Registration open for Kirkland CERT program
Published 4:33 pm Thursday, January 15, 2015
Kirkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is now accepting registration for the spring 2015 class. The eight week course will be from 6-9 p.m. and start Feb. 25. Classes will be held the following seven Wednesdays with no class April 8. There is a required final simulation drill on April 25. Training will be held at the Kirkland Justice Center in Totem Lake.
The CERT program educates residents in disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire suppression, 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.
Cost for the eight week course is $35 for Kirkland residents and $50 for non-residents. Participants will receive a learning manual, hardhat, vest, backpack and emergency supplies. The program is sponsored by the city of Kirkland and Greater Kirkland Citizen Corps Council.
For additional information, or to register, visit www.kirklandcert.com. There is a maximum of 32 students.
