Register for Free Emergency Preparedness Trainings
Fontana, Calif.– Natural disasters and emergencies don’t plan ahead, but you can. The City of Fontana, in coordination with the San Bernardino County Fire Department, is offering two free training courses: Until Help Arrives and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training. .
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
CERT teaches participants how to safely care for their family, neighbors and self before, during, and after a disaster. Register here. Participants must attend all three dates to complete the course.
The CERT Basic Training Course is scheduled for:
- Friday, March 13, 2020, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 15, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Participants will learn how to:
- Prepare for a disaster
- Use a fire extinguisher
- Administer First Aid in a disaster
- Safely conduct light search and rescue
- Use the Incident Command System (ICS)
- Address psychological needs following a disaster
All training will be at the City of Fontana Emergency Operations Center (17005 Upland Avenue).
For more information, contact Emergency Services Officer Aminah Mears at (909) 356-2526 or visit Fontana.org.
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