Class begins July 8, 2004 and will be each Thursday evening from 7 PM to 9:30 PM at the Santa Paula Community Center. For more information, contact the Santa Paula Fire Department at 933-4254.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
June 16, 2004
Santa Paula News
The City of Santa Paula is recruiting its first class for its new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
The City of Santa Paula is recruiting its first class for its new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. The CERT system was developed from the need for a well-trained community volunteer emergency workforce. These teams will assist the City by responding during emergencies or during disaster situations.The training program provides for citizen self-sufficiency through the development of multifunctional response teams, who act to assist the community’s emergency service personnel through major disasters. The CERT members receive 18-20 hours of initial training. CERT Team Members are given additional training opportunities with continuing education programs.
