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. Register for Until Help Arrives here.
Until Help Arrives
Life-threatening emergencies can happen quickly, but emergency responders aren’t always nearby. Learn simple and effective skills to use until responders arrive. The course takes place on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Fontana Emergency Operations Center (17005 Upland Ave.). Register here.
Through Until Help Arrives, participants will learn how to:
- Use simple and effective skills to save lives
- Communicate effectively with 9-1-1 operators
- Stop life-threatening bleeding
- Position the injured
- Act to protect the injured from further harm
- Provide emotional support
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.