Free Emergency Response Training Available for DeKalb Residents

DECATUR, Ga. – DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Workshop. The nine-week workshop begins on June 15 and will be held on Thursday evenings from 7–9:30 p.m. at DeKalb Fire Rescue Headquarters, 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084.

Participants will learn what to do before, during and after a disaster occurs. The workshop will also train citizens to care for family members and neighbors.

Course topics include:

•   Disaster preparedness
•   Basic fire suppression
•   Medical operations
•   Light search and rescue operations
•   Disaster psychology
•   Team organization and terrorism
•   Autism awareness

The workshop is free for DeKalb County citizens and all participants must pass a background check. For more information or to register, contact Emergency Management Specialist, Thomas Paige at tpaige@dekalbcountyga.gov or 678-406-7858

Featured Event

path trail — DeKalb Trails/Greenway Master Plan Open House

October 4, 2023 - October 4, 2023

Mason Mill Recreation Center

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host public meetings to discuss the DeKalb Trails and Greenway Master plan.

The community is invited to attend and provide input on the results of the master plan.

For more information, contact Paige Singer, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs division manager, at (404) 687-3733 or pksinger@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Free Emergency Response Training Available for DeKalb Residents

Featured Event

DeKalb Trails/Greenway Master Plan Open House