# Event Details - **Event Name**: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training academies are offered in the communities served by the Santa Clara County Fire Dept.About this EventPLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION IN IT'S ENTIRETYBEFORE YOU REGISTER AND PAY FOR THIS COURSE. Thank you.The Santa Clara County Fire Department offers the CERT Academy to train residents on disaster preparedness skills. In the event of a disaster or public safety emergency, CERT volunteers will be able to assist their family and neighbors when first responders are not immediately available to help.Participants will learn disaster preparedness, disaster medical operations, disaster psychology, fire suppression, light search and rescue, and terrorism awareness. Registration preference is given to those that reside in our jursidictional cities and towns. Read more below....The CERT Academy is (1) evening/online session, (3) evening/in-person sessions, and a (1) final in-person skills exercise during the day. All in-person sessions will be at the Joan Pisani Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga.Students must be 18 or older and attend all five (5) FEMA class sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion. Should you have to miss a date, makeup sessions can be made up at a future CERT Academy. We understand that scheduling can be difficult.CERT classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday nights, from 6:00pm-9:00pm, on the following dates: Aug 4 (online), Aug 6, Aug 11, Aug 13, with the final in-person Skills/Graduation day: Saturday, Aug 15, from 8:00am to 1:00pm.Fee: $35 fee covers the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you will receive in this course: hard hat, leather gloves, eye protection, high vis vest, and an N95 mask.This training course is open to individuals who live or work within the communities served by Santa Clara County Fire Department: Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, San Martin, Saratoga, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and the unincorporated surrounding areas.NOTE: If you are interested in attending this CERT Academy and you do not reside in County Fire's jurisdictional city/town's: DO NOT register for the Academy on this eventbrite website. Instead, please do the following:EMAIL: CERT@sccfd.org with your name, home address, and phone number. We will place you on a wait list, and if there is room closer to the start date, we will contact you.> Should you register and you are not a resident within our jurisdiction, County Fire will refund you the $35 fee, and place you on a waitlist, and you will lose the Eventbrite fee you paid.Participants should be 18 or older. Teenagers should consider joining the Teen CERT Academy:Questions please contact: Gracie Hernandez at (408) 341-4425 or by email at cert@sccfd.orghttps://youtu.be/80twsCr7oyc?si=tvHdxDNjUzfnHgGD - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saratoga/community-emergency-response-team-cert-academy-summer-2026/100001975869945195 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Saratoga - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Joan Pisani Community Center - **lat**: 37.26709890000001 - **long**: -122.0156379 - **full address**: Joan Pisani Community Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/44995a705600de6b0e0f9c2e486cc344d1ed3d2024e852a8d9de136c4ccd3613-rimg-w1200-h600-dc161a15-gmir.jpg?v=1765333127 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 being held? - **A:** Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 takes place on Tue, 04 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Joan Pisani Community Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026? - **A:** Tickets for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 are priced at USD 39 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySCCFD CERT AcademyUSD 39 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026? - **A:** Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 is organized by Santa Clara County Fire Department. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Santa Clara County Fire Department's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Santa Clara County Fire Department a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Santa Clara County Fire Department has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy - Summer 2026 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 Saratoga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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