community emergency response team
About Milton Township CERT
During a catastrophic disaster, there is a very good chance that your neighborhood will be on its own during the early stages of the event. After such a disaster, citizens will naturally volunteer to help.
Without proper training, these people can expose themselves and others to potential injury and even death. Experience has shown that basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills improves the ability of citizens to survive until first responders or other assistance arrives.
CERT Training Class
The basic course will include those components necessary to get you ready to perform basic CERT functions. Each member must complete the 12 hour University of Utah Online Course, combined with a four week in person class. The In-person portion of the class will be an action packed four weeks of learning practical hands on skills.
During training, teams will learn:
Fire Safety and Suppression: Team members will learn how to use extinguishers and other equipment to recognize and suppress small fires.
Disaster Medical Operations: Team members will learn how to conduct triage, establish medical treatment areas, and provide basic first aid for victims.
Damage Assessment: Team members will learn how to rapidly assess damage employing a standardized format used throughout the country by CERT.
Light Urban Search and Rescue: Team members will learn light urban search and rescue planning, techniques, and rescuer safety.
Organization, Terrorism and Disaster Psychology: Experience has shown that basic training in disaster survival and rescue skills improves the ability of citizens to survive until first responders or other assistance arrives.
Disaster Preparedness: CERT training instructs team members to prepare themselves, their families and their neighborhoods for the various hazards that may occur.
Who is eligible for CERT training?
CERT is for anyone who is interested in helping his or her neighborhood prepare for a disaster and provide assistance afterward. Training is provided free of charge to all residents of DuPage County.
During the course, each Team member will receive a backpack filled with tools and equipment, which is yours to keep as long you are part of Milton Township CERT.
In addition, graduates are certified by the State of Illinois and provided a photo I.D. which is recognized by all of our DuPage County First Responders.
We are an all-volunteer community trained and equipped organization dedicated to responding to and meeting the needs of our fellow citizens.
After completing the course. you will also be ready to participate in dozen of community events throughout the year including local parades, festivals and concerts.
Classes are offered to all DuPage County residents throughout the year.
Course Curriculum
All Participants will need to complete the Free Online CERT 3.0 course, provided by University of Utah, prior to the final exam on week 4. It is recommended you take this course prior to the practical training in weeks two and three. as you will have an overview of the knowledge we will be practicing.
Week 1
Intro to CERT Overview of situations we may encounter in CERT.
Week 2
Practical exercises
Fire safety & Extinguisher practice Outdoor and indoor search and rescue.
Week 3
Practical exercises Hands on triage & medical.
Week 4
Mock Disaster Exercise & Graduation
Ready to Apply?
Click this link to be sent to a Google Form that will securely submit your application.
Stay in the Know -
Weekly emails are sent to all active Milton Township CERT members.
If you are not receiving weekly correspondence to get sign up information about upcoming CERT events, please email us at [email protected].
