Final C.E.R.T. Training of 2008

The final C.E.R.T. training of 2008 will take place at the end of October and beginning of November. Please remember, you do not have to take the courses in order, so join in at any time. It will be held at James River Assembly of God on Oct 24, 25 and Nov 1. With an Exercise to follow at the Air Field in Ozark.

The schedule will be as follows:

Fri 10/24 Units 1 & 2 from 1800 hrs to 2130 hrs. Yes it’s military time, you should use it and write it when documenting Emergency Management Incidents. If you’re really confused just subtract 12.

Unit 2 is Fire Suppression so wear clothes that you can get dirty. No open toed footwear. Bring your own goggles if you have them.

Sat 10/25Units 6,7, & 8 + Health Dept P.O.D. PPT; if we get through those units early, we’ll start unit 3. The instructors are very respectful of your time and want to make good use of it while you’re there.

Sat Nov /1 We’ll be doing Units 3,4 & 5. at 0900 hrs. Lots of practicum’s, laying on the floor, moving wood, bandaging, victim transport etc. And then we’ll go to the air field in the early afternoon for a big exercise. I’ll need those from the Ozark First Baptist class to be at the air field with us for your exercise as well. It’s not required but it’s very helpful. Those from the Hope church class we need you for victims so please RSVP me and let me know if you can be there (airfield) around 1400 hrs.

James River Assembly will have snacks and drinks at the church for those taking this class as well as Lunch on both Saturday. This class is limited to 50 participants. If you have any Q’s You can call Phil at 0300 hrs, here’s his home number-….. Not really, that would be funny though. Email me with Q’s

Directions to the Air field are as Follows:

From Lambert's Restaurant, head West over Hwy 65 to the first left Rd, N.22^nd turn Left at the Rapid Roberts Gas station. Go south for 0.7 mi the drive way will be on your left, I’ll have a CERT sign out there. Park in the designated area and we’ll deploy you from there.

Everyone who has CERT gear, Helmets, vests, packs etc. bring them. We’re going to get a big picture for the National Cert Newsletter so trim your eye brows.

When this next class at James River Church is completed, we will have trained over 150 people in Region D since May 1^st of ’08. Thank you to all who made that possible.