SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Are you ready to learn lifesaving skills to help in an emergency or during a disaster that might help save yourself, family, neighbors or friends and also be able to assist in the community if needed? Learn practical skills, build confidence, and be ready to make a difference when it matters most.
When residents are trained and prepared through programs like CERT, it helps make the entire community stronger. In a large-scale emergency, first responders can be quickly overwhelmed, so having neighbors who know how to help themselves and others buys valuable time and saves lives. They can help with extinguishing a small fire, light search & rescue, triage and first aid.
Certified CERT instructors and partner agencies—including law enforcement, fire departments, EMTs, and paramedics—will teach and assist throughout the training.
- Online CERT Hybrid Course (12 hrs.)
- In-Person Training (14hrs), participants can sign up once they complete the online CERT Hybrid course.
A CERT Graduation Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
Sign up for the next free Basic CERT Training in South Lake Tahoe.
To Apply: email your name & phone number to: tahoecertinfo@gmail.com
(Must attend all 3 dates of in-person training)
- October 20 (Tues) 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- October 22 (Thurs) 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- October 24 (Saturday) 9 am to 5 pm
CERT Training Program will teach you essential disaster response skills, including:
- Fire Safety & Utility Control
- Disaster Preparedness
- Light Search & Rescue
- Disaster Medical Operations & first aid)
- Emergency Radio Communication
- Team Organization & Leadership
- Disaster Simulation
- … and more!
CERT Graduates, can attend monthly training and volunteer at community events, help educate our community on Being Better Prepared during an emergency.
