| The Berwyn Fire Company encourages residents in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships to take advantage of the upcoming CERT Basic Training program being sponsored by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services.
This course is designed to prepare you to help yourself and to help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster. Because emergency services personnel will not be able to help everyone immediately, you can make a difference by using your CERT training to save lives and protect property.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Approximately 24 hours
1. Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
2. Unit 2: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
3. Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations I
4. Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations II
5. Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue Operations
6. Unit 6: CERT Organization
7. Unit 7: Disaster Psychology
8. Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT
9. Unit 9 Course Review, Final Exam, and Disaster Simulation
TARGET AUDIENCE: This class is open to anyone who wants to learn how to be better prepared before, during, and after an emergency. Teams are suggested, but individuals are also strongly encouraged to take the training to help their families and neighbors.
PREREQUISITE: None
DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS:
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Saturday, July 27, 2013, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chester County Public Safety Training Campus
137 Modena Road
Coatesville, PA 19320
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION: There is no cost for attendance at this course. You must attend all sessions and participate in all modules to receive your certificate. Lunch will be provided on the last day. All lodging, other meals and additional costs are the responsibility of the student.
METHODOLOGY: About half of the lessons focus on training and skills and half of the lessons focus on lecture of the various topics included in the CERT Basic Training course. Students are given plenty of time to practice their hands-on skills as these will be utilized in a final disaster simulation.
TO REGISTER: Please fill out and e - mail or mail the registration form below by COB June 28 to Janet Zeis at jzeis@chesco.org or Chester County Department of Emergency Services, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 012, PO Box 2747, West Chester, PA 19380. PEMA's Citizen Corps Program Representative will provide confirmation by e – mail after the registration deadline.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The registration deadline is Friday, June 28, 2013.
MATERIALS REQUIRED: Pencils for note taking. Paper will be provided in your binder for note-taking.
OTHER TIMES TO ATTEND: This class is not being offered again in the immediate future.
TO GET MORE INFORMATION: For further information, please contact Janet Zeis at jzeis@chesco.org or 610-344-5014.
IF YOU REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO A DISABILITY OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING, PLEASE CONTACT CHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AT 610-344-5014. |
