The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates community members about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area. CERT trains students in basic disaster response skills. During this 27 hour course students will learn: Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations and Triage, Light Search and Rescue, Team Organization, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism & the Incident Command System. 

Upon completion of the program, CERT members will participate in a drill that will put all of their new skills to work. CERT classes are held on weekends (Sat, Sun, and the following Sat).

All participants must be at least 17 years of age.   

You must be registered and have an email confirmation to attend class.

Check back for information on the 2026 Class Schedule

All classes are held at San Ramon Valley Fire's Training Tower located at 1500 Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, unless otherwise noted.

Interest List

Sign up for our CERT interest list to be notified about future CERT Classes.

Register for a Class

To register for a CERT class please complete and submit the Class Registration form. Questions can be sent to staff that can respond to specific Class Requirements.