CERT Training


Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

Do you know how to assist your neighbors and co-workers in any emergency situation? Will you be able to help if Emergency Services are delayed? If your answer was not a resounding yes, then consider taking the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training course offered by Montgomery County.

Montgomery County’s enhanced Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course will prepare you for common emergencies situations and the hazards and disasters that may impact the DC Metro area.

This course follows the FEMA CERT training curriculum.  Topics include fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster preparedness, wound care, disaster psychology, team organization and disaster response. Additionally, this course includes CPR/AED training.

Register for the Next Class

The next CERT Basic Course will start April 23rd, 2025. This is a five-week course. It will take place on Wednesday evenings virtually and Saturday mornings at 100 Edison Park Drive in Gaithersburg.

Registration is now closed. Please check back for the next available class.

If you have any questions, please send an email to registrar@montgomerycert.org