The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts October 23. This nationally certified training provides community members the opportunity to learn the vital skills and teamwork essential to assist and provide support in an emergency or disaster. The classes will be held over the course of four weeks on Thursday evenings and Saturday days at the Keyport Bible Church, 15270 Washington Ave. NE Keyport WA 98345. The exeption is Saturday, November 1 when the class will be held at 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, 98312.
CERT members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. CERT training is FREE and open to any person in Kitsap County over the age of 18. The class size is limited and registration in advance is required. All sessions must be attended to complete the course. You can register on the website at this link.
Training Schedule
Unit 1 – Disaster Prep/CERT Organization Thursday, Oct 23 6:30pm – 9pm
Unit 3 & 4 – Disaster Medical/Triage Saturday, Oct 25 8am – 5pm
Unit 5 – Disaster Psychology Thursday, Oct 30 6:30pm – 9pm
Unit 3 & 4 – Fire & Utilities/Light Search & Rescue Saturday, Nov 1 8am – 5pm
At 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton, 98312
Unit 8 – Terrorism & CERT/Triage Thursday, Nov 6 6:30pm – 9pm
Unit 9 – Final Exam and Drill Saturday, Nov 8 8am – 5 pm
The classes will be held at Emergency Services Operations & Training Center, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312. 
