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.