The Humble Area CERT will host CERT training at the Harris County Fire and Sheriff Training Academy, 2316 Atascocita Road, Humble, Texas 77396. Training will be held each Monday, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., beginning March 25, 2024 and ending May 13, 2024. For more information and registration, please contact Mary Malloy at HCCERTMary@gmail.com.
United Way - Clear Lake will host a CERT class at the United Way Center, 1300 Bay Area Blvd A, Houston, TX 77058. The classes will be held each Thursday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., beginning March 14, 2024 and ending May 2, 2024. If you have questions or want to register for the class please contact baycert@gmail.com.
Additional Training
IS-317.A: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
This FEMA Independent Study online course is an introduction to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program for those interested in learning about the CERT program. The course includes three lessons: Introduction to CERT, What CERTs Do, and Becoming Involved. Remember: It is important to understand that completion of this Independent Study course is not equivalent to, and cannot be used in place of the classroom delivery of the CERT Basic training. To become a CERT volunteer, you must complete the classroom training.
Click this link to navigate to the training:
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-317.a
IS-315.A: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)
This Independent Study (IS) course introduces you to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) relationship to the Incident Command System (ICS), a proven management system used by emergency managers to help maintain the safety of disaster workers, provide clear leadership and organizational structure, and improve the effectiveness of rescue efforts. This program educates any Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program manager, CERT trainer, or emergency responder who may manage and/or coordinate with a CERT about the CERT’s potential roles in a disaster or emergency situation.
Click this link to navigate to the training:
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-315.a&d=5/1/2020