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Emergency Management
Volunteer
The River Vale Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is looking for additional volunteers to join the ranks of citizen volunteers within the Township.
The next training session starts Sept. 26, 2024.
This group is comprised of residents ages 18+ from the Township who receive specialized training in the various areas of emergency management and response.
Purpose
The purpose of the CERT program is to train ordinary citizens to care for themselves, their family, their neighbors and finally, their community, in case of an emergency. These volunteers will help to improve the response and preparedness of the community and the emergency services.
The CERT training and education experience forms a crucial link between the community and the professional emergency response teams.
CERT is Honored for 15 Yrs. of Service
Training
All CERT members attend a basic training class which is held in Paramus, New Jersey. Instruction is received in the following areas:
Disaster Medical Operations
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Psychology
Fire Suppression
Light Search and Rescue
Terrorism Awareness
There are a total of 8 classes which are held during the evening. At the completion of the program, basic CERT safety equipment will be issued to each successful participant. CERT members receive additional training each year in the Township such as CPR, traffic/accident safety, mass casualty management, and sheltering operations.
CERT training is a great way to feel more empowered to protect yourself, your family and potentially your community.
If you would like any more information or would like to assist with our CERT program, please contact Deputy OEM Coordinators Bill Peters at FireAppWP@aol.com or Linda Wayne at sun384@aol.com.