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Volunteer organization The Whittier Narrows earthquake in 1987 underscored the area-wide threat of a major disaster in California.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept was developed and implemented by the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985. Further, it confirmed the need for training civilians to meet their immediate needs. As a result, the LAFD created the Disaster Preparedness Division with the purpose of training citizens and private and government employees. The CERT course will benefit any citizen who takes it. This individual will be better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster. Additionally, if a community wants to supplement its response capability after a disaster, civilians can be recruited and trained as neighborhood, business and government teams that, in essence, will be auxiliary responders. These groups can provide immediate assistance to victims in their area, organize spontaneous volunteers who have not had the training and collect disaster intelligence that will assist professional responders with prioritization and allocation of resources following a disaster. Since 1993 when this training was made available nationally by FEMA, communities in 28 states and Puerto Rico have conducted CERT training.
07/13/2026
We had a great time supporting LFD's Young Heroes Community Day in the Park on 7/11! The kids had a great time!
06/21/2026
Working at the Lansing Fiesta Saturday night!
06/20/2026
We had a great time supporting the Lansing Fiesta at Adado Park!
06/20/2026
What is the Hazardous Materials Rating System?
Chances are you've seen the HazMat diamond that denotes the presence of hazardous materials.
The National Fire Protection Association standard provides a readily recognized, easily understood system for identifying specific hazards and their severity.
🔷 Health (left side, blue)
🔷 Flammability (top, red)
🔷 Instability (right side, yellow)
🔷 Special hazard (bottom, white)
Hazards are each rated on a scale of 0 to 4. Zero indicates the lowest amount of risk. A four indicates the most amount of danger. Anything above #1 you want to stay away from.
06/20/2026
Tornadoes don't wait for the final whistle.
🌪️ If a warning is issued, move quickly and calmly to a designated shelter or into an interior room. Have a meet-up plan with your group in case you get separated.
06/20/2026
Do you know about CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training?
🚨 It's an invaluable program that teaches essential skills for handling emergencies and disasters.
Here's why you should consider getting involved…
1️⃣ Be Prepared:
CERT equips you with practical knowledge on first aid, fire safety, search and rescue techniques, and more. You'll be ready to assist your community in times of need.
2️⃣ Help Others:
By volunteering with CERT, you can make a real difference when disasters strike. Whether it's a hurricane, earthquake, or other crises, your skills can save lives.
3️⃣ Build Resilience:
Learning these skills not only benefits you personally but strengthens community resilience as a whole. Together, we can recover faster and support each other better.
4️⃣ Empowerment:
Gain confidence knowing you have the ability to act effectively during emergencies. It's empowering to know you can contribute positively in challenging situations.
If you're interested in learning more or joining CERT training, comment below or email us at [email protected].
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815 Marshall Street
Lansing, MI
48912