Welcome to COSTA MESA CERT
Welcome to COSTA MESA CERT
You may begin any of the courses at any level at any time. Provide the coordinator with documentation as you complete training courses. Keep all certifications for your records. Level changes on ID cards will be made in November.
A member in good standing with current Level identification and who has participated during the current calendar may be eligible to respond in a disaster upon activation by the City of Costa Mesa and/or representatives from law, fire, or emergency management. No self deployment or self activation is allowed.
COSTA MESA FIRE & RESCUE
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
2023 ADVANCED TRAINING INFORMATION
Update to FEMA Resource Typing in Progress
Requirements: Basic 20-hour FEMA model CERT program
AND
* Independent Study (IS) courses can be completed online. CERT ID card, helmet and vest will be provided as proof of completion
*Independent Study (IS) courses are designed for the adult learner and allow participants to work at their own pace. There are no enrollment fees or charges. A student identification number is required. Apply online at https://training.fema.gov/is/
Requirements: All of CERT Basic and completion of the free American Red Cross courses:
**Register for Shelter Courses at American Red Cross Orange County Chapter - 714-481-5300 or see www.redcross.org/ca/orange-county
***Any certified CPR or First Aid program will be accepted after review by the coordinator to meet the requirements.
Requirements: All CERT Level III and Select 5 CMFD or CMPD hosted courses (offered based on the availability of staff):
FREE Online or In-person Courses:
Click the small computer icon (online course), on the left filter menu. Click the Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) Online Course. Click Request. Click Launch
§ Traffic Safety Management
§ CERT Pandemic Response
§ Attend 6 monthly meetings or Annual Refresher to remain on the Active Volunteer List
CERT LEVEL I
ORANGE COUNTY CERT MUTUAL AID VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Requirements: all of Basic CERT Level III, a complete background check including fingerprints, and the following courses:
See Files for a print out for FEMA’s Resource Typing Qualifications for CERT Volunteer, Section
PPT presentation. Learn more about supporting yourself, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and community members in a crisis event.
PPT presentation. Learn more about supporting yourself, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and community members in a crisis event.
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