Our CERT Team is looking for new members and will be holding a class on Saturday, October 15th, and Sunday, October 16th from 8:00 – 6:30. I am reaching out to all of you to see if anyone would be interested in joining this hardworking volunteer group? The class will be held at the fire station at 400 Main St. and there is no cost.
They meet/train once an month and volunteer at several events in the town such as concerts on the green, Paul Bowers Lacrosse Tournament, and the holiday festival in December. They also assist in times of emergencies by helping out in the EOC during major weather events and they run the towns emergency shelter at the high school. As town employees you may be called on to help out during emergencies so those duties/responsibilities will take precedent over CERT.
The following is a description of the class and a link to sign up if you are interested:
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the 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. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
CERT allows you to meet new people and become a valuable asset to your community. In addition, you will learn new skills that prove beneficial in emergencies and everyday life.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080445ada622a4f49-somers1
Thank you for your consideration and please reach out if you have any questions
Glen Reynolds, Captain/Deputy Fire Marshal
Emergency Management Director, Somers Fire Dept.
400 Main St., Somers, Ct. 06071
860-749-7626 – Station