Free emergency response training available for DeKalb residents
DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency is hosting two free Community Emergency Response Team training classes.
The first nine-week class begins 7–9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 at DeKalb Fire Rescue Headquarters, 1950 West Exchange Place, Tucker.
A second nine-week CERT class begins 7–9:30 p.m Tuesday, Jan. 9 at DeKalb Fire Rescue Headquarters.
Participants will learn what to do before, during and after a disaster. The training will also teach citizens to care for family members and neighbors.
Course topics include:
• Disaster preparedness
• Basic fire suppression
• Medical operations
• Light search-and-rescue operations
• Disaster psychology
• Team organization and terrorism
• Autism awareness
The class is free for DeKalb County citizens, and all participants must pass a background check.
Information: Chayne Sparagowski at csparagowski@dekalbcountyga.gov or 770-724-7812.
