CERT

CERT

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as Fire Safety, Light search and rescue.   CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. CERT is a nationwide initiative.

CERTT

Additional information can be found on FEMA's website by clicking here.

If you are interested in membership or training, please contact:

James Kirsch, Englewood OEM Coordinator

201-657-3674  | oem@cityofenglewood.org

Priscilla Lewis: Sr. REHS, Englewood Health Dept.

201-568-3450 x510 |  plewis@englewoodnjhealth.org

Aisha Osmann: PHI, Englewood Health Dept.

201-568-3450 x517  aosmann@englewoodnjhealth.org

Why Join?

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs help bridge the gap between when an emergency happens and when first responders can assist. These volunteers learn how to protect themselves, their loved ones, their neighbors and the community by assisting before, during and after an emergency occurs.  Teenagers interested in volunteering for community service credits are also welcome to participate.

The Englewood Community Response Team is a NJ Non Profit Corporation (CERT) provides free training to anyone interested.  This training is about 20 hours spread throughout a 2-month course which you can enroll in via this link.  During the training you will learn:  basic first aid, basic rescue, and fire suppression.   This training course is important following a natural disaster so you can help yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your community. 

Updated CERT.2025 pdf (1).pdf