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Basic CERT Training
Program Overview
The Spartanburg County CERT Program (free of charge) was developed because of the need for a well-trained civilian emergency work force. The CERT Program provides for community self-sufficiency through the development of multi-functional response teams who act as an adjunct to the County's emergency services during major disasters. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, and provide immediate assistance to victims. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. Through this unique program, people from community organizations, business and industry, and county employee groups will become CERT members. They work as team members and perform as individual leaders by directing untrained volunteers in the initial phase of an emergency.
The Spartanburg County CERT Program (free of charge) was developed because of the need for a well-trained civilian emergency work force. The CERT Program provides for community self-sufficiency through the development of multi-functional response teams who act as an adjunct to the County's emergency services during major disasters. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, and provide immediate assistance to victims. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. Through this unique program, people from community organizations, business and industry, and county employee groups will become CERT members. They work as team members and perform as individual leaders by directing untrained volunteers in the initial phase of an emergency.
Basic CERT Syllabus | ||
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Class 1 - Introduction, Earthquake Awareness | Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness |
Registration Introduction Hazards Personal and Family Preparation Nonstructural Hazard Mitigation |
Class 2 - Disaster Fire Suppression Techniques | Unit 2: Fire Safety |
Fire Chemistry Fire Extinguisher Use Utility Control Creative Firefighting Techniques Hazardous Materials / Placarding |
Class 3 - Disaster Medical Operations | Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations 1 | Recognizing Life-Threatening Emergencies Treating Life-Threatening Emergencies Triage |
Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations 2 | Head-to-Toe Evaluation Treating Non-Life-Threatening Emergencies Treating Area Management |
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Class 4 - Light Search and Rescue / Team Organization | Unit 5: Light Search and Rescue Operations | Evacuation Search Techniques Rescue Methods/Cribbing |
Unit 6: CERT Organization |
Developing a Response Team Incident Command System “ICS” |
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Class 5 - Disaster Psychology / Terrorism | Unit 7: Disaster Psychology | Psychological "Size-Up" |
Unit 8: Terrorism and CERT | History of Terrorism Do's and Don'ts During a Terrorist Act Homeland Defense Tips |
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Class 6 - Disaster Simulation and Graduation | Unit 9: Disaster Simulation |