Preparedness is everyone's job. During the first few hours or days following a disaster, essential services may not be available. People must be ready to act on their own. Community Emergency Response Training gives both theoretical and practical experiences that will prepare you, your family and your neighbors to better cope with a disastrous situation.
Neighbors helping each other can make a big difference.
Experience is proven that the first three days after a disaster are critical. That is also the time when emergency services may be unavailable. By teaching the basics of emergency preparedness, disaster medicine and light search and rescue, the Independence Fire Department hopes to empower individuals to feel confident enough to take control of an emergency and do what is best for their families and immediate neighborhood. The CERT training is organized into six weekly sessions of three hours each. All instructors are highly trained and experienced individuals, dedicated to providing a level of training that will prepare CERT members to help themselves, their families and neighbors in times of disaster.