Frequently Asked Questions - CERT
What is the purpose of a CERT Team?
The purpose of a CERT Team is to train people in the Davis community to help themselves, family and neighbors during an emergency as well as establish a pool of volunteers that can assist with large scale emergencies.
What will I learn?
You will receive training on disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, and team organization.
What is my commitment?
The curriculum is a 7 week course with each class session running approximately 90 minutes. The 8th (and final) session includes a review, final exam, disaster scenario and graduation. This will typically be on a Saturday morning and lasts about 2.5 hours. After completion, you will be put on a contact list that can be accessed during citywide emergencies.
If you have further questions please contact the Davis Fire Department at (530) 757-5684 or send e-mail to the program coordinators at cert@cityofdavis.org.
Is there a fee?
The classes are free of charge.
