Community Training

Disaster Preparedness

Generalized disaster preparedness training is available to interested community groups and organizations. This 90 minute presentation covers general disaster preparedness information, community resources, and local hazards information. To schedule a class for your group, contact the Emergency Preparedness Office at 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov.

Neighborhood Disaster Groups - Map Your Neighborhood (MYN)

Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) is a neighborhood based disaster preparedness program, designed to help organized neighborhoods become prepared for disaster. The program is designed for individual neighborhoods to come together in a 90-minute session and do basic disaster planning that will assist them in the first 60 minutes of any disaster. Neighborhoods need to be self-organized and willing to meet together as a group. Neighborhoods who take this important step in disaster preparedness will be provided all necessary organizing materials and support from emergency management staff and specially trained volunteers. If your neighborhood is interested in organizing under the MYN program, contact the Emergency Preparedness Office at 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training

CERT training is comprised of 24+ hours of classroom education and hands-on practice in topics including disaster preparedness, emergency management, fire safety / suppression, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, disaster communication, disaster psychology, and all-hazards identification and awareness, including terrorism. Classes are free and basic safety equipment is provided. Students are required to provide minimal materials, such as sturdy shoes and work gloves.

Graduates have the opportunity to become registered emergency workers with their respective cities and the State of Washington, allowing them to aid in local and regional disasters. Graduates also have the opportunity to participate in local and regional continuing education activities, including training and field exercises. Fire department and emergency management professionals from the cities of Auburn and Pacific, as well as the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) teach CERT classes.

Upcoming CERT Classes

• CERT Class #9: This class will be taught entirely in Spanish. The class will run three Saturdays May 10, 17 & 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drills will be included in the three days listed. NOTE: There will be no class on May 24th, Memorial Day weekend.
• CERT Class #10: Three consecutive 8 hour days June 24, 25 & 26 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Drills will be included in the three days listed.

Register for CERT Classes

Pre-registration is required for all courses and space is limited. To register:

• Open the application form below
• Type your information into the boxes on the form
• Print the document
• Sign and date form
• Mail or fax to:
• Emergency Management
  Attn: Training
  340 E Main St., Suite 201
  Auburn, WA 98002
  Fax: 253-939-7769

For more information, or to receive a registration form via mail, please call 253-876-1925 or e-mail emergencyprep@auburnwa.gov.

Training Application Form