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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

CERT training is designed to teach community members how to help themselves and the people around them during and after a disaster.

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2024 Spring CERT Schedule

CERT Logo showing silhouettes of buildings and trees in front of the letters C E R T. Text at the bottom says 'Community Emergency Response Team'Class Dates

Thursday Evenings
May 9 to June 20
6:00 - 9:00 PM

Saturday, June 1,
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Disaster Drill

Saturday, June 22,
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 

Registration is now open:

The Auburn CERT class is offered free of charge.

Class graduates will receive a backpack, hard hat, a reflective vest, safety goggles, and other gear to keep. Participants are asked to provide their own work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

Classes are held at the Auburn Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 1 E Main St.

For more information please call 253-876-1925 or email Auburn Emergency Management.

About CERT

CERT is a blend of hands-on and classroom education that will have participants practicing extinguishing fires, treating injuries, and search and rescue techniques, as well as learn skills like emergency preparedness, utility safety, prioritizing medical care, emergency communications, and how to address the psychological impact of disasters. At the end of the course, CERTs will find, rescue, and treat 'injured' survivors for the final earthquake drill!

    Preparedness Classes

    Auburn Emergency Management offers free emergency preparedness classes to Auburn-based community groups, neighborhood groups, schools, and workplaces with 10 or more participants.

    The presentation can be customized to fit the timeframe and environment that works best for the group, and includes information about local hazards, building an emergency kit, and making a household plan.

    To schedule a class for your group, contact Emergency Management at 253-876-1925 or email Auburn Emergency Management.


    CPR and First Aid

    The Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) offers CPR and First Aid classes in cooperation with Puget Sound and Renton regional fire authorities. Learn more about VRFA CPR and First Aid classes.

    CPR classes may also be offered locally by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.