Following a major disaster, local fire, medical, police, city, and other first responders may not be able to meet the demand for their services. Residents and visitors to our community may need to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life sustaining needs.

A regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an organization of volunteer emergency workers who have received specific training in basic disaster response skills with the intent of supplementing existing emergency responders in the event of a major disaster.

The Northshore Emergency Management Coalition is hosting a CERT training program that educates participants about local hazards, basic disaster preparedness and provides hands-on training that includes fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations.

During actual emergencies within the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, CERT volunteers may be called upon to assist city staff and other partner agencies in performing a wide variety of tasks to help our community respond and recover.

The CERT training program consists of eight three-hour sessions and requires a $35 course fee. Training will be hosted at the Northshore Fire Department, 7220 NE 181st Street. Space is limited to the first 30 applicants. Click here to view the CERT informational flyer, and here to view the CERT training registration form.

To learn more or register, contact Carl Lunak, Emergency Manager, at clunak@northshorefire.com, or 425-354-1744.