Free Community Emergency Response Training

Mary Cook, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager

Seacoast Public Health Network

128 State Route 27

Raymond, NH 03077

Office: 603-244-7311

Cell: 603-231-9986

www.seacoastphr.org

The Seacoast Public Health Network and the Seacoast Medical Reserve Corps/CERT are excited to announce a free Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) class on Friday, May 6th from 6:00 pm 8:30 pm, and Saturday, May 7th and May 8th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The class will meet at the Department of Environmental Services at 222 International Drive, Suite 175, Portsmouth.

The class is a comprehensive preparedness training developed by FEMA and used in all 50 States, 3 territories and 6 foreign countries designed to help residents take care of themselves, their families and neighbors during an emergency. Topics include: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Psychology, Safety Strategies involved in a Terror Attack, Light Search and Rescue/Triage, Incident Command Systems, CPR and First Aid. Those who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the NH Fire Academy, and CPR and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association.

This class completes the core training requirements for the Seacoast Medical Reserve Corps/CERT, a team of medical and non-medical volunteers who train to support and assist local first responders during emergencies. No commitment to our MRC unit is required from those who enroll in the class. Following the completion of the class, participants can continue to attend trainings offered monthly at the Exeter Fire Department.

Contact Nancy Parker at 603-793-0786 or npccmrc@hotmail.com for more information or to register.

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