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.
DATES: Monday evenings, March 2 through April 6, 2026
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 rescue
The 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.
Register now for the upcoming Camarillo CERT class!
Contact Heidi Zahrt, Hzahrt@cityofcamarillo.org, or 805-383-5688, with questions any time.
For other Ventura County Cities' CERT coordinators and schedules, please visit: CERT Training – Ventura County Fire Department
