Training Classes
CERT Basic Skills Training is Free
FEMA-certified instructors provide both classroom and hands-on training. Training occurs over multiple days as shown below.
Topics include:
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- Home and community disaster preparedness
- Fire safety and utility controls
- Triage and basic medical care
- Light search and rescue
- CERT organization and mobilization
Upon graduation, each CERT graduate receives a certificate and backpack filled with basic supplies, a helmet, and a vest.
There are several organizations that provide CERT training locally. We keep an ongoing list of upcoming training. Use our CERT Contact page or email us: CERTDelWebbLWR@gmail.com for more information.
Here is the current list of Training classes available in 2024:
Lakewood Ranch CERT
East Manatee Fire Administration Building at 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Note there is limited space for people who are not part of the Lakewood Ranch CERT CDD.
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- October Training – October 17, 19, 24 and 26
Upon graduation, each CERT graduate receives a certificate and backpack filled with basic supplies, a helmet, and a vest.
To register, go to lwrcert.org/join. Scroll down the page to see Training Information. After you complete the application, Valerie Voutsas (941-362-2189) will contact you to complete the registration process.
River Club
East Manatee Fire Administration Building at 3200 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Two 3-day sessions are currently scheduled for CERT Basic Training.
To register, contact Sebastian Ilka at Sebastian.Ilka@gmail.com Cell: 415-305-5334.
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- October 5, 12, 19 (all Saturdays)
Trailer Estates CERT
Classes are in the Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreation Center. 6919 26th St. W. Bradenton. We welcome volunteers from all of Manatee County.
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- CERT Basic Skills Training – September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, and 4
Classes are from 10:00AM to 2:00PM each day.
To register, download and fill out this Application Form PDF file. Once completed, you can email it to Susan Denson at: originaltr@cs.com. Questions? Call Susan at (941-752-7421).
“Del Webb Lakewood Ranch CERT is your Help before the Help arrives.”