Teen CERT

Are you ready to...

Learn about the hazards in your area?
Help others in the event of a disaster?
Be a leader in your school?

Teen CERT members answer, "Yes!", and here is why: Teen CERT training teaches you readiness and response skills. Hands-on practice and realistic exercises prepare you for the unexpected in your community. Newly learned leadership skills empower you to safely respond to an emergency and assist victims without endangering yourself or others. You'll be equipped with skills that last a lifetime.

Are you ready?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long is the training?
The curriculum takes approximately 20-30 hours to cover in its current form. However, an additional 8 hours will be required if the school will offer certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Q: Who delivers the training?
Lead instructors should be CERT certified instructors. Staff to consider as trainers include school resource officers, emergency managers, police, fire, and EMS personnel, nurses, teachers, physical education teachers, counselors, and other disaster relief professionals.

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Teen CERT Resources

On May 18th Rachel Jacky, FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) National Director, took part in a webinar on CERT training for teens. This webinar was hosted by the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center in the U.S. Department of Education. View the recording of this webinar to hear FEMA and its partners present on this important topic!

For local CERT program managers and others who want to establish and maintain CERT training for teens, there are a number of tools at your disposal. Explore the links below for more information.

Teen CERT Videos

Other Useful Youth Resources

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