The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Citizen Corps is offering free emergency preparedness training next month.
A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy will begin on Thursday, July 10, and conclude on July 19, according to a release from the WCSO.
The training program is designed to teach the public how to help during emergencies and disasters.
No prior experience is needed, and 16- and 17-year-olds can participate with parental permission.
Participants will learn critical life-saving skills, including:
- Disaster preparedness
- Basic emergency medical care
- Fire safety and suppression
- Light search and rescue
- Disaster psychology
- Terrorism awareness
The CERT Academy includes six in-person sessions held over two consecutive weekends. Attendance at all sessions is required for graduation.
Sessions will be held on the following days and times:
- Thursday, July 10 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, July 11 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, July 12 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, July 17 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, July 18 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The training will take place at the Regional Public Safety Training Center, located at 5190 Spectrum Boulevard in Reno.
Those who graduate will be eligible to join the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Corps, which includes the Community Emergency Response Team, Rail Auxiliary Team, and Citizens Homeland Security Council.
To register for the CERT Academy, complete the application at this link.
Applications are due by July 9.
