TEEN CERT is a joint county and federal Homeland Security initiative directed at making our schools and communities safer by having educated/ trained youth capable of preparing and responding to disasters and emergencies.
Montgomery County TEEN CERT training is an integral part of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Volunteer Services, focused on disaster preparedness, awareness of county public safety programs, and encouragement of stronger community involvement..
The 42 hour training program is approved for Student Service Learning hours for ages 14-18. Pre-registration is required for the course which runs Wednesday nights 7-9 pm and Sunday afternoons 12:30-4:30pm at PSHQ, 100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Course is free but space is limited. Attendance at all sessions is required for certification.
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TEEN CERT is a joint county and federal Homeland Security initiative directed at making our schools and communities safer by having educated/ trained youth capable of preparing and responding to disasters and emergencies.” Montgomery County TEEN CERT training is an integral part of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Volunteer Services, focused on disaster preparedness, awareness of county public safety programs, and encouragement of stronger community involvement.. The 42 hour training program is approved for Student Service Learning hours for ages 14-18. Pre-registration is required for the course and is free, but space is limited. Attendance at all sessions is required for certification. For more information contact Teen CERT Coordinator Kathee Henning at katheecert@gmail.com or teencert@montgomerycert.org. Classes start Wednesday, January 21st and run through Sunday, March 22nd. There will be no class on February 15 due to the President’s Day holiday.
The brochure below highlights the 2026 training program.