West Sacramento Fire Department

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West Sacramento
Community Emeregency Response Team
What is CERT?

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.

Learn more about CERT here


Residents of West Sacramento and individuals who work in West Sacramento are welcome to take the course and make sure YOU and YOUR FAMILY are ready with no further obligation.  If you choose, you can remain on the CERT Team after the course and receive valuable training to assist your community. 

Sign up on the Eventbrite link above.  Also, complete an application here

Academy sessions are held on Tues & Thurs evenings and one Saturday morning.

How Do I Join West Sac CERT?
  • Disaster Preparedness


  • Fire Safety


  • Hazardous Materials


  • Basic Medical Skills


  • Light Search & Rescue

  • CERT Organization

  • Psychological First Aid


  • Homeland Security and CERT

CERT Academy Topics

Click the image above for a video of CERT in action!