Community Emergency Response Team

The DeKalb County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area. Participants learn what to do before, during and after a disaster occurs and teach citizens to care for family members and neighbors.
 

Those participating in the class master a variety of topics including disaster preparedness, team organization, basic fire suppression (with live fire training), medical operations, light search and rescue (with a practical exercise), disaster psychology and autism awareness. It is conducted by DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency and instructed by DeKalb County Fire Rescue Reserve CERT volunteers. 
 

The nine-week training takes place every quarter, free of charge to citizens of DeKalb County.
Registration and a background check are required to attend the class.

For more information or to request CERT training for groups, contact Thomas Paige, tpaige@dekalbcountyga.gov.