Community Emergency Response Team - CERT offered at West Pierce Fire and Rescue - Station 20
Community Emergency Response Team - CERT offered at West Pierce Fire and Rescue - Station 20
Educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Location
10928 Pacific Hwy SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Hours
Office: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, closed noon-1pm
Application process
Email to register. Applicant needs to complete a six-class training series and one final hands on drill. Classes are held throughout the year.
Eligibility
Residents in the Lakewood and University Place area that wish to be more involved in emergency preparedness in their community. Must be over the age of 16.
Fee
No cost.
Agency info
West Pierce Fire and Rescue
Provides numerous services to the community including fire suppression, emergency medicine and transport, technical rescue, hazardous incidents, fire prevention, inspections and fire and life safety education.