SWAT Exercise: Need for Volunteers
The 2017 NCR SWAT FSE, which is scheduled for April 26, 2017, is one (1) of two (2) exercises in the 2016-2017 NCR SWAT Exercise Series focused on exercising the NCR Coordinated Tactical Response Plan. Six (6) venues will host and support exercise play. Multiple SWAT teams will stage at and respond to a simulated […]
Special Thanks to Ray and Sharon Wingo
On February 15, 2017, Ray and Sharon Wingo were recognized at the monthly Anne Arundel County – Annapolis (AAA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) monthly training session for outstanding service to the team and broader community. For years, Ray and Sharon have been teaching the importance of fire safety, preparedness, and suppression for CERT and […]
Winter Preparedness Guide
Check out the Anne Arundel County Winter Storm Preparedness Guide
American Heart Association First Aid / CPR / AED
The Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course is designed to prepare students to provide first aid and CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Heartsaver courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), […]
CERT Basic Training Course, March 2017 Registration Open!
Dates have been released and registration is open! Schedule: Friday, March 31: 6pm-9pm Saturday, April 1: 8am-5pm Sunday, April 2: 8am-3pm Saturday, April 8: 8am-12pm (disaster simulation) Additional optional classes known as Basic + (Plus) including CPR/AED, First Aid, and Radio Communications will be offered following this class. More details to follow. Anne Arundel County […]
New Online Course: Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is offering a new self-paced, independent study course, Religious and Cultural Literacy and Competency in Disaster. This course explores how religious and cultural communities are engaged during disasters, how religious and cultural diversity and practice is protected by law, and how religious and cultural diversity can strengthen emergency management capabilities. […]
National Weather Service (NWS) Sterling Open House
The Sterling Virginia office of the National Weather Service (NWS) will be holding an open hose Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1. This will be an opportunity to see the operations of the local NWS office. – Learn how Warnings & Forecasts are Made – Hourly Weather Balloon Launch -Child Friendly Weather Experiments – […]
CERT Basic Training Class for the Police Explorers
From April 1-3, the Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT trained Police Explorers at the Fire Training Academy.13 students were taught lessons such as disaster preparedness, medical operations, basic search and rescue, and light fire suppression. Several exercises were conducted including basic triaging and victim carries. This was all in preparation for the final disaster simulation […]
AAA CERT to train the Police Explorers
The Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT will be training the Police Explorers April 1-9 at the Fire Training Academy. The Anne Arundel County Police Explorer Program was created to introduce high school-aged youths to the various careers in law enforcement. Police Explorers are uniformed, non-paid members of the department which meet once a week. During […]
CERT Basic Training Class, May 2016
Friday, 6 May, 19:00 – 22:00 Saturday, 7 May, 08:00 – 16:00 Sunday, 8 May, 08:00 – 13:30 Saturday, 21 May, 10:00 – 13:00 (final exercise) Anne Arundel County Fire Training Academy 415 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108 Register here CERT Basic Training is designed to prepare you to help yourself and to help […]
CERT Acting Opportunity
IIF Data Solutions Inc. is currently seeking 100 participants who will be acting as “victims” who will be “rescued “ as part of the National Guards Training for Emergency Preparedness. They do these Training Exercises all across the US and have had many CERT members in the past really enjoy the experience. The Event will […]
Workplace Violence / Active shooter VIRTUAL EXERCISE
On FEBRUARY 8TH, 2 – 4 PM EST get ready to STRESS-Test your Plans Workplace violence fear is an increasing concern nationally. Do you know what to look for before violence comes to work? How do your plans reduce these risks and threats? Join Firestorm and key national partners for an expanded 120-minute, no-fee, virtual […]
CERT Basic Training, Upcoming Classes in Greenbelt, February 2016
Interesting in volunteering in your community? CERT personnel train to prepare for disasters or an overwhelming event by identifying and mitigating potential hazards in the home, school and workplace. Check out these exciting training opportunities hosted by Greenbelt: 1) Basic CERT Training – Adults Only – Feb 6th/7th, 9a-4pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prince-georges-county-basic-cert-training-class-001-tickets-19665451896 2) Spanish only CERT […]
Free FEMA Training Courses Online
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute offers online self-paced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. FEMA Diversity Awareness Training (Online): This course recognizes the benefits of diversity in our workforce and FEMA’s commitment to valuing […]
Man vs. Machinery Incidents: Are You Prepared? – Webinar
Although CERT isn’t directly involved with response this still may be a seminar of interest and benefit. Man vs. Machinery Incidents: Are You Prepared? Date: December 29, 2015 Time: 3:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM GMT Event Description: A variety of machinery-entrapment situations are presented. Students learn how to […]
Skywarn Basic Spotter Class
Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT and the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Skywarn Basic Spotter Class. This class will be presented by professional Meteorologist from the National Weather Service from Sterling Virginia. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. Basics I is a good general overview of what it […]
Recipe for Safe Thanksgiving Cooking
#Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. Here’s the perfect #recipe for a fire-safe holiday. pic.twitter.com/PzhEBYv6Qr — U.S. Fire (USFA) (@usfire) November 20, 2015
Annual Meeting and Elections — 2018
The 2018 Anne Arundel – Annapolis CERT annual meeting and election of officers will be held during the month of November. Date and location will be posted once finalized. Additional details will be forthcoming on nominations for officers.
Mass Casualty Exercise, Lorton VA (Fairfax CERT) Saturday, November 21
Fairfax Community Emergency Response Team Master Exercise REGISTER This Master Exercise exercise will give our newly trained CERTs an opportunity to demonstrate skills and work together with our seasoned CERTs as an individual responder or as a neighborhood team. From moulage to triage, you’ll experience it all. This is a unique opportunity to practice your skills in […]
Laurel City OEM Planning ICS-300 & ICS-400 Classes
Laurel City Office of Emergency Management will be sponsoring ICS-300 and ICS-400 classes and are trying to determine the level of need / interest. The classes will be open to individuals outside of Laurel City. If you are interested send an email to Lena Grant, lgrant@laurel.md.us along with your contact information and affiliation. IC-100, IC-200 and […]