Culver City To Offer Free Emergency Response Training In November

CULVER CITY, CA — A few spots remain in the Culver City Fire Department’s free Community Emergency Response Team, where residents receive in-person skills training, officials said Wednesday.

CERT classes are scheduled for Saturdays Nov. 7 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The two-session course will teach participants practical skills to help themselves, their families and their neighbors during an emergency, officials said. Topics include disaster preparedness, fire safety, basic disaster medical operations and light search and rescue.

Hands-on activities also give participants opportunities to practice these skills.

The training is open to people ages 16 and older who live or work in Culver City. Participants must attend both full days to complete the course.

Before registering for the in-person sessions, participants must complete a free, 12-hour, self-paced online CERT course. They must then download their completion certificate and upload it when registering for the course.

To access the online course and registration instructions, go to the Fire Department’s CERT training webpage. For questions, email CulverCityCERT@culvercity.gov.