Starting a CERT Program
Step 4: Acquiring Training Materials
CERT Resource Requirements Worksheet
Listed below are resources you will need to start your CERT program. You may identify others, especially if you speak with one of the CERT Program Coordinators, but this information will get you started.
Category | Items |
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Administrative Equipment & Supplies | Classroom and Exercise Facilities |
Course Materials |
Instructor Guides Student Manuals (1 per student) |
Classroom Supplies |
Chart Paper Masking Tape Pencils/Pens Certificates of Completion Wallet Cards |
Audio/Visual Equipment |
Computer (with PowerPoint 2000 software) Computer Projector VHS Player TV Monitor(s) Easel Stands |
Fire Suppression Equipment |
Class A:B:C Fire Extinguishers (1 for every 5 students) Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher (1) Fire Pan & Propane Tank Fire Suppression Supplies: Pyrex® Jar w/Lid (optional) Cotton Swabbing (optional) Wooden Matches Fire Pan Road Flares and Pole Propane Fuel |
Medical Equipment |
Mannequin Blanket |
Medical Supplies |
Examination Gloves Triangular Bandages 4" x 4" Bandages Towels Splints |
Search and Rescue Supplies |
Blanket Pry Bar or Long 2 x 4 Jackets Wood (for leveraging and cribbing) |
Miscellaneous Supplies |
Hard Hats Vests Flashlights Work Gloves Goggles Other (List): |
Training Props |
Mockups of utility (gas and propane) valves, breaker boxes, fuse boxes, etc. Other (List): |
Personnel |
Firefighters EMTs or Paramedics Other (List): |
Advertising Materials |
Registration Forms Flyers Other (List): |
Information Management Tools |
Tools to track: Who takes the course When they graduate Refresher training and exercises How often CERTs are deployed |