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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Spirit of Adventure Council
5th Basic Hybrid CERT Fall 2023 Class Announcement
The Spirit of Adventure Council and The Preparedness Committee are pleased to announce the 5th Basic Hybrid CERT training class beginning on-line on September 27, 2023 with the mandatory “Hands On” day on Saturday October 28, 2023 at New England Base Camp. The Basic CERT Training teaches you basic disaster response skills so you can safely help yourself and those around you when disaster strikes and when professional responders aren’t available. Learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community.
What You Learn
¨ Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness ¨ Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
¨ Unit 2: CERT Organization ¨ Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations
¨ Unit 3-4: Disaster Medical Operations ¨ Unit 8: Terrorism and Hazardous Materials Safety
¨ Unit 5: Disaster Psychology ¨ Unit 9: Course Review and Disaster Simulation
Who can take this course
Any scout between the ages of 14-18
Any Explorer, Venture Crew member or Sea Scout
Any scout leader, advisor or adult affiliated with scouting
Online course made available by the National CERT Association and there is no cost to attend this training. What’s covered in the practical portion of the training: https://goo.gl/1p9ggr
For questions, or to register for the upcoming class, please email FEMA-Scouting@Scoutspirit.org or contact Dan Perenick at 978-423-3786. To register email your name, unit/town or city, phone number and title/position within your unit or advise if you are a parent who would like to participate by September 27, 2023. Also, visit www.scoutspirit.org/fema for more information about our Preparedness Program.
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