| The
Greater Valley Glen Council is offering FREE
CERT training taught by the Los Angeles
Fire Department. There are seven 2 1/2 hour
classes starting Wednesday, May 4th, 7 PM to
9:30 PM (with 6 more classes on subsequent
Wednesdays). Classes will be held at the Erwin
Street Elementary School Auditorium, 13400
Erwin Street. RSVP: Sharon Anton 818-759-7180. The Los Angeles Fire Department has a Disaster
Preparedness Unit. After a major earthquake
or other disaster it may be 72 hours before
emergency services arrive on your street. The
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program
trains community volunteers in search and rescue
techniques, emergency medical operations, fire
fighting, and earthquake preparedness.
The Program:
Class 1 - Introduction, Disaster Awareness
Class 2 - Disaster Fire Safety Techniques
Class 3 - Disaster Medical Operations (Session 1)
Class 4 - Disaster Medical Operation (Session 2)
Class 5 - Light Search & Rescue Operations
Class 6 - Team Organization & Management
Class 7 - Homeland Defense
If you are interested in this training, contact
the LAFD Disaster Preparedness unit at 818-756-9674
for class schedules. Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to attend. Be informed and prepared
to assist your family, friends and neighbors!
Everyone who completes
the training will receive a C.E.R.T. vest,
hardhat and a certificate
of completion. In addition, when you attend
the refresher class you will receive a photo
I.D. card identifying you as a C.E.R.T. graduate
and "Volunteer Disaster Services Worker".
If you would like more information, visit cert-la.com. |
