[Scan-DC] Learn How to Use FRS Radios in CERT Training

[Alan Henney]

Community Outreach Coordinator Joseph Corona posted a message: 


    Montgomery County CERT Training
    Hello Nextdoor Community:
    
    I have received a few inquiries on ways that you can help make
    your communities more resilient and prepared for an emergency
    situation.  I wanted to share an opportunity for you to do so by
    joining Montgomery County’s Community Emergency Response Team
    (C.E.R.T.).  As part of Montgomery County’s Fire Rescue Service,
    CERT serves the community by helping to teach residents how to be
    prepared for disasters (great and small), providing support to
    community efforts, and as trained individuals prepare to step up
    when the need arises to help fellow community members.
    
    Montgomery County’s enhanced CERT training course will prepare you
    for common emergencies situations and the hazards and disasters
    that may impact the DC Metro area. The course is five weeks long;
    including approximately 32 hours of instruction and hands on
    exercises.  The Winter 2017 Course will start on Wednesday,
    February 22 and will wrap up with a final practical exercise on
    Saturday, March 25, 2017.  The course will be held in
    Gaithersburg, MD on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM – 9 PM and
    Saturday mornings from 9 AM – 1 PM.  All Montgomery County CERT
    trainings are at NO COST to the participant, other than the
    participant’s commitment and desire to learn. To attend the CERT
    basic training, you must be at least 18 yrs. old, and have an ID,
    which will be required to enter the facility where the class is
    held.
    
    This course covers the FEMA CERT training material which includes
    fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and
    disaster response. Additionally, this course includes CPR/AED
    training and certification.
    
    Other topics covered are:
    •         Disaster Preparedness
    •         First Aid, Personal Protection, and CPR /AED
    •         Mass Casualty Response and Triage / Disaster Medical
    Operations
    •         FRS Radio Use
    •         Hazardous Materials Awareness
    •         Incident Command System (NIMS)
    •         Pet Safety
    •         Damage Assessment
    •         Terrorism Awareness
    •         Team well-being and Disaster Psychology
    •         … and more.
    
    For more information and to register for Montgomery County CERT,
    please visit http://montgomerycert.org/ or contact Program Manager
    Greg St. James at Greg.St.James at montgomerycountymd.gov.

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