Pompton Lakes CERT

Pompton Lakes CERT Pompton Lakes CERT is sponsored by the Pompton Lakes Office of Emergency Management. PL-CERT provid

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 emergency preparedness projects in their community. Pompton Lakes CERT is a volunteer organization, and does not represent or speak for the Borough of Pompton Lakes, or the Pompton Lakes Office of Emergency Management. This Facebook group is neither operated by nor officially associated with the Pompton Lakes municipal government in any way.

Training and Education: The R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. Methodologies.Most people do not know what to do during a fire.And pan...
05/27/2026

Training and Education: The R.A.C.E. and P.A.S.S. Methodologies.
Most people do not know what to do during a fire.
And panic can cost lives in seconds.
When smoke fills a room and flames start spreading, every decision matters..
That is why firefighters teach this simple life-saving method:
- R.A.C.E. -
1. RESCUE: Help anyone in immediate danger if it is SAFE.
2. ALARM: Activate the alarm and call emergency responders immediately.
3. CONTAIN: Close doors behind you to slow fire and smoke spread.
4. EXTINGUISH or EVACUATE: Fight the fire ONLY if:
✔ It is still small
✔ You have a safe exit
✔ You know how to use the extinguisher
❌ If the fire is growing or smoke is getting thick:
GET OUT FAST.

REMEMBER THE PASS METHOD:
🧯 Pull the pin
🎯 Aim at the base
✋ Squeeze the handle
↔️ Sweep side to side

Smoke can make a room deadly in minutes.
Many fire victims are overcome by smoke before flames even reach them.
✔ Stay low under smoke
✔ Know 2 ways out
✔ Install smoke alarms
✔ Practice your family escape plan
Fire is FAST.
Preparation saves lives.
Share this — someone you love may need this knowledge one day.

Stay hydrated and avoid exertion in the heat. Please check on at risk neighbors.
05/18/2026

Stay hydrated and avoid exertion in the heat. Please check on at risk neighbors.

Tonight Pompton Lakes CERT members learned the basics of knot tying and some specific use knots for emergency situations...
05/14/2026

Tonight Pompton Lakes CERT members learned the basics of knot tying and some specific use knots for emergency situations. A fun and educational time was had by all!

CERT members had the opportunity to take CPR training tonight. For information on how to join and take the 8 class cours...
05/01/2026

CERT members had the opportunity to take CPR training tonight. For information on how to join and take the 8 class course please email [email protected].

04/23/2026
Stop by the CERT table at the Pompton Lakes High School STEM night tonight. If you are interested in information on the ...
04/22/2026

Stop by the CERT table at the Pompton Lakes High School STEM night tonight. If you are interested in information on the CERT program please see Chef Foley.

Congratulations to the Pompton Lakes Teen CERT graduates! It was wonderful to be able to honor them. A total of 6 studen...
04/08/2026

Congratulations to the Pompton Lakes Teen CERT graduates! It was wonderful to be able to honor them. A total of 6 students completed the course.They received their certificates and gear bags tonight at the Board of Ed meeting. Thank you to all the instructors who taught the classes! If you have a student at the Pompton Lakes High School who was interested in taking the course, have them reach out to Chef Foley. If you yourself are interested in taking the course, please email [email protected]. 

Pompton Lakes CERT at training presented by Bloomingdale Search and Rescue on how basic search and rescue is carried out...
02/26/2026

Pompton Lakes CERT at training presented by Bloomingdale Search and Rescue on how basic search and rescue is carried out and how the teams can support each other during a search.

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25 Lenox Avenue
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