Fall community emergency preparedness trainings offered

Published on August 12, 2022

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Menlo Fire CERT has announced upcoming trainings open to the community. All classes are free and require registration.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the 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. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

Most classes will be held in person, but the full training calendar also includes virtual courses and offerings provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Upcoming local classes:

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Refresher training and exercise: Triage

Saturday, Aug. 20
9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 
Location: 2470 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto
Register online 

This refresher training provides an overview of triage and will include a hands-on exercise. Lunch provided.

  • The basics of what triage is
  • The role of triage in emergency situations
  • Record keeping such as CERT Victim Treatment Forms
  • An overview Start Triage (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment protocol)
  • The green, yellow, red, black patient categories
  • Will conclude the day with a short field exercise

You must have previously competed the CERT Basic Training in order to attend this training! You will need to bring your CERT backpack, vest, gloves, and helmet to class.

Since we will be working in close proximity to each other, masks will be required and all students must, on arrival at the training location, provide proof of current COVID-19 vaccination. A Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record issued by the State of California is preferred.

Stop the Bleed

Monday, Aug. 22
4–5 p.m.
Location: 1850 Embarcadero Road, Ste A Room 114, Palo Alto
Register online

This 1-hour basic bleeding control course teaches civilians bleeding control principles so they are able to provide immediate, frontline aid until first responders are able to take over care of an injured person. Due to many situations, there may be a delay between the time of injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Without civilian intervention in these circumstances, preventable deaths may occur. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a military grade tourniquet to take home for just $10 at this event. Cash only, please.

  • Learn to identify life-threatening bleeding
  • Learn how to intervene while waiting for 911 to arrive
  • Practice skills to effectively control bleeding by: direct pressure, application of military tourniquet and packing of open bleeding wound

Red Cross Ready

Wednesday, Sept. 14
6–7:30 p.m.
Location: 2470 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto
Register online

A 90-minute all-hazards preparedness class offered on the second Wednesday of every month, designed to provide the community with basic response actions for the following disasters: earthquake, flood, wildland fires, hazardous materials, etc. Participants learn how to build a disaster kit, plan and stay connected during a disaster.

  • Learn how to make a disaster plan and emergency pack
  • Learn how to respond during and after a disaster
  • Receive a disaster kit, radio and family preparedness flipchart

Stop the Bleed

Monday, Sept. 26
4–5 p.m.
Location: 1850 Embarcadero Road, Ste A Room 114, Palo Alto
Register online

This 1-hour basic bleeding control course teaches civilians bleeding control principles so they are able to provide immediate, frontline aid until first responders are able to take over care of an injured person. Due to many situations, there may be a delay between the time of injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Without civilian intervention in these circumstances, preventable deaths may occur. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a military grade tourniquet to take home for just $10 at this event. Cash only, please.

  • Learn to identify life-threatening bleeding
  • Learn how to intervene while waiting for 911 to arrive
  • Practice skills to effectively control bleeding by: direct pressure, application of military tourniquet and packing of open bleeding wound

First Aid / CPR / AED

Saturday, Oct. 1
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: 2470 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto
Registration is closed

This six-hour class is offered the first Saturday of every month to help citizens recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies until medical personnel arrive. CPR card provided after successful completion of class. Class size is limited to 15 students.

  • CPR/AED for adults, children and infants
  • Bleeding control management
  • Airway obstruction / suspected poisonings

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Basic Training

Saturdays Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5
9 a.m.–4 p.m. each day
Location: 2470 Pulgas Ave., East Palo Alto
Register online

Three 8-hour classes offered on Saturdays starting in October provide training to local residents within the community on basic disaster and preparedness skills (fire extinguishing, medical care, incident command and light search / rescue); which may be applied in a real-life emergency. The intent of the program is to create a layer of self- resilience within the neighborhoods by enabling CERT members to safeguard their community and assist local first responders.

Since we will be working in close proximity to each other, masks will be required and all students must, on arrival at the training location, provide proof of current COVID-19 vaccination. A Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record issued by the State of California is preferred.

Stop the Bleed

Monday, Oct. 24
4–5 p.m.
Location: 1850 Embarcadero Road, Ste A Room 114, Palo Alto
Register online

This 1-hour basic bleeding control course teaches civilians bleeding control principles so they are able to provide immediate, frontline aid until first responders are able to take over care of an injured person. Due to many situations, there may be a delay between the time of injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Without civilian intervention in these circumstances, preventable deaths may occur. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a military grade tourniquet to take home for just $10 at this event. Cash only, please.

  • Learn to identify life-threatening bleeding
  • Learn how to intervene while waiting for 911 to arrive
  • Practice skills to effectively control bleeding by: direct pressure, application of military tourniquet and packing of open bleeding wound

Stop the Bleed

Monday, Nov. 28
4–5 p.m.
Location: 1850 Embarcadero Road, Ste A Room 114, Palo Alto
Register online

This 1-hour basic bleeding control course teaches civilians bleeding control principles so they are able to provide immediate, frontline aid until first responders are able to take over care of an injured person. Due to many situations, there may be a delay between the time of injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Without civilian intervention in these circumstances, preventable deaths may occur. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a military grade tourniquet to take home for just $10 at this event. Cash only, please.

  • Learn to identify life-threatening bleeding
  • Learn how to intervene while waiting for 911 to arrive
  • Practice skills to effectively control bleeding by: direct pressure, application of military tourniquet and packing of open bleeding wound

Stop the Bleed

Monday, Dec. 26
4–5 p.m.
Location: 1850 Embarcadero Road, Ste A Room 114, Palo Alto
Register online

This 1-hour basic bleeding control course teaches civilians bleeding control principles so they are able to provide immediate, frontline aid until first responders are able to take over care of an injured person. Due to many situations, there may be a delay between the time of injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Without civilian intervention in these circumstances, preventable deaths may occur. Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a military grade tourniquet to take home for just $10 at this event. Cash only, please.

  • Learn to identify life-threatening bleeding
  • Learn how to intervene while waiting for 911 to arrive
  • Practice skills to effectively control bleeding by: direct pressure, application of military tourniquet and packing of open bleeding wound
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