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.

The South San Francisco CERT welcomes volunteers of all ages and physical abilities interested in supporting our community in the event of an emergency or disaster. CERT is part of the South San Franciso Fire Department. SSF CERT is led by SSF Fire Emergency Services Manager, Ken Anderson, Sr.

      • Each member of the team completes the CERT Basic Training progam, which covers how to be better prepared, and how to respond and recover from a disaster.

      • CERT Training Program graduates can become a member of the SSF CERT who meet monthly to train, work together, and practice. CERT operates under the guidance of the SSF Fire Department.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program will provide you valuable training on how you can be better prepared, respond to and recover from a disaster. The CERT basic training program is a course that consists of five 3 hour sessions and two 8 hour sessions. The following topics are covered during the course:

      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Fire Safety and Suppression
      • Disaster Medical Operations
      • Light Search and Rescue Operations
      • Disaster Psychology and Team Organization
      • CPR and First Aid Certification

After graduating from the CERT program, you have the opportunity to join dedicated volunteers on the South San Francisco CERT Team. The team meets monthly to train on various scenarios may be encountered.

South San Francisco CERT
480 N. Canal St., SSF, CA 94080
(650) 829-4336


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