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CERT Basic Training Course

CERT Basic Training Course

**This course has reached full capacity. You may still register to be placed on the waitlist. If a registered participant is unable to attend, waitlisted individuals will be enrolled in the order their registrations were received.**
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Join us for a free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training!
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CERT training covers important basic skills that are valuable to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help for the greatest number of people during and after a disaster.
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Participants will learn about:
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• Disaster Preparedness
• Team Organization
• Disaster Medical Operations
• Psychological First Aid
• Fire Safety and Utility Controls
• Light Search and Rescue
• Terrorism / Active Killer Events
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Course Dates: January 28-30, 2026
Wednesday January 28 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday January 29, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday January 30, 8:00am - 12:00pm
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Students must attend all classes units of this course to receive the state certificate.
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Meal: No meals will be provided. All other personal expenses including lodging, mileage, wages, all meals will not be reimbursed.
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Location: ·
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January 28 & 29:
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City of Lincoln Municipal Services Center,
Lincoln Fire and Rescue Training Center
901 W Bond St,
Lincoln, NE 68521
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January 30:
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Lincoln Fire and Rescue South Street Training Facility
300 South St
Lincoln, NE 68502

1.First and Last Name (for course certificate)(Required.)
2.Organization(Required.)
3.Discipline(Required.)
4.Email (for correspondence and course materials)(Required.)
5.Phone Number(Required.)
6.Is your position considered volunteer?(Required.)
7.Is any part of your position paid for using Federal funds?(Required.)
8.Please certify you understand course materials will be provided digitally to follow FEMA's green initiative and it is your responsibility to have access to these documents during class either digitally or printed (printed will be at you or your organization's expense)(Required.)