Spring Basic Training 2024

Below, is the Spring Basic Training schedule:
  
Training is broken up into numerous modules over two weeks including
May 31st, June 1st, 7th, 8th. See schedule below:
 

Training consists of more than 20 hours of instruction split into smaller modules culminating in a final exercise. NOTE: Participants must attend and complete all training modules in full to become certified.

Ashland CERT’s Basic Training Course is offered twice annually and is FREE to residents of Ashland and the surrounding area who are interested in being prepared for disaster. Course completion is required for anyone seeking to establish volunteerism within CERT.

REGISTRATION OPEN

Step 1: Click here to register
Step 2:  Complete the required FEMA Intro Course here


CERT Registration and background forms are available to pick up in person at Fire St. #1 from 8am-4pm
 

Location:
SOU-Lithia Motors Pavilion
1465 Webster St. Ashland, OR 97520

For the final disaster simulation please dress for all weather and wear pants and boots or sturdy sneakers. The CERT office has basic protective equipment for you to wear if you do not bring your own (such as hard hat, safety vest, work gloves, goggles/sunglasses, and knee pads). You must wear PPE during the simulation for everyone's safety. 


Training modules include:

- CERT Organization & ICS
- Disaster Medical Operations 
- Disaster Preparedness
- Disaster Psychology
- Fire Safety & Hazardous Materials 
- Urban Search & Rescue
- Terrorism Awareness
- Two-way Radio Communications 
- Real-life Disaster Simulation

For more information about CERT Basic Training
contact Program Coordinator
541-552-2226 | cert@ashland.or.us
 

View our Emergency Preparedness pages at ashland.or.us/BetterPrepared (View evacuation maps, learn evacuation levels, sign up for alerts and more!)