CHESTERFIELD COUNTY — Residents are encouraged to start the new year with training that will help prepare them for disasters and emergencies. Chesterfield County’s popular Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training is scheduled to begin on Jan. 4 and end on Feb. 15. The classes will be held in the Eanes Pittman Public Safety Center, Classroom 3, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield.
The initial training course teaches basic emergency response skills that are essential in the critical moments after a disaster, before first responders arrive. Classes are held each Wednesday evening, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., over seven consecutive weeks. Topics include light duty search and rescue, fire safety and suppression, basic and advanced emergency care, terrorism awareness, emergency communications and disaster psychology. Graduates earn certificates and receive CERT emergency gear.
There is no charge for the course, which is open to persons aged 18 and older who apply. Space is limited so enroll early. The deadline to enroll is Dec. 31.
Online registration is available at www.chesterfield.gov/CERT/, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 804-751-CERT (2378).
