What is CERT and how do I Become a Member?
A. CERT is an acronym for the “Community Emergency Response Team.” The City of El Segundo offers this course at no charge, which is designed to teach members of the community to be self-reliant following a disaster or emergency, when emergency services (i.e., fire, police, and ambulance services) may be stressed and unable to respond as normal. The course is 8 segments (3 hours each) totaling 24 hours, and focuses on 6 key areas: Disaster Preparedness, Basic Fire Suppression, Medical Procedures I & II, Light Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism, and Incident Management. Upon graduation, you may purchase an optional emergency response kit ($60.00 fee), which contains a helmet, vest, goggles, gloves, first aid kit, whistle, and other supplies that you may need in the minutes and hours following an emergency. You can also store a change of clothes in this kit as well. For more information, please contact the Emergency Management Coordinator at (310) 524-2252 and visit the Fed
