The City of Orange, in collaboration with the Orange Fire Department and the Orange Police Department, offers the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety and doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

• The training educates people about disaster preparedness and how to assist neighbors and coworkers following an event when professional responders are not immediately available.
• The classroom training and hands on drills teach community members about fire safety, light search and rescue, triage, first aid, team organization, disaster psychology, terrorism, and disaster medical operations.
• The free trainings are being held throughout the year, however classes fill up quickly. Interested businesses and residents should submit an application at their earliest convenience.

Current Sessions

CERT Basic Training: March 6 - April 3, 2024 (20 Hour Course):

• Every Wednesday from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Drill and graduation on April 3, 2024

Supplemental Training Optional: April 12, 2024 (4 Hour Certification Course):

• CPR/First Aid/AED on April 12, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Submit Your Application Below!