"To do the greatest good, for the greatest number, in the shortest amount of time."
After every major disaster, volunteers emerge to do the initial search, rescue, fire suppression, and first aid. Because this volunteering inevitably takes place, it makes sense to maximize the results of these efforts through formal training. In the U.S., such training programs are known by the acronym CERT: Community Emergency Response Team.
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"To do the greatest good, for the greatest number, in the shortest amount of time."
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 members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
The training is free and consists of 7 modules that include medical operations, search and rescue, basic fire suppression and disaster preparedness.
