The Burbank Fire Department proudly offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to educate and empower community members to respond effectively during emergencies. Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience and essential knowledge to assist themselves, their families, neighbors, and communities when disasters occur.
CERT training is conducted over four consecutive Saturdays, divided into eight comprehensive modules. Completion of all modules (all four days) is required to receive your certificate; however, participants with scheduling conflicts can conveniently make up missed modules in future Burbank CERT classes.
Registration:
Interested participants must register and receive confirmation before attending the class. Please sign up on the official Burbank CERT website:
Walk-ins are accepted only if space permits. If you plan to attend for make-up modules from previous classes, please contact Diane Western directly to coordinate your participation.
Join us and become an essential part of our community’s preparedness and resilience!
Training Schedule:
DAY ONE:
- Morning: On-site Registration, Introduction, Disaster Preparedness (Unit 1) & CERT Organization (Unit 6)
- 1 hour Lunch Break
- Afternoon: Hazmat & Fire Suppression (Unit 2)
DAY TWO:
- Morning: Medical Operations I (Unit 3 – Triage)
- 1 hour Lunch Break
- Afternoon: Light Search (Unit 5)
DAY THREE:
- Morning: Rescue Operations (Unit 5)
- 1 hour Lunch Break
- Afternoon: Medical Operations II (Unit 4 – Treatment)
DAY FOUR:
- Morning: Terrorism Awareness (Unit 8), Disaster Psychology (Unit 7), Comprehensive Review & Final Exam
- 1 hour Lunch Break
- Afternoon: Comprehensive CERT Drill & Final Exercise (Unit 9)
(Note: Module timings are approximate.)