Volunteer and Training

Volunteer and Training

Free Community Emergency Response Team Training

To register for the next FREE CERT Training class starting September 25th 2024, click on the following registration link: CERT Application

As we have seen in the media, natural and man-made disasters are becoming the new norm. Numerous hurricanes have impacted the City of Pompano Beach. Other disasters such as tornadoes, flooding, fires, hazardous materials incidents and acts of terrorism have also proven that the initial hours following a disaster may overwhelm emergency and rescue personnel and volunteers are a valuable resource within their communities.

CERT training with the Pompano Beach Fire Department will include interactive hands-on training. There are no examinations required to successfully pass this program, however your skills will be measured through practical exercises. Through the course, you will learn lifesaving skills that will assist your family and our community during the first critical hours after a disaster. At the conclusion of the program, students will receive a certificate and become a member of the Pompano Beach Community Emergency Response Team. Participant enthusiasm continues through service with our many on-going volunteer opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact Krystal Aaron at 954-547-2471 or krystal.aaron@copbfl.com

Additional Training

IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b
This course introduces and overviews the National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.

IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c
ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This course describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).