Get CERT Training
Join the Sharpstown CERT Training Program!
We’re excited to announce that we are bringing Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to Sharpstown in partnership with the City of Houston! CERT is a FEMA program designed to teach essential emergency preparedness and response skills, empowering our community to be resilient in times of need.
The training will consist of 9 classes, each lasting 2-3 hours, and will plan to take place at the Midwest HPD Station at 7277 Regency Square Blvd. The exact dates are still being finalized, but we want to hear from you!
To participate, you should live in Sharpstown and be at least 18 years of age. If you are between the ages of 15 and 17 you can still do the training, but you must bring a parent or guardian to the training sessions.
If you’re interested in joining this valuable program, please contact us at [email protected].
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain life-saving skills and become a vital part of your community’s preparedness efforts!
We look forward to hearing from you!
Here is a short video that summarizes the CERT basic training
Class Syllabus (Subject to change)
Class 1 - Disaster Preparedness
Registration; Introduction; Hazard Mitigation; Disasters & Hazards in Houston; Home, Workplace, & Community Preparedness
Class 2 - Fire Safety
Fire Chemistry; Reducing Fire Hazards; Hazardous Materials; Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Exercise
Class 3 - Disaster Medical Operations (Part 1)
Recognizing Life-Threatening Conditions; Treating Life-Threatening Conditions; Triage
Class 4 - Disaster Medical Operations (Part 2)
Public Health Considerations; Establishing Treatment Areas; Conducting Head-to-Toe Assessments; Treating Non Life-Threatening Injuries
Class 5 - Light Search and Rescue
Search & Rescue Size-up; Conducting Search & Rescue Operations; Hands-on Rescue/Cribbing Exercise
Class 6 - CERT Organization and Disaster Psychology
CERT Organization; CERT Decision Making; Documentation; Team Well-Being; Working with Survivors’ Trauma
Class 7 - Terrorism and CERT
What is Terrorism; Terrorism Targets; Terrorism Weapons; Preparing at Home and Work
Class 8 - Disaster Simulation
Course Review; Disaster Simulation/Graduation
Class 9 - STOP THE BLEED Training
No matter how fast professional emergency responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, therefore it is important to quickly stop the blood loss. Those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.