JPaul
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So I've started taking my CERT training (Community Emergency Response Team) our city is doing. I figure I finally have the time and resources to commit to doing it (it's a 7 week course, 3 hours at night once each week, I used to work swings so it wasn't possible before).
I'm only one class in so far, but this week is when they are doing the fire suppression training so I'm pretty stoked for that. Last week's class was pretty much an intro and overview of what CERT is and does, overview of the course, and some basics about disasters and disaster response. I think it's going to be really good for me to do this, I'll be able to better take care of my family in case of an emergency, as well as being better able to help out in my neighborhood if anything major happens. While we seem to be pretty darn sheltered here in Utah, I know we're not immune from everything, and of course they always are talking about "the big one" (7.0 earthquake that is just waiting to strike, and is theoretically long past due).
Is anyone else on here CERT certified? I know we've got some SAR guys, but I don't think I've seen anyone mention CERT.
I'm only one class in so far, but this week is when they are doing the fire suppression training so I'm pretty stoked for that. Last week's class was pretty much an intro and overview of what CERT is and does, overview of the course, and some basics about disasters and disaster response. I think it's going to be really good for me to do this, I'll be able to better take care of my family in case of an emergency, as well as being better able to help out in my neighborhood if anything major happens. While we seem to be pretty darn sheltered here in Utah, I know we're not immune from everything, and of course they always are talking about "the big one" (7.0 earthquake that is just waiting to strike, and is theoretically long past due).
Is anyone else on here CERT certified? I know we've got some SAR guys, but I don't think I've seen anyone mention CERT.