Opportunities From: Providence Emergency Management Agency

Volunteer: Fall 2025 CERT Course

The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and teaches introductory emergency preparedness skills. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher, basic first aid, and how to prepare yourself and your family for disasters!


Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Dates:  October 21 - November 13
Time: 6PM-9PM
Location: 591 Charles Street, Providence RI 02904

In order to become CERT certified, you must participate in 6/8 lectures and the practical CERT Rodeo.

CERT Class Schedule
Tuesday, October 21 - Unit 1: Disaster Response
Thursday, October 23 - Unit 2: CERT Organization
Tuesday, October 28 - Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
Thursday, October 30 - Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
Tuesday, November 4 - Unit 5: Disaster Psychology
Thursday, November 6 - Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
*Wednesday, November 12 - Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations
Thursday, November 13 - Unit 8/9: Terrorism and CERT/Final Exam
The CERT Rodeo: TBD!

For any questions about CERT, please contact Alexa Griffin at agriffin@providenceri.gov

Program: CERT

The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and teaches introductory emergency preparedness skills. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher, basic first aid, and how to prepare yourself and your family for disasters!


Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Dates:  October 21 - November 13
Time: 6PM-9PM
Location: 591 Charles Street, Providence RI 02904

In order to become CERT certified, you must participate in 6/8 lectures and the practical CERT Rodeo.

CERT Class Schedule
Tuesday, October 21 - Unit 1: Disaster Response
Thursday, October 23 - Unit 2: CERT Organization
Tuesday, October 28 - Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1
Thursday, October 30 - Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2
Tuesday, November 4 - Unit 5: Disaster Psychology
Thursday, November 6 - Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls
*Wednesday, November 12 - Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations
Thursday, November 13 - Unit 8/9: Terrorism and CERT/Final Exam
The CERT Rodeo: TBD!

For any questions about CERT, please contact Alexa Griffin at agriffin@providenceri.gov

Program: CERT

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 21, 2025 through Nov 13, 2025

Zip Code: 02904

Allow Groups: No