The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) teaches neighbors to help themselves and help each other. Through CERT, you will receive hands-on training in Disaster First Aid, Disaster Preparedness, Basic Firefighting, Light Search and Rescue, Damage Assessment, and How to Turn Off Utilities.

Those interested in learning more about CERT can do so by visiting the El Cerrito City website at EL-CERRITO.ORG and viewing the CERT page under Public Safety. Register with El Cerrito Fire Department (510) 215-4450 or email fire@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us