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Does anyone know anything about CERT? Like has anyone taken it or maybe taught it? Because I'm gonna (possibly) take the class and all so I was wondering exactly what its like...
I have been a CPR, FA, Wilderness FA/EMT, and BLS Instructor for some years. They have a gal, who has just taken the CPR instructor course from AHA that has never, ever performed CPR on anything other than a dummy. I am supposed to take the class from her prior to being accepted into the local CERT. It's their rules and they can't start making exceptions. Everyone has to take the entire training program and this is part of it.
Does anyone know anything about CERT? Like has anyone taken it or maybe taught it? Because I'm gonna (possibly) take the class and all so I was wondering exactly what its like...
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) 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.
In an effort to provide better control and coordination, the federal government is launching an ambitious ID program for rescue workers to keep everyday people from swarming to a disaster scene. A prototype of the new first responder identification card is already being issued to fire and police personnel in the Washington, D.C., area.
Proponents say the system will get professionals on scene quicker and keep untrained volunteers from making tough work more difficult.
Hi Bossy Cow ,
It sounds like these guys are more interested in prestege and looking good than actually helping thier community .
CERTGUY
I'm curious as to how the feds are going to incorporate CERT with their reported desire to restrict volunteers at emergencies.
Feds to Restrict Volunteers at Disasters