Whenever the crises come from disaster deployment, blue-sky events, or through team interactions, de-escalation strategies are another “tool” CERT personnel should have. Using her experience in alternative education, community service, and CERT, Dee will share some simple universal strategies and tips anyone can learn.

Participants will learn effective communication skills (loosely based on the FEMA IS- 242 Effective Communications Class) and some highly interesting and engaging team building games and exercises. These activities can be used for meetings and refresher classes or just for fun. Excellent in helping develop efficient radio communications, improving problem-solving skills, and helping avoid conflict […]

Prerequisites: A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state agency. • IS-100: Introduction to ICS • IS-200: Basic ICS for Initial Response • If you are not a first responder, CERT Basic Training is required. • For current first responders: CERT Basic Training or IS 317  is required. • Approval from […]

Prerequisites: A referral from a CERT-sponsoring agency, typically a local, regional, or state agency. IS-100: Introduction to ICS IS-200: Basic ICS for Initial Response If you are not a first responder, CERT Basic Training is required. For current first responders the CERT Basic Training or IS 317 is required. Approval from the State Coordinator Agency […]