The next offering of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in Kitsap County starts January 22. 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 just over three weeks on Thursday evenings and Saturday days at Bremerton Fire Station 1, 911 Park Ave, Bremerton 98345. The exeption is January 31 and February 7 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, Jan 22 6:30pm – 9pm
Unit 3 & 4 – Disaster Medical/Triage Saturday, Jan 24 8am – 5pm
Unit 5 – Disaster Psychology Thursday, Jan 29 6:30pm – 9pm
Unit 3 & 4 – Fire & Utilities/Light Search & Rescue* Saturday, Jan 31 8am – 5pm
Unit 8 – Terrorism & CERT/Triage Thursday, Feb 5 6:30pm – 9pm
Unit 9 – Final Exam and Drill * Saturday, Feb 7 8am – 5 pm
* These classes will be held at Emergency Services Operations & Training Center, 8900 Imperial Way SW, Bremerton 98312. 
