Anyone can join CERT. We need volunteers to support the Incident Command System (ICS) command and general staff functions and to volunteer in the disaster field with response missions.
What are the training requirements?
The national CERT Basic Training is required to be a CERT volunteer.
CERT Basic Training
The CERT Basic Training provides self-help training to volunteers such as disaster medical operations, light search and rescue operations, terrorism, and other important topics.
What does it take to be a CERT member?
Complete the online CERT Orientation
Create a profile within the Ohio Responds Database at www.ohioresponds.odh.ohio.gov
Disclose your full medical license within your profile* if you are registering as a medical volunteer
Affirm the Oath online
Take the required training
*Profiles in researching status within Ohio Responds will remain in that status until all requirements are met.