Continuing education

 Take a free online independent study course through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute  ( https://training.fema.gov/emi.aspx ) or a  CPR course through the American Red Cross ( https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class ) to increase your knowledge.

Information about online Incident Command System and National Incident Management System courses can be found at https://training.fema.gov/nims

Opportunities for local continuing education for CERT members will be posted here.

East 1488 CERT sponsors refresher courses for skills learned in CERT training.  Watch here for announcements about upcoming refresher courses.  Contact us at info@e1488cert.org if you need a refresher course for one or more CERT units.

Online - Download the newest CERT Basic Training manual here or at https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019.CERT_.Basic_.PM_FINAL_508c.pdf  

Watch here for information about Emergency Preparedness Events.

The CERT Rodeo is an annual CERT training event that draws CERT teams from Houston, Harris County and the region for a day of skill practice, team building and fun! 

To learn more visit  https://www.harriscountycitizencorps.com/About/Partner-Organizations/CERT-Rodeo.  Contact us at inro@e1488.org if you would like to join the East1488 CERT team at the Rodeo.