Starting a CERT Program
Step 6: Establishing a Training Cadre
Words of Advice: Establishing a Training Cadre
Dale Kleos - Whatcom County, Washington
Develop a Training Plan
Having a plan for training your CERT trainers is important. Some of our volunteers are sent to EMI and we also have an in-house train-the-trainer program.
Rachel Jacky - Portland, Oregon
Use Local Resources
We offer train-the-trainer directly through the Portland fire department.
Joe Lowry - Memphis, Tennessee
Form Partnerships
One way to build a cadre is through establishing partnerships. We partner with our local fire department because they are experts on much of the emergency information.