Dallas CERT training emphasizes accountability for yourself, your family, and your community by stressing the importance of personal preparedness and accountability. Our CERT volunteer members are expected to have
an awareness of their own neighborhoods, and to pre-determine possible evacuation sites that will facilitate effective, safe and rapid response to emergencies.
The CERT program teaches our volunteer members about disaster preparedness for hazards that affect our area. The program trains you in basic disaster response skills (fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations).
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City of Dallas
Community Emergency Response Team
Training Class – 221203
Dallas Fire-Rescue Training Academy
5000 Dolphin Rd., Dallas, TX 75223
Saturday, December 3, 2022
8:00 am – 10:30 am Unit 1 Disaster Preparedness
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Unit 2 Fire Safety
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Unit 3 Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
Unit 4 Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
Saturday, December 10, 2022
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Unit 5 Search & Rescue
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Unit 6 CERT Organization
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Unit 7 Psychology
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm Unit 8 Terrorism
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Day 3 Morning Walkthrough
Saturday, December 17, 2022
8:00 am – 8:50 am Unit 9 Course Review
8:50 am – 9:00 am Break
9:00 am – 11:30 am Final Exercise
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Graduation
*Module dates are subject to change*
*Please note the dates the modules are presented are subject to change and that ALL sessions mus be completed to get a certificate – missed sessions may be made up at future CERT class offerings*
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During a major emergency, when first responders are unable to respond immediately, CERT team members:
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Assume leadership roles and coordinate spontaneous volunteers.
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Assess situations and properly brief emergency responders when they arrive.
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Recognize the potential hazards associated with a particular type of event and take appropriate action.
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Assist others with the emotional distress associated with major emergencies and disaster conditions.
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Administer first aid and/or triage casualties.
CERT members have proven themselves nationally, to be an active and vital part of their communities' preparedness and response capability. For example, CERT members have been used to:
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Build a network of trained citizens within neighborhoods, businesses, and places of worship to assist with basic emergency response when emergencies or disaster strike.
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Assist with evacuations and traffic control.
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Promote community awareness of potential hazards and preparedness measures.
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Supplement staffing at special events such as parades and public safety activities.
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Portray victims in training exercises.
With the assistance of the Dallas Police Department's Interactive Community Policing Unit and established Crime Watch, Homeowner's Associations, Civic and Church groups, the program has grown phenomenally since 2007. Many CERT participants already belong to other community service or social organizations including Volunteers in Policing, Crime Watches, Neighborhood and Homeowner's Associations, NAACP, the Christian and Islamic Communities, and City of Dallas employees.
Hear from members why they joined CERT and what it means to them.
Largely as a result of this advertisement through multi-media (TV, radio, newspaper, and social media) we have representatives from virtually every sector of Dallas enrolled in program. We anticipate continued success in training our citizens to take personal responsibility for themselves and their families, and to support their community during an emergency or disaster in the City of Dallas.
The Dallas CERT training program includes the following sessions:
- Unit 1- Disaster Preparedness
- Unit 2- CERT Organization
- Unit 3- Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
- Unit 4- Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
- Unit 5-Psychology
- Unit 6- Fire Safety
- Unit 7- Light Search and Rescue
- 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.
Photography
We understand you want to take photos during trainings and activations for a variety of uses - including social media. Please read over our guidelines for photography available at this link - Photography Recommendations.
Dallas CERT Online Courses
CLICK HERE to take the Dallas CERT Online Courses:
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:
- Ham Radio Operator's Technician Class
- Incident Stress Management
- Strategic National Stockpile (large-scale medicine and antidote distribution)
- And several disaster exercises
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For more information contact OEM Department via email at OEMDepartment@dallascityhall.com or the CERT Program Manager, Cassandra Wallace via email to cassandra.wallace@dallascityhall.com or via fax to 214-670-4677.
