Volunteer: CERT Basic Training - Interest List
About Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) offers specialized training for volunteers who live or work in the City of Plano. CERT trains and coordinates volunteers to prepare and respond to community or regional disasters or emergencies. CERT’s unique training and response program follows the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Plano’s Emergency Management department has enhanced and customized this program to fit the needs of Plano’s residents. Upon conclusion of the program, participants “respond” to a full-scale disaster scenario that allows them to apply the training learned in the lessons of the program. Graduates can remain involved as a CERT volunteer by attending alum nights, through outreach and education, and assisting with some administrative tasks. Next CERT in Fall 2026The next CERT dates will be sometime in fall 2026. Once dates are finalized, individuals on this Interest List will be contacted first. Questions?Please email Ashley at [email protected]. Program: Emergency Management
About Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) offers specialized training for volunteers who live or work in the City of Plano. CERT trains and coordinates volunteers to prepare and respond to community or regional disasters or emergencies. CERT’s unique training and response program follows the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Plano’s Emergency Management department has enhanced and customized this program to fit the needs of Plano’s residents. Upon conclusion of the program, participants “respond” to a full-scale disaster scenario that allows them to apply the training learned in the lessons of the program. Graduates can remain involved as a CERT volunteer by attending alum nights, through outreach and education, and assisting with some administrative tasks. Next CERT in Fall 2026The next CERT dates will be sometime in fall 2026. Once dates are finalized, individuals on this Interest List will be contacted first. Questions?Please email Ashley at [email protected]. Program: Emergency Management Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 75093 Allow Groups: No |