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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborh

ood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in their community. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will initially be on their own and their actions can make a difference. The concept for community response initiatively evolved from repeated large-scale disasters such as earthquakes, fire, and floods in which the need for emergency assistance far exceeded the capabilities of local first responders. During such situations, it is often the victim or bystander who is, by default, the “first responder” to the scene. Although many people will respond to those in need regardless of whether they are a CERT member, CERT offers in-depth, hands-on training to equip all citizens with the decision-making, organizational, and practical skills they need to offer immediate assistance while waiting for professional help to arrive. In the event of a disaster, CERT members are trained to respond first to themselves, second to their family, third neighborhood, then fourth, to their community

To be a CERT volunteer you must:
-Successfully complete the 22-hour training program
-Comply with the rules and policies set forth by California City Fire Department, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
-Participate in on-going training.
-Assist with CERT and City events

10/31/2019

Tonight's the Night! Be careful, be safe, and watch out for our lil' Ghosts and Goblins that will be out on the streets! Bundle them up, but make sure they are VERY Visible!! Have Fun and Happy Halloween from the California City CERT.

07/04/2019

**Earthquake**

M 6.6 - 12km SW of Searles Valley, CA
2019-07-04 17:33:48 (UTC)35.705°N 117.508°W8.7 km depth
(Near Ridgecrest)

07/03/2019

Thank you to CCFD’s CERT team for helping distribute water to those citizens effected by the disruption in water service.

06/05/2019

SMART911 HAS ARRIVED

The California City Fire Department, along with public safety agencies throughout Kern County, have implemented the Smart911 system. What is Smart911?

Smart911 informational video:
https://ravemobilesafety.wistia.com/medias/ii331ticos

Smart911 is a FREE smartphone app that will allow us to see important life safety information YOU want to share with emergency responders. The Smart911 system is completely voluntary, and you get to choose what information you share. All the information you share with first responders is confidential and only available when you call 911 (and only available for a limited time after you call).

Please consider signing up for Smart911. The information you share may save a life.

Protect your loved ones by creating a Smart911 Safety Profile. You can provide 9-1-1 with life-saving information in an emergency and receive important community and weather alerts. Download the Smart911 App today on the Apple Store or Google Play or visit www.smart911.com

06/01/2019

Thank you for hosting an amazing conference to enhance and programs, along with disaster preparedness education and the building blocks for communities to be more resilient!! California City-Kern County CERT

05/08/2019

Californians deserve the ability to access the resources they need during times of disaster – regardless of age, disability, language, immigration status or income. Emergency Preparedness Campaign. Learn more at:

State of California

04/03/2019

Thank you NASA Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center for having CC-CERT at NASA Safety Day. It was definitely a pleasure to talk about disaster preparedness.

03/12/2019

*Close Before You Doze*

Please watch this fire safety video and share!

Have working smoke detectors/alarms!
Preplan 2 escape routes from all rooms!
Have a preplanned meeting point outside!
Never go back inside a burning house!
Call 911!

Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire.

Today it's down to three or four minutes. The reason: Newer homes and the furniture inside them actually burn faster. A lot faster!!!

In a house fire, are you safer sleeping with your bedroom doors open or closed? See the dramatic, life-saving difference a door can make. ...

02/27/2019

CERT, as some might head out for an OHV ride keep an eye out for this pup.

10/26/2018

*CERTs let’s Sound The Alarm, Save a Life*

Training for this upcoming event is set for November 1st and 2nd at the Strata Sports Center from 3:00pm - 4:30pm and 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Address

California City Fire Department 20890 Hacienda Blvd
California City, CA
93505

Telephone

+17603734841

Website

http://www.calcityfire.us/

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