CERT Training Description

CERT training through the Pittsylvania County CERT program is FREE to all county residents.  CERT training includes disaster preparedness, disaster fire suppression, basic disaster medical operations, and light search and rescue operations.  Classes are taught by experienced emergency first responders from our local Fire Departments, Police, and Search and Rescue.  Each training session is two-three hours in length, and offered several times a week for eight weeks.  Those who attend all sessions will receive a certificate of completion.  Those who choose to be an active CERT team member will receive a CERT hard hat and safety vest.

For a complete "typical" course outline click the link below:

Course Outline

 

CERT Training Schedule

Enrollment for the next training session is now open! Class times, dates and Middle School locations will be announced after sufficient enrollment is obtained.  Click Registration Form to register yourself!

Coordinators & Instructors

CERT Coordinator: 

Jim Davis

Deputy CERT Coordinators:

Ronnie Fowler
David Morgan
Danny Tate

Instructors:

Pete Boswell
Howard Crump
Jim Davis
Jeanna Ellis
Ronnie Fowler
Pearl Harris
Kenny Hudson
Terry Kelly
Chris Mitchell
Keith Moore
Stephanie Moore
David Morgan
Susan Morgan
Patricia Pope
Billie Jo Roach
Alex Shields
Eddie Walker
Gerri Walker
April Yeatts