Volunteers become CERT members when they've completed class sessions taught by local emergency management and professional first responders. Classes include 20 hours of practical training and team-building exercises.
THE APRIL 2021 CERT ONLINE COMPUTER BASED TRAINING CLASS IS NOW FULL. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR AUGUST CLASS.
City of Dallas
Community Emergency Response Team
Conditional Training Class – 210813
Online Computer Based Training
Friday, August 13, 2021
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Unit 1 Disaster Preparedness
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Unit 6 Fire Safety
Saturday, August 14, 2021
9:00 am – 11:00 am Unit 3 Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Unit 4 Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
Friday, August 20, 2021
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Unit 7 Light Search & Rescue
Saturday, August 21, 2021
9:00 am – 10:00 am Unit 2 CERT Organization
10:00 am – 11:00 am Unit 5 Psychology
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Unit 8 Terrorism
NOTE:
This is computer-based training (CBT). It is strongly recommended the use of a computer, iPad, or tablet for this class. The use of a smart phone is NOT sufficient.
This class is a "Conditional" CERT Class. During this period when we cannot perform "hands-on" training this class will be lecture only. Then when CDC restrictions are lifted, we will offer a course of "hands-on" training followed by a final exercise. You will then receive an unrestricted CERT G-317 diploma.
Expect an email approximately one week prior to the beginning of class with the instructions to join the on-line class.
Thanks,
Chris Herzog
CERT Lead Instructor
*Please note the dates the modules are presented are subject to change and that ALL sessions must be completed to get a certificate – missed sessions may be made up at future CERT class offerings.*
The Dallas CERT training program includes the following sessions:
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Unit 1- Disaster Preparedness
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Unit 2- CERT Organization
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Unit 3- Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
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Unit 4- Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
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Unit 5-Psychology
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Unit 6- Fire Safety
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Unit 7- Light Search and Rescue
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Unit 8- Terrorism
The final session includes a disaster simulation to give volunteers the ability to apply their newly acquired skills in a simulated environment. CERT Graduates receive a certificate of completion, and a Dallas CERT t-shirt.
In addition, CERT volunteers are encourage to take continuing education classes to refresh and enhance skills. Since March 2007, CERT members have completed the following continuing education classes:
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Ham Radio Operator's Technician Class
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Incident Stress Management
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Strategic National Stockpile (large-scale medicine and antidote distribution)
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And several disaster exercises
For more information contact Cassandra Wallace via email to cassandra.wallace@dallascityhall.com or via fax to 214-670-4677.
Additional Information & Training
If You Have a Volgistics Profile
Background Check
(Fill out all three [3] forms below)
DPD Volunteer Application
Confidentiality Agreement
Waiver of Liability
CERT Membership Levels
CERT Membership Levels
Tactical Radios Course
Tactical Radios PowerPoint
Tactical Radios PDF
Documentation Course
Documentation PowerPoint
Documentation PDF
HAZMAT Course
HAZMAT PowerPoint
HAZMAT PDF
Navigation Course
Navigation PowerPoint
Navigation PDF
Radio Training Materials
Dallas CERT Radio Operations Guide
Dallas CERT Radio Training Net Scenario
Dallas CERT Damage Assessment Form
ICS 309 Form
CERT Forms
Log Forms
Radio Issue Form
Personnel Resources
ICS Forms
ICS-309
Incident Forms
Activity Log Page 1
Activity Log Additional Pages
Damage Assessment
Equipment Resources
Incident Briefing Page 1
Incident Briefing Page 2
Incident Cover Sheet
Medical Treatment Record Page 1
Medical Treatment Record Page 2
Message Form
Operational Task Sheet
Personnel Sign In/Out Sheet
Task Status Sheet
Team Lead Assignments
Tracking Form
Triage Tags
Other Training Resources
Training:
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Texas Emergency Management
Radios:
ARRL Precedence and Handling Instructions
FEMA:
FEMA NIMS: You can take additional IS related online courses here, such as IS-100.b, IS-200.b, and IS-700.a. These should be taken as part of the "advancements" training.
Harris County CERT Rodeo:
Harris County Rodeo Website
Rodeo Roundups
1st-2007 2nd-2008 3rd-2009 4th-2010 5th-2011 6th-2012 7th-2013 8th-2014
SKYWARN™:
SKYWARN™ training is usually scheduled between January and March in preparation for tornado season. Details on upcoming classes can be found on the National Weather Service's page here.
