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News and Upcoming Events
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CERT Members!! The CERT Program is looking for 20 members to conduct a CERT demonstration at the Miami-Beach Convention Center on May 31 and June 1 for the “Storm Prep Expo 2008.” If interested, please email the CERT Program Manager at cert@miamidade.gov by May 23, 2008. A practice of the demonstration will be held at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters on May 27, 2008 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible!!
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Calling all CERT Team Leaders!! Please send the CERT Program Manager an email with your name, phone number, email, and full contact information. Also, please send an updated roster of all your team members and their contact information. We are updating our database and need your help.
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Citizen Corps/CERT Symposium and Exercise in Broward County on May 31 & June 1, 2008. Registration is $25 for the entire weekend. If interested, download the application form and flyer in the "Registration Forms" tab on the right hand side of this website.
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The CERT Program needs some helpful volunteers to assist with some important projects. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and general computer functionality. Please send an email if interested.
CERT Training Classes
The CERT Program has partnered with Miami-Dade College for all coursework, and classes will now be offered at the North and Kendall Campuses this summer. Interested CERT members must register on the Miami-Dade College website (non-credit enrollment) as a student for this class. Remember, you must complete all three days to become a CERT member- there are no make-up days if you miss a day. Register today- classes are filling up fast! The summer class schedule is as follows:
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June
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Class A- June 14, 21, 28 (North Campus- Class Reference # 479805) **All three days are on Saturdays**
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Class B- June 15, 22, 29 (Kendall Campus- Class Reference # 479732) **All three days are on Sundays**
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July
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Class C- July 13, 20, 27 (North Campus- Class Reference # 479958) **All three days are on Sundays**
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Class D- July 12, 19, 26 (Kendall Campus- Class Reference # 479754) **All three days are on Saturdays**
CERT Instructors
The application process to become a CERT Instructor at Miami-Dade College is now closed as of May 2, 2008.
If interested, email  cert@miamidade.gov with name, phone number, and email address.
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The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially on their own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
If you would like to get involved in your local CERT, or would like additional information, please email the Miami-Dade CERT Program Manager at cert@miamidade.gov, or call (305) 468-5406.
CERT Triage Virtual Excercise
Test your skills with our Triage Virtual Exercise. This is an interactive game that is fun to play and gives you a CERT refresher at the same time. Go on…take the challenge! Click on the link below to test your skills as a highly trained CERT member!!
This quiz works best with the latest Macromedia Flash and Shockwave Player software. Click here to dowload the latest Macromedia Flash Player and Shockwave Player. Once the software is fully installed refresh this page.
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