# Event Details - **Event Name**: CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn basic emergency response skills with Mountain CERT! We welcome the community to learn to prepare your neighbors and family.About this EventOne reservation is needed per person. Reservations only need to be made for the first day, allowing you access to all three training days.***Mountain CERT and San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services invite you to participate in free CERT Basic Training. CERT educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. CERT volunteers also support the emergency management mission of whole community preparedness, public outreach, and preparation before, during, and after a disaster. This 20-hour free training will take place over three days.AgendaUnit 1 : Disaster PreparednessInfo: -Roles and Responsibilities for Community Preparedness: How everyone in a community has a role in disaster preparedness.-Elements of Disasters and Their Impact on Infrastructure: The potential effects of extreme emergencies and disasters on electrical service, emergency services, telephone communication, transportation, and availability of food, water, shelter, and fuel. -Personal and Organizational Preparedness: How you can prepare in advance to improve the quality of your survival and to reduce the damage from hazardsUnit 2 : CERT OrganizationInfo: -CERT Organization: How to organize and deploy -CERT resources according to CERT organizational principles. -CERT Size-up: How to conduct the continual data-gathering and evaluation process at the scene of a disaster or emergency. Rescuer Safety: How to protect your own safety and your buddy’s during search and rescue. -Documentation: Strategies for documenting situation and resource status.Unit 3 : Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 Info: -An introduction to disaster medical operations training provided to CERTs -An overview of ways to respond to emergencies when deployed by your sponsoring organization or in every day lifeUnit 4 : Disaster Medical Operations Part 2Info: -Assisting Disaster Medical Operations: How to assist by controlling bleeding, maintaining normal body temperature, and more. -Mass Casualty Incidents: How to assist first responders in responding to mass casualty incidents. -Functions of Disaster Medical Operations: Major functions of disaster medical operations. -Disaster Medical Treatment Areas: Types of medical treatment areas. Head-to-Toe Assessment: -How to perform a head-to-toe assessment to identify and treat injuries. -Public Health Considerations: How to maintain hygiene and sanitation.Unit 5 : Disaster PsychologyInfo: -Disaster Psychology: The psychological impact a disaster has on rescuers and survivors, and lessons on providing components of “psychological first aid.” -Caring for Yourself and Survivors: Steps volunteers can take individually and as part of a CERT before, following, and after a disaster.Unit 6 : Fire Safety and Utility ControlInfo: -Fire Chemistry: How fire occurs, classes of fire, and choosing the correct means to extinguish each type of fire. -Fire Size-up Considerations: How to evaluate fires, assess firefighting resources and determine a course of action. -Portable Fire Extinguishers: How to identify types of portable fire extinguishers and how to operate them. -Fire Suppression Safety: How to decide whether to extinguish a fire and how to approach and extinguish a fire safely. -Fire and Utility Hazards: How to identify potential fire and utility hazards in the home and workplace and implement successful fire prevention strategies.Unit 7 : Light Search and Rescue Info: -Search and Rescue Size-up: How to size up the situation in which the search and rescue teams will operate. -Conducting Interior and Exterior Search Operations: How to search systematically for disaster survivors. -Conducting Rescue Operations: Safe techniques for lifting, leveraging, cribbing, and survivor removal.Unit 8 : CERT and TerrorismInfo: -Terrorism: Defining terrorism, including the goals and tactics of some terrorist groups, and detailing how to respond when an active shooter is in your vicinity. -Eight Signs of Terrorism: The eight signs of terrorism and how to report suspicious activity. -Preparing for Your Neighborhood: Steps to take to be prepared at home, work, and in your neighborhood. -Hazardous Materials (HazMat) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE): Identifying some basic guidelines during a Hazmat or CBRNE event.Unit 9 : Course Review and Disaster Exercise Info: This unit includes: -A review of the key points from the course -A final exam -A final exercise - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-arrowhead/cert-basic-training-mountain-cert-3-day-course/100001987005373561 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: San Bernardino County Fire Station 91 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lake Arrowhead - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: San Bernardino County Fire Station 91 - **lat**: 34.2475657 - **long**: -117.1896547 - **full address**: San Bernardino County Fire Station 91, 301 California 173, Lake Arrowhead, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bce5154cb503fd5efba36bea22767e0704159b1313136133c54b0dde2d9364ea-rimg-w849-h565-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1775717976 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course being held? - **A:** CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at San Bernardino County Fire Station 91, 301 California 173, Lake Arrowhead, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course? - **A:** CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course is organized by SBCo. Fire, OES Volunteer Training. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CERT Basic Training / Mountain CERT 3-Day Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Arrowhead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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