contact: John Bruce or MesaCountyRSVP
Phone Numbers: (970) 243-9839
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Brief description of Program and objectives: We recruit and train senior volunteers age 55 or older to become members of our local CERT. We have divided into two teams that focus on different areas. One is a field team and the other is a logistics team. After completing the 21 hour training course, volunteers continue to meet monthly to work on advanced training, working on special projects and learning to use the equipment. Our objectives are to be prepared to help first responders in event of an emergency, to man a spontaneous volunteer check in site, to assist at-risk groups like child care centers, senior residences, and the disabled.
Geographic Area for Recruiting Team members: Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
County: Talbot
State: MD
Zip Code: 21625
Date Sumbitted: 1/29/2004
Name of Program: Community Emergency Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: DELMARVA Search and Rescue, Inc.
Sponsoring Agency Address: 29720 Apple Drive
Cordova, MD21625
Sponsoring Agency Phone: 410-820-6183
Point(s) of Contact: Robert Fries, Training Officer
Phone Numbers: 302-424-0911
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Brief description of Program and objectives: DELMARVA Search and Rescue, Inc. is a volunteer organization. We conduct classes in CERT, CPR, First Aid and Wilderland First Responser. Our services are avaiable to all the citizens and emergency service teams of the Delmarva Area.
Geographic Area: Baltimore, Maryland
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Name of Program: Maryland Volunteer Disaster Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: Gilford Corporation - Safety Division
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Point(s) of Contact: John Emminizer
Phone Numbers: 410-663-4670 or 301-602-0971
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Brief description of Program and objectives: New DRT comprised of citizens and trained emergency personnel. Current membership 10 but hoping to grow. DRT when fully operational will be capable of disaster response in the Baltimore / Washington Area.
Geographic Area: CecilCountyMaryland (Northeastern Region)
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Name of Program: Nehemiah's Watchmen / Cecil Emergency Response Team
Sponsoring Agency: Susquehanna Baptist Assoc.
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Point(s) of Contact: Jill and Tom Lee, Coordinators
Phone Numbers: 410-658-4834
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Brief description of Program and objectives: Church Based Team that has 30 trained response personnel and can deploy in the CecilCounty area as needed.
Geographic Area: NY, New York City
County of CERT Program: Richmond
City of CERT Program: New York City
Sponsoring Agency Name: Training Institute for Medical Emergencies & Rescue
Sponsoring Agency Address: 349 Stewart Avenue
Zip Code + four of Sponsoring Agency: 10314 + 1935
Phone Number of Sponsoring Agency: 718-948-7932 / 718-494-7936
Point of Contact of Sponsoring Agency: Dr. Raymond Schleif, MMSc, ScD
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Brief Description of Program Activities: Training for the citizens of Staten Island and the City of New York to function as a cohesive group in the event of a catastrophic event. It is intended to provide training and leadership to deal with situations in the absence of, or severe loss of Emergency Response resources.