The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts April 3. 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 Emergency Services Operations & Training Center, 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 Intro Thursday, April 3 6pm – 8:30pm
Basic First Aid/Stop the Bleed Saturday, April 5 9am – 4pm
Unit 2 – CERT Organization Thursday, April 10 6pm – 8:30pm
Unit 3 & 4 – Disaster Medical/Triage Saturday, April 12 9am – 4pm
Unit 5 – Disaster Psychology Thursday, April 17 6pm – 8:30pm
Unit 6 & 7 – Fire & Utilities/Light Search & Rescue Saturday, April 19 9am – 4pm
Unit 8 – Terrorism & CERT Thursday, April 24 6pm – 8:30pm
Unit 9 – Final Exam and Drill Saturday, April 26 9am – 4pm
The classes will be held at Emergency Services Operations & Training Center, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312. 
