Red Cross Shelter Management
Where: Red Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City
When: Thursday, November 30
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
When large groups of people are temporarily displaced from their homes, volunteers and city staff respond by opening operational shelters. This evening class will help prepare CERT members to effectively and sensitively manage team shelter operations to meet the needs of people displaced as a result of a disaster. Join us for a presentation from the American Red Cross on disaster relief shelter organization and operations. Topics that will be covered include:
Identify how a shelter is structured and operates
Explain the activities and tasks that take place in shelters
Explain the types of works that shelter service workers will perform and how to do it
Identify Client needs
Identify the different types of shelters
CERT CE TRAINING: Flood Response – Sandbag Prep Training
Date: 11/18/2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Belmont Corporation Yard, 110 Sem Lane, Belmont
Topics to be covered: Where can you find sandbag stations? How do you assemble sandbags? How do you properly use the tools commonly found at a sandbag station? How do you safely lift sandbags, AND, how do you stack them so they are most effective to divert water or protect an area against flooding?
Important Notes: This training will take place OUTDOORS. Please dress for the weather. Also, please wear Face Covering, closed shoes/boots, and bring: work gloves, CERT helmet, and CERT Vest.
SOUND The ALARM – Smoke Alarm Installation event
Date: 11/11/2023
Time: 7:45 AM – 02:15 PM
Location: San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
Help make your neighbors safer! We partner with the American Red Cross to install FREE smoke alarms in residences in our cities. You can choose what role you’d like – Installer; Educator; Documentarian.
Don’t worry! Training is provided to all volunteers. Lunch is included.
Volunteers will be sent out in teams of 2 or 3 to residences that have made appointments with the Red Cross. Register on Neon so we know how many CERTs to expect, please.
CE Class – CERT-Specific PG&E Training
Date: 10/25/2023
Time: 6:25 AM – 08:45 AM
Location: San Mateo City Council Chambers, 330 W. 20th Av
This is a Continuing Education (CE) class for CERT-trained members, only. Great information on keeping yourself safe when it comes to electricity and natural gas. This class really is helpful to your situational awareness, and will feature information that will help you in your daily life, as well as during emergencies!
CE Class: SHELTER Fundamentals (led by Red Cross)
Date: 10/21/2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Fire Station 28 1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404
Room: EOC / Training Room
This class will prepare you to assist in a Shelter – such as one set up by Red Cross, or by one of our cities, after a disaster. This is a very realistic assignment for CERT members in a disaster. Even if you have taken this training before – things have changed since the Pandemic … so considerations have changed.
Space is limited, so please register through Neon.
Please plan to arrive at 8:45 AM to sign in, settle in, and we can start on time.
2023 Belmont Water Dog Run
Date: 10/14/2023
Time: 6:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Mobile Command Vehicle at Twin Pines Parking Lot (near City Hall)
What: Belmont Water Dog Run 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun and Fido Run – Assist with Runner Directions and Traffic Management
Fire Station Open House
Date: 10/07/2023
Time: 8:30 AM – 01:30 PM
Location: Fire Station 28 1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Foster City
Saturday, October 7th at Fire Station 28 CERTs needed to staff a CERT Booth, keep people off the fire apparatus, pass out goodies, hand out snacks & water, show off one of our CERT trailers, show off HAM Radio, update people on SMC Alert and Zonehaven, and keep people safe should the engine or truck have to move due to a call.
September 11th Ceremony
Date: 9/11/2023
Time: 8:20 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Fire Station 21, 120 S. Ellsworth Ave. San Mateo
Every year, we pause to remember those lost in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001. There will be a short, solemn ceremony at SMCFD Fire Station 21 in San Mateo. We ask that you arrive wearing your CERT teamwear (polo, t-shirt, or vest) and plan to stand at attention together during the ceremony. Event begins at 8:30 AM. Please arrive by 8:20 AM. Event is usually over by 9:15 AM.
Save the Date- Chili Cookoff in Central Park
Date: 8/26/2023
Time: 10:30 AM – 05:30 PM
Location: San Mateo Central Park
The Firefighters have asked SMCFD CERT to staff the water booth, and give out preparedness information to our neighbors. Your help is needed at this fun event which benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association and other local charities.
TRAFFIC CONTROL – Summer Days Event (Choice of Either Day)
Date: 8/19-20
Time: 11:00-1:00 PM
Location: near PJCC on Balclutha
Special Request from City of Foster City for CERT assistance. For CERTs who have taken the CERT Traffic Management Class. Manage traffic for the Summer Days event at a lightly traveled intersection. Maintain your team’s safety at all times. Assist visitors by directing them to the parking areas. Assist residents by allowing them to drive through to their homes.
Save the Date- Disaster Preparedness Day 8/5
Date: 8/05/2023
Time: 8:15 AM – 2:15 PM (2 shifts)
Location: San Mateo Event Center 1346 Saratoga Dr
Your assistance to fellow residents to learn about preparedness, CERT, SMC Alert, Know Your Zone, etc. is very appreciated. The more education and information we can provide, will make our community stronger and more resilient. We have an upcoming CERT Course in late August, so you’ll be helping promote that for residents who live or work in Belmont, Foster City, or San Mateo.
National Night Out
Date: 8/01/2023
Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Belmont Library 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Parking Lot
Date: 8/01/2023
Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: King Center 725 Monte Diablo Ave- Parking lot
Date: Tuesday, August 1
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Red Morton Park
SMC Fire CERT PICNIC
Date: 7/30/2023
Time: 11:00 AM – 02:00 PM
Location: Ryder Park 1801 J. Hart Clinton Dr.
Health and Harmony Festival
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (two – 2.5 hour shifts)
Staffing Needs: Four CERT Members (only two members have signed up to help so far..) Please let Lee lbach@redwoodcity.org know if you are interested in participating.
Search and Rescue/Triage/Disaster Medical/Survivor Removal MCI Exercise
Date: Saturday, July 8 Saturday, July 22, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway St, Redwood City
Since the exercise has been scaled back, we will be providing “substantial snacks” instead of lunch. If you know someone who would like to be a victim, please have them email lbach@redwoodcity.org. Please RSVP by Monday, July 17
The staffing opportunities are:
- Assist at the ICP – We will need six people (This is the most requested position, please don’t be offended if you make this request, but are not assigned to this position..)
- Staging Manager
- Scribe
- Radio Communications
- CERT Response Teams (this is what we train for!)
- Victims – This position is for non-CERT members (family, friends, etc.). You will not be a victim unless you specifically request to be a victim or if you have not completed the entire CERT Academy, but still want to participate.
There will be a refresher training to help you prepare for this exercise (highly encourage you to attend..!), here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, July 5
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Red Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Ave Redwood City
4th of July – CERT Patrol
Date: 7/04/2023
Times: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM and 7:00- 10:00 PM
Location: Leo J. Ryan Park, 650 Shell Blvd. Foster City
We’ve been asked to provide CERT Teams to patrol the area of the Foster City 4th of July Celebration.
We are the force magnifiers for our professional responders. CERT Patrols (3 people each) will walk around a specific area (we’ll change the area each hour) and report in anything unusual. Then, the professionals will take it from there!
**If you are a HAM Radio Operator, please let Sandra know – we need a HAM Radio Operator on each team.
We will have two (2) shifts. Please sign up for the shift you prefer.
Thank you for volunteering to help make celebrating our nation’s birthday extra special!
National CERT Conference
Date: June 26 – July 1
Location: Burlingame Hyatt Regency
SOUND The ALARM – Smoke Detector Installation event
Date: 5/6/2023
Time: 7:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Center 725 Monte Diablo Ave San Mateo
We partner with the American Red Cross to install needed smoke alarms in residences in our cities. Don’t worry! Training is provided to all volunteers. Lunch is included. And, what a terrific way to give back and increase the safety of our community.
Building Damage Assessment – CERT CE Training
Date: 4/25/2023
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Beresford Center 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
This is a skill set that all CERTs should be familiar with. Whether or not to go into a building. What to look for when assessing a building/home. This is a CE Class and is only for CERT members.
EARTH DAY – Foster City Clean-Up Day
Date: 4/22/2023
Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Fire Station 28 / EOC 1040 E. Hillsdale Blvd
SMC Fire CERT has been especially requested to handle EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT, COMMUNICATIONS, and SAFETY OFFICER duties. 9 HAM Radio Operators and 16 other CERT volunteers needed!
*** All CERTs are eligible, but Ham Radio Operators and CERTs who have completed Traffic Management Training are needed.
SPRING CERT ACADEMY
Redwood City / San Carlos CERT is proud to announce a new CERT Academy!
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. Please see the attached flyer for additional information that is covered during each class.
Spring CERT Academy Schedule:
Thursday, March 30 – Introduction to CERT and Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, April 6 – CERT Organization
Thursday, April 20 – Disaster Medical, Part 1
Thursday, April 27 – Disaster Medical, Part 2
Thursday, May 4 – Search and Rescue
Wednesday, May 10 – Fire Safety and Utilities
Saturday, May 13 – Skills Day
The Disaster Psychology and Terrorism Modules will need to be taken on-line and information will be provided during the first class.
Wednesday/Thursday classes are from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will be held at the Red Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Ave in Redwood City. The Saturday Class will be from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and will be held at the Armory, 939 Valota Rd in Redwood City. During the Saturday morning session students will have the opportunity to practice the training they received in the classroom, then in the afternoon students will participate in a mock disaster exercise. Participants must complete all classes and Skills Day in order to receive a CERT Certificate of Completion and become a member of the Redwood City and San Carlos CERT Community. Make-up options will be available by request.
Please RSVP to lbach@redwoodcity.org. Lee Bach will then send out information with additional class details.
Spring CERT ACADEMY
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Dept CERT is proud to announce a new CERT Academy
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.
Spring CERT Academy Schedule:
Tuesday, March 7 – CERT Class 1 Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, March 9 – CERT Class 2 CERT Organization/ Disaster Psychology
Tuesday, March 14- CERT Class 3 Disaster Medical Part 1
Thursday, March 16- CERT Class 4 Disaster Medical Part 2
Tuesday, March 21- CERT Class 5 Fire Safety & Utility Controls/CERT Activation
Thursday, March 23 – CERT Class 6 Light Search & Rescue
Tuesday, March 28- CERT Class 7 Terrorism/ Radio Communications
Saturday, April 1 – SKILLS DAY
Stop The Bleed Class
Stop the Bleed is a nationwide program designed to empower civilian bystanders to act quickly and save lives. Learning basic training on how to control bleeding in an emergency, until first responders are able to take, over could make a difference in someone’s life..
Join us for a one-hour, hands on training to learn techniques to quickly control severe bleeding with pressure, packing, or a tourniquet until help arrives. At the end of the session, you’ll receive a certificate of training, and one hour of continuing education credit.
Please Note: This class is limited to only 16 students; pre-registration is required.
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm
Cost: *Free*
Where: Community Activity Building
Address: 1400 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City
RSVP to lbach@redwoodcity.org by Thursday, March 2, 2023 if you would like to attend this training, pre-registration is required as class size is limited.
Beginners MOULAGE Classes
Class: Intro to Moulage
Date: 2/15/2023
Time:6:00 PM – 07:30 PM PT
Location: The Lodge at Twin Pines, 40 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
Class: Hands-On Moulage
Date: 3/9/2023
Time:6:00 PM – 07:30 PM PT
Location: The Lodge at Twin Pines, 40 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont
Learn the make-up techniques to make “wounds” look real. Valuable in drills and exercises! The second class gives you a chance to build on what you learned, practice and get ready for Skills Day (April 1st).
FRS CERT Radio Class
As you may already know, effective communications during a disaster is of the utmost importance and it’s extremely important that CERT members not only know how to use radio’s, but how to use them properly and with purpose. Please join Redwood City/San Carlos CERT for a course on emergency communication emphasizing FRS and GMRS radios. In addition to a discussion on these radios, how to use them and other relevant information, you will also have an opportunity to put your skills to practice!
Answers to these questions and more:
- Why should CERT members have radios and emergency communication skills?
- What are the different license requirements for amateur (ham) radio and for FRS and GMRS radio, and how do I get a license?
- How are these radios used by CERT in an emergency according to a CERT communication plan?
- How do I configure a typical FRS radio such as the Midland radios stockpiled by RWC-SC CERT?
- What radio(s) should I buy, and which features are most important?
What: CERT Radio Training
Date: Monday, February 27
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Community Activity Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City
Who: Redwood City/San Carlos CERT Members
Taught by: Bruce Hargreaves
Note:
- Students will have an opportunity to practice using the radios by playing the domino game (it’s very challenging and fun it you have not had the chance to “play” this game before!)
- Class size is limited to 35 students
- If you have never taken an FRS/GMRS Radio class before, this is worth your time.. J!
- You will receive 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit for attending
RSVP to lbach@redwoodcity.org by Wednesday, February 22 if you would like to attend
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