Needs From: United Way of Ventura County

Volunteer: CERT - Community Emergency Response Team Training - Spring 2026

Community Emergency Response Team - FREE Training!

Ventura County Fire Department instructors teach this six-week week course, one evening per week, and a final exercise held on Saturday. 

Participants learn valuable emergency preparedness and response skills for self, family and community.

Reduce hazards in your home and create an emergency plan for your family. Stock important items in your emergency kits to shelter-in-place or evacuate when necessary. Fire Safety and practice putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher. Disaster medical first aid -- when you are the first to see an injured person, be prepared to help! Set up a treatment area for survivors. Light search and rescueThe CERT program teaches residents how to prepare before an emergency incident and how to respond.  After a major incident, volunteers and helpful people are needed.

Invite friends and family members to take the classes with you!  

Participants who complete the course receive a free CERT starter personal protective equipment (PPE) kit, with gloves, goggles, helmet, vest, a whistle and flashlight.

Respond to this opportunity to be notified when the next Camarillo CERT class is scheduled.  Contact Heidi Zahrt, Hzahrt@cityofcamarillo.org, or 805-383-5688, with questions any time.  

For information on all Ventura County Cities' CERT coordinators and class schedules, please see this page:  CERT Training – Ventura County Fire Department



Agency: City Of Camarillo

Community Emergency Response Team - FREE Training!

Ventura County Fire Department instructors teach this six-week week course, one evening per week, and a final exercise held on Saturday. 

Participants learn valuable emergency preparedness and response skills for self, family and community.

Reduce hazards in your home and create an emergency plan for your family. Stock important items in your emergency kits to shelter-in-place or evacuate when necessary. Fire Safety and practice putting out a fire with a fire extinguisher. Disaster medical first aid -- when you are the first to see an injured person, be prepared to help! Set up a treatment area for survivors. Light search and rescueThe CERT program teaches residents how to prepare before an emergency incident and how to respond.  After a major incident, volunteers and helpful people are needed.

Invite friends and family members to take the classes with you!  

Participants who complete the course receive a free CERT starter personal protective equipment (PPE) kit, with gloves, goggles, helmet, vest, a whistle and flashlight.

Respond to this opportunity to be notified when the next Camarillo CERT class is scheduled.  Contact Heidi Zahrt, Hzahrt@cityofcamarillo.org, or 805-383-5688, with questions any time.  

For information on all Ventura County Cities' CERT coordinators and class schedules, please see this page:  CERT Training – Ventura County Fire Department



Agency: City Of Camarillo

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 93010

Allow Groups: No