When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first
responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize
spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members are also called
upon to assist other counties and states during major disasters.
The CERT training program is provided to Carroll County citizens who
are 18 years or older at no cost. Refresher training for CERT graduates
is conducted.
Training Activities
Seasoned instructors from the Carroll County Emergency Management, Carroll County Sheriff Office, Carroll County Fire Department, as well as West Georgia Ambulance Service, conduct the training. The CERT program includes training in:
- Disaster medical operations (such as triage, treating life threatening injuries, assessment, Treatment and hygiene)
- Disaster preparedness
- Disaster psychology
- Disaster simulation exercise
- Fire suppression
- Light urban search and rescue
- Team organization
Non-Emergency Involvement
CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community such as:
- Presenting education presentations to the public
- Assisting with public safety awareness events
- Helping with community disaster exercises