Burbank Fire Corps

07/09/2019

Description Learn basic disaster response skills : Fire Safety, Light Search and Rescue, Team Organisation and Disaster Medical Operations. CERT training provides you with basic skills that will help prepare you and your family after an emergency. The Burbank Fire Department will be conducting Commu...

06/02/2019

Hi all. This is Burbank Fire Corps related in that the missing pooch belongs to our own Jacqueline Fernandez-Ireland. Please share and let us know if you see a dog like Nikita either out and about (North Hollywood/Burbank) or if a post passes by on one of your social accounts that sounds like it could be this dog.

Thank you!

Lisa

03/19/2019

Member meeting this Wed.
@7 PM
Burbank Fire Training Center
Comms Training w/Jon Bell

01/08/2019

It's that time of year again, the Burbank Fire Department Emergency Management Division is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for the Winter/Spring 2019 session and space is still available for the upcoming class. CERT training is designed to teach self-sufficiency in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Following a major earthquake or similar event, professional first responders, such as fire and emergency medical services, may be unable to respond to every emergency. However, trained citizens are prepared before a disaster strikes, and have the skills to help themselves, their family and their neighbors. CERT is about readiness, neighbors helping neighbors and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. The City of Burbank Fire Department, through the Burbank Fire Corps Program, provides CERT training to the public. As we saw through these past two years with devastating wildfires here in California, large earthquakes in Alaska and around the world, hurricanes on the east coast, its not a matter of if, its a matter of when! Will you be prepared?

Classes are held twice a year (Spring & Fall) and there is still room available in the upcoming Winter/Spring 2019 class (begins Saturday Feb 2nd). For more information and to register, visit BurbankCERT.org

Training is four days long and is held on four Saturdays (non-consecutive) at the Burbank Fire Training Center. You do not have to be a Burbank resident to participate, so share with friends and family. Visit BurbankCERT.org for additional information including specific dates, class times, location and registration information.

Participants do NOT need to be a Burbank resident to take CERT training through the City of Burbank. The training is taught in 8 modules over four Saturdays (non-consecutive). Attendance at all 8 modules (all 4 days) is required to complete the class; however, if you miss any modules due to life's h...

09/17/2018

Congratulations to our Fall 2018 CERT class upon completion of their many hours of CERT instruction and a lot of hands-on, skills-based application of their training.

08/09/2018

On July 20, Eric Baumgardner, the City of Burbank’s Emergency Management Coordinator graduated with the 2017/2018 West Coast Cohort of the FEMA National Emergency Management Advanced Academy. Eric graduated with additional recognition and honors from the California Office of Emergency Services for Dedication and Leadership. The multi-week academy began in November 2017 with an emphasis on critical thinking, executive level policy decision making as well as strategic and tactical influence on multi-agency and whole community emergency management concepts. Only 52 applicants were accepted into the academy and 45 successfully completed the program. This knowledge will enhance the City’s preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery abilities.

08/06/2018

CERT instruction in Burbank begins August 18 and runs for four Saturdays through September 15 (no class Sepetmeber 1).

We promise a lot of great information & hands-on training to prepare you and your family for emergencies PLUS an opportunity to support the community during these times.

Bonus: The training room has air conditioning!

Participants do NOT need to be a Burbank resident to take CERT training through the City of Burbank. The training is taught in 8 modules over four Saturdays (non-consecutive). Attendance at all 8 modules (all 4 days) is required to complete the class; however, if you miss any modules due to life's h...

07/23/2018

🌞 Triple Digit Temperatures Expected This Week!

IF YOU ARE UNDER AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING:
*Find air conditioning.
*Avoid strenuous activities.
*Watch for heat illness.
*Wear light clothing.
*Check on family members and neighbors.
*Drink plenty of fluids.
*Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
*Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE HEAT:
*Never leave a child, adult, or animal alone inside a vehicle on a warm day.
*Find places with air conditioning. Libraries, movie theaters, shopping malls, and community centers can provide a cool place to take a break from the heat.
*If you’re outside, find shade.
*Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
*Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
*Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. If you or someone you care for is on a special diet, ask a doctor how best to accommodate it.
*Do not use electric fans when the temperature outside is more than 95 degrees, as this could increase the risk of heat-related illness. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature.
*Avoid high-energy activities.
*Check yourself, family members, and neighbors for signs of heat-related illness.

RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND
*Know the signs of heat-related illness and the ways to respond to it:

HEAT CRAMPS
Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms, or legs
Actions: Go to a cooler location. Remove excess clothing. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if cramps last more than an hour.

HEAT EXHAUSTION
Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, or fainting
Actions: Go to an air-conditioned place and lie down. Loosen or remove clothing. Take a cool bath. Take sips of cool sports drinks with salt and sugar. Get medical help if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.

HEAT STROKE
Signs: Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees) taken orally; red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat; rapid, strong pulse; dizziness; confusion; or unconsciousness
Actions: Call 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives.

07/04/2018

Have a safe Independence Day!