Stafford County Community Emergency Response Team - CERT

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Stafford County Community Emergency Response Team - CERT

Stafford County Community Emergency Response Team - CERT CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area.

The Community Emergency Response Team 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 neighborhood 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. Stafford CERT combines a community-based team approach with a countywide CERT cadre to manage programmatic initiatives and training. Members may be called upon to assist in the Emergency Operations Center, support sheltering operations, manage distribution centers or a host of additional recovery efforts to help restore the community after a disaster.

01/29/2025

We're excited to announce that our next CERT Basic Course will be held April 5, 6, 12, and 13. Register by March 28 at https://forms.gle/cMHTuTxKTJ3Jaqat9

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

12/13/2024

12/08/2024

Stafford CERT assists at the Fredericksburg Christmas Parade

11/24/2024

Herbie Morris and Joe BeMiller getting certified in the Emergency Vehicle Operations Class. Go CERT!

11/15/2024

CERT is currently supporting a gas leak response in the 2800 block of Richmond Hwy. We’re fortunate to have such a capable apparatus to support our field staff and the public.

11/06/2024

Hands on training on the last day of CERT Basic Course. Come and see what it’s all about.

09/23/2024

The deadline to register is this Friday! Don't miss out!

Register here: https://forms.gle/1b2QnHopQHnqZoQSA

09/15/2024

CERT assisting the Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb

09/03/2024

We're less than a month out from the registration deadline for our October Basic Course!

Learn how to prepare for disasters, treat injuries, extinguish fires, and more!

Register here: https://forms.gle/1b2QnHopQHnqZoQSA

Contact [email protected] with any questions or for more information.

08/08/2024

It’s been a busy week for us and our new Rehab unit!

On Tuesday, we participated in Stafford Lake’s Neighborhood Night Out. It was great to meet everyone who came out and talk about emergency preparedness!

Yesterday, we had a Rehab callout for a Residential Fire off of Decatur Road. We provided snacks and drinks for personnel on scene, as well as using the unit to offer A/C and bathroom facilities.

Interested in getting involved with us? Sign up for our next Basic Course in October here: https://forms.gle/jrsXhYWkpgwiLX7x6

07/16/2024

We're excited to announce that our next CERT Basic Course will be held this October!

Register here:https://forms.gle/1b2QnHopQHnqZoQSA

Contact [email protected] with any questions or for more information.

05/22/2024

We had a great time supporting the Office of Stafford County Sheriff - David "DP" Decatur, Sheriff's DARE Day at Pratt Park yesterday!

CERT members set up and helped man a first-aid/cooling station for participants, vendors, and staff.

Wish you were in this picture? Learn more about joining the team at https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_f-o/fire_and_rescue/emergency_management/community_emergency_response_team_(cert).php

04/16/2024

Congrats to our latest CERT Basic Course graduates and welcome to the team!

They wrapped up over 20 hours of instruction on Sunday by putting their new skills to the test in some “real-world” exercises.

Stay tuned for the next course opportunity, but it’s never too late to get involved with us!

04/01/2024

We're thankful to have some of our members recognized for all their efforts last year! This includes our Admin Officer, two most active line members, and the rehab crew from July 4-5, 2023.

Not only did these three members staff our rehab unit for six hours for the Fourth of July fireworks, they responded directly from the event to a residential fire where they spent an additional three hours providing rehab into the early morning of July 5.

Congratulations to our awardees!

03/25/2024

This Friday is the last day to sign up for the April CERT Basic Course!

Join us to learn all about preparing for disasters and get some hands-on skills!

Register here:

The CERT Program is designed to train citizens to organize their families and neighborhoods to be more prepared to respond to local emergencies and disasters. Completing the Basic Course is a requirement for joining Stafford CERT. Training is offered at no cost and is open to adults aged 18+. The CE...

03/11/2024

Trained SCFR CERT members staff a rehabilitation unit that supports first responders at incident sites.

02/13/2024

Have you signed up for the April CERT Basic Course yet? Spots are filling fast and the deadline to register is March 29!

Join us to learn all about preparing for disasters and get some hands-on skills!

Register here: https://forms.gle/5g8SjSYehzqBio8B6

Address

Stafford County Public Safety Center, 1225 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA
22554

Telephone

+15406587200

Website

https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_f-o/fire_and_rescue/emergency_management/community_emergency_respons

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