WHAT IS CERT?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live.
CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as:
- Fire safety
- Light search and rescue
- Team organization
- Disaster medical operations
The CERT program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
In 2004, Daisy Mountain Fire Department formed its own Community Emergency Response Team of dedicated team of trained volunteers commited to equipping fellow community members of Anthem, Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Desert Hills and New River with the skills to properly manage any disaster or emergency.
Through the CERT Basic Training Course and public outreach efforts our team is devoted to strengthening community resilience during and after a disater or emergency.
The CERT program supports the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Defense.
DMFM Citizen Corps has established the following process to ensure a candidate is the best fit, committed to our mission, and will make a positive impact on the organization as well as the communities we support.
Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical Citizen Corps Volunteer Process:
Minimum age: 18
- Submit a Volunteer Application
- Volunteer Interview
- Finger Print and Background Check
- Welcome Packet
- Hep B Vaccination Packet
- ADOT Driver License Motor Vehicle 39 Month Record Request
- CPR-AED-FirstAid Card ( Offered free of charge to all volunteers)
Annual Required Training's:
- Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Training
- Citizen Corps Driver's Training
- Infectious Disease Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- CPR, AED and Basic First Aid (2 year Certification)
Volunteer Application.pdf
Questions?
Contact: Citizen Corps Program Coordinator
Phone: 623-465-7400 ext. 341
Email Address: Jeremy.Kennedy@DMFD.org
