2011 CERT Invitational (Burbank, CA)

The Burbank Fire Department cordially welcomes your team to compete in the 2011 CERT Invitational.

This September 17, ten teams will execute high-intensity skills challenges based on the Citizen Corps CERT curricula. In this second-annual event, a mix of municipal and industry teams will compete to achieve the highest cumulative score over six distinctive stations:

Fire Suppression
Victim Triage and Casualty Collection Area
Search and Rescue Operations
Cribbing and Victim Extrication
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CERT comprehensive written exam


Each station is designed for six team members. Overall team size may range between a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of ten (10). All competing teams are required to provide an additional person that will be assigned to the overall event to assist with competition administration and logistics. All competing members are required to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment, though all operational materials will be furnished at each station.

General registration is now open and is handled online through the Eventbrite service:
2011invitational.eventbrite.com

Registration will remain open until all positions are filled. There is an entry fee of $50.00 for CERT teams from a city or county agency; $100.00 for business/industry ERT teams.

Ticket categories on registration page:

Municipal CERT Team
Business/Industry Team


Teams may pay by credit card or check. There is a nominal service fee charged by the registration website for credit card transactions. If your organization chooses to pay by check, when registering please click "show other payment options" under the "order now" button and a new button "pay offline" will appear. Click this option. Teams that withdraw before July 31, 2011 will be given a refund.

Additional information and regulations can be found at:
BurbankFireCorps.org/CERT_Invitational

We'll see you in September!


Erik Day
2011 CERT Invitational Coordinator

competition@burbankfirecorps.org
http://www.burbankfirecorps.org/CERT_Invitational/
www.ci.burbank.ca.us

Red Cross Class - Psychological First Aid

The Red Cross is offering a Psychological First Aid class - a disaster services class.

The class is free and there is no pre-requisite and is open to all.

It will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, July 9th immediately following the regular monthly Ojai Red Cross Meeting -- Arc Enrichment Center, 210 Canada Street, Ojai.

To sign up contact Kris Mannale at 987 1514 ext 320, or emailing him at mannalek@usa.redcross.org

Provide Kris with your address and phone number as he needs that for the signup registration process.

"Feeling Safe, Being Safe" Training (by Area Board 9)

Please see the attached flyer for an upcoming emergency preparedness training scheduled for Saturday, March 12, in Ojai.

How to attend a make-up CERT class for credit

Oftentimes, it's not possible to attend every session with your primary class and CERT instructor. As there are ongoing CERT classes held throughout the County, it's important to make efforts to complete your training by attending makeup classes.

This easy procedure should be followed when attending another CERT class to makeup hours for credit towards graduation - especially when it will be with a different instructor.

1. Locate another class - ask your current instructor for suggestions or go to County CERT Web-site at: http://fire.countyofventura.org/Community/CERT/CERTClassSchedule/tabid/98/Default.aspx

2. Contact makeup class instructor and confirm OK to attend -- this is not a requirement, but a good suggestion, so they know you're attending.

3. Print out this makeup form and take with you to class - http://fire.countyofventura.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=jZ%2flB39dHW0%3d&tabid=98

4. Introduce yourself upon arrival at class.

5. Ensure you have makeup instructor fill out bottom of form

6. Return makeup form to your primary CERT instructor to be processed for credit

New! CERT Class begins on Tuesday, March 15th

Ojai Valley CERT is pleased to announce a new CERT Training that begins in March. It is important this program is maintained with active community interest. Please clear your calendar and register, or complete any make-up classes and graduate.

• Ojai Valley Community Emergency Response Team course!
*Register now!* Classes are open to all Ojai Valley and North Coast residents at least 18 years old or older and are free of charge. Bilingual participants are especially welcome and needed! Those in need of makeup classes to complete their CERT training are particularly encouraged to take part. Upon graduation, all CERT volunteers are provided a pack of personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, flash light, etc) for emergency response. To register, call (805) 654-2703, the office of Ventura County District 1 Supervisor Steve Bennett, sponsor of the training, and speak with Cindy Cantle or Brian Brennan. Thanks!
1) Tues, March 15, 2011, 6:30-9pm
2) Tues, March 22, 2011, 6:30-9pm
3) Tues, March 29, 2011, 6:30-9pm
4) Tues, April 5, 2011, 6:30-9pm
5) Tues, April 12, 2011, 6:30-9pm
6) Tues, April 19, 2011, 6:30-9pm
7) Graduation drill date to be determined by the class.
Oak View Park & Resource Center (OVPARC), 555 Mahoney Ave, Oak View
For more info or to register, call Cindy Cantle or Brian Brennan at (805) 654-2703.

• City of Ventura Community Emergency Response Team course!
Classes are open to all City of Ventura residents at least 18 years old or older and are free of charge. Bilingual participants are especially welcome and needed! Those in need of makeup classes to complete their CERT training are particularly encouraged to take part. Upon graduation, all CERT volunteers are provided a pack of personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, flash light, etc) for emergency response. For more info or to register, contact Heidi Caldwell: (805)658-4717 or . Thanks!
1) Wed, March 16, 2011, 6:30-9pm
2) Wed, March 23, 2011, 6:30-9pm
3) Wed, March 30, 2011, 6:30-9pm
4) Wed, April 6, 2011, 6:30-9pm
5) Wed, April 13, 2011, 6:30-9pm
6) Wed, April 20, 2011, 6:30-9pm
7) Graduation drill date to be determined by the class.
Police/Fire Headquarters, 1425 Dowell Dr, Ventura
For more info or to register, contact Heidi Caldwell: (805)658-4717 or hacaldwell@cityofventura.net

NOTE: Both the Ojai and Ventura classes will combine together for the final CERT Graduation exercise -- great way to network and gives an opportunity for former CERT Graduates to assist & support in a larger scale training event.

Note: The Ojai and Ventura classes are purposely staggered next to each other, so you can attend a make-up session at the other location, if needed.

The complete Ventura County CERT training calendar is at:
http://fire.countyofventura.org/Community/CERT/CERTClassSchedule/tabid/98/Default.aspx

Webinars for Neighborhood Tabletop Exercises

I haven't gone through one of these programs yet, but it looks to be very promising. Please take a look at the links.

What: Webinars for Neighborhood Tabletop Exercises January - June 2011.
Who: Recommended for CERT teams/communities or other spontaneous emergency volunteers (recommended that at least 3 people/group register & participate simultaneously).

Links:
http://www.drc-group.com/project/footprint.html

http://www.drc-group.com/library/exercise/formidable/Formidable-Neighborhood-ExerciseFlyer.pdf

* Free to participate
* Several scenarios to consider: earthquake, flood, hurricane, influenza pandemic, tornado, and wildfire.
* May work best if a group is participating together in one location.

Ojai Day 2010 - Pics

Ojai Day 2010 was supported well with volunteers from Ojai Valley CERT, Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club and American Red Cross (Ojai).