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HOW CAN I JOIN?
To become a C.E.R.T. MEMBER you must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. If you want to
volunteer your services and become trained to protect yourself and families from disasters (natural and man made)...
Become a C.E.R.T. MEMBER- contact the Holland Township Police Department at (908) 995-9629 and leave your
name and telephone number so we can put you on our TEAM or email Ptl. Sean Gutsick at sgutsick@hollandtwp.org.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The C.E.R.T. Training consists of 20 hours of instruction over an eight-week period. Classes are taught by emergency
responders, including firefighters, emergency medical and law enforcement personnel from your community. The
course includes the following:
SESSION I: DISASTER TO PREPAREDNESS
Introduction to disasters specific to the community, and the impact if disaster on infrastructure.
SESSION II: DISASTER FIRE SUPPRESSION
Identifying and reducing potential fire hazards and basic fire suppression.
SESSION III: DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS I
Treatment strategies for life threatening conditions and principles of triage.
SESSION IV: DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS II
Head-to-toe patient assessment and treatment for various injuries.
SESSION V: LIGHT SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
Techniques for sizing up and searching, lifting, cribbing, and removing victims; rescue safety.
SESSION VI: PSYCHOLOGY AND TEAM ORGANIZATION
The post-disaster emotional environment will be discussed. C.E.R.T. Organization, decision making, and
documentation.
SESSION VII: TERRORISM
A brief overview of terrorism weapons. Identifying targets in an area and discuss time/distance/shielding.
SESSION VIII: FINAL EXERCISE
Disaster Simulation realistic to your community.
To become a C.E.R.T. MEMBER you must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. If you want to
volunteer your services and become trained to protect yourself and families from disasters (natural and man made)...
Become a C.E.R.T. MEMBER- contact the Holland Township Police Department at (908) 995-9629 and leave your
name and telephone number so we can put you on our TEAM or email Ptl. Sean Gutsick at sgutsick@hollandtwp.org.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The C.E.R.T. Training consists of 20 hours of instruction over an eight-week period. Classes are taught by emergency
responders, including firefighters, emergency medical and law enforcement personnel from your community. The
course includes the following:
SESSION I: DISASTER TO PREPAREDNESS
Introduction to disasters specific to the community, and the impact if disaster on infrastructure.
SESSION II: DISASTER FIRE SUPPRESSION
Identifying and reducing potential fire hazards and basic fire suppression.
SESSION III: DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS I
Treatment strategies for life threatening conditions and principles of triage.
SESSION IV: DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS II
Head-to-toe patient assessment and treatment for various injuries.
SESSION V: LIGHT SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
Techniques for sizing up and searching, lifting, cribbing, and removing victims; rescue safety.
SESSION VI: PSYCHOLOGY AND TEAM ORGANIZATION
The post-disaster emotional environment will be discussed. C.E.R.T. Organization, decision making, and
documentation.
SESSION VII: TERRORISM
A brief overview of terrorism weapons. Identifying targets in an area and discuss time/distance/shielding.
SESSION VIII: FINAL EXERCISE
Disaster Simulation realistic to your community.
Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.)
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61 Church Road Milford, NJ 08848
(908) 995-4670
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