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CERT Training Team | Course Schedule
Introduction Course
For those interested in the CERT training program, you will be required to complete IS-100, Introduction to Incident Command and IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction. Both are on-line independent study courses offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Emergency Management Institute. These courses must be completed prior to attending the course.
It is also highly recommended but not required that you complete the Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams course. The course can serve as either an introduction to those wanting to join a Community Emergency Response Teams or as a refresher to current team members.
CERT training is provided through a 30-hour course conducted over an eight-week period. Upon completion of the course, participants are presented with response equipment and a certificate identifying them as a CERT member.
To participate in the training course or learn more about CERT, contact Jim Tarter at (843) 746-3800 or email jtarter@charlestoncounty.org.
Please Note: Always call the class contact person the day before or the day of the class to ensure there have been no changes. CERT is provided free of charge within Charleston County to anyone 18 or over.
To register for a class, to verify the date, time and location of the class, contact Jim Tarter, Charleston County Emergency Management Department at (843) 746-3800 or email jtarter@charlestoncounty.org.
Initial CERT Training Course Schedule
| Week One |
Introduction, Disaster Management |
| Week Two |
Fire Safety |
| Week Three |
Disaster Medical Operations, Part 1 |
| Week Four |
Disaster Medical Operations, Part 2 |
| Week Five |
Light Search and Rescue Operations |
| Week Six |
CERT Organization/Incident Command IS-100/IS-700 |
| Week Seven |
Terrorism and CERT & Disaster Psychology |
| Week Eight |
Course Review & Practical Disaster Exercise |
Ongoing Participation
Those who complete the CERT training are expected to:
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Help prepare individuals and organizations in the neighborhood to take care of themselves in the event of a disaster by providing or facilitating education about emergency preparedness.
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Be willing to help neighbors and the community in the event of a disaster, after assuring self and family safety.
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Seek out and take advantage of opportunities to enhance emergency preparedness and disaster skills.
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Be willing to participate in team activities, community events, drills and training others.
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Participate in periodic team meetings to organize and maintain activities.
CERT Training Team
CERT is coordinated by Charleston County Emergency Management Department Program:
Cathy S. Haynes, Program Coordinator
James A. Tarter, CERT Program Manager
Instructor Pool
Charleston County Emergency Management Department
Charleston County Emergency Medical Service
Charleston County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad
City of Charleston Fire Department
North Charleston Fire Department
North Charleston Police Department
St. Pauls Fire Department
Awendaw Fire Department
Non-Discrimination Policy: The Charleston County CERT Training only conducts non-discriminatory classes. Non-discrimination includes race, religion, gender and group affiliations.
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