Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Winter 2027

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training academies are offered in the communities served by the Santa Clara County Fire Dept. The Santa Clara County Fire Department offers the CERT Academy to train residents in disaster preparedness. If an emergency occurs and first responders are unavailable, CERT volunteers can immediately assist their families and neighbors. The training covers: • CERT History & Disaster Preparedness • Fire Safety & Utility Controls • Light Search and Rescue & Medical Triage • Disaster Medical Operations Note: Registration preference is given to residents in our jurisdiction. The CERT Academy at the Campbell Community Center (Orchard City Banquet Hall, 1 W. Campbell Ave) requires participants to be 18+ years old and attend all 5 sessions to graduate. Dates & Times • Evening Classes (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Jan 25, Jan 27, Feb 1, Feb 3 • Skills Day (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM): Saturday, Feb 6 Cost & Materials • Fee: $35 • Included PPE: Hard hat, leather gloves, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, and N95 mask. ____________________________________________________________________ Cities and Towns in our jurisdiction: Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, San Martin, Saratoga, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and the unincorporated surrounding areas. Teenagers should consider joining the Teen CERT Academy: https://sites.google.com/view/santa-clara-county-teen-cert/home ____________________________________________________________________ Questions please contact: Jennifer Ceynowa at (408) 341-4487 or by email at [email protected]