CERT
Join the Sussex County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and become better prepared to respond to emergency situations right here in your own community.
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Members of Sussex County’s CERT give critical support to first responders in emergencies, provide immediate assistance to victims, organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site, and collect disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts.
CERT members receive training in the following areas:
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disaster preparedness
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disaster fire suppression
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medical operations
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light search and rescue operations
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disaster psychology and team organization
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terrorism and CERT
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disaster simulation
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Total basic training is usually about 24 hours, scheduled in 2-1/2 hour modules over a period of weeks. Training courses, materials and equipment are provided free of charge. To become a CERT member, you must be at least 18 years of age.
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For more information, contact CERT coordinator Robert Haffner at 973.579.0380, ext. 2208.
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New Jersey Office of Emergency Management CERT web site »