United
States
Search and Rescue Task Force
Community Emergency Response Team
Course Agenda and Supplies
For CERT Certification
The CERT training is offered throughout the year by the U.S. SAR
Task Force at various locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, The
District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia and Delaware.
Should you have a group that is interested in this training, we
can arrange to train your group privately. For further information on this intensive
and much needed training, please contact our headquarters at: 215-922-7225 or forward
an e-mail to us at: ussartf@ussartf.org
Agenda
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Fire Suppression
Disaster Medical Operations - Part 1
Disaster Medical Operations - Part 2
Introduction
To Terrorism
Light Search And Rescue Operations
Disaster Psychology And Team Organization
Total - 16/20 Hours
Course Agenda For Advanced
CERT Certification
Basic Certification Plus Certification In:
Emergency Response To Terrorism
- 8 Hours
Introduction To Structural Collapse
Operations - 4 Hours
Hazardous Materials Awareness (HazMat)
- 4 Hours
First
Aid/CPR (American Safety & Health Institute or Equivalent) - 8 Hours
Total - 40/45 Hours
Waivers Granted
With Copies Of Current Certification
Supplies Necessary for Active CERT Members
Individual
Equipment And Supplies
Orange
Reflective Safety Vest
Work
Boots
Hard Hat
(groups should have the same color)
Bottle Or Canteen Of Water
Food Bars And/Or Dehydrated Foods
Water Purification Tablets
Work Gloves
(suede or leather to avoid splinters)
Goggles Or Safety Glasses
(non-fogging)
Dust Masks
Ear Plugs
Two Flashlights (one
pocket size mag-light for
backup) with extra batteries
Roll Of Duct Tape
Roll Of Masking Tape
Pens
Markers (one thin point and
one thick point)
Note Pads
Utility Knife
Scissors
Crescent Wrench
Small/Medium Fire Extinguisher
(A, B, C)
Rubber Gloves (6 pair - medical type)
Whistle
Small First Aid Kit
Your Own Personal Medications
- 3 day supply (if taking any)
Bag To Carry All Items
(backpack preferable)
