Spring 2020 CERT Basic Training

Thank you for your interest in the Keller CERT Association.  Our next training class will begin 2/4/2020 and the class is full at this time. We are no longer accepting applications. Check this web site in the Fall of 2020 for the announcement of the 2021 class. Please see the schedule for details of classes and dates. Spring 2020 Class Schedule. To be eligible to attend the class, you must be 18 years of age or older and live or work within the city limits of Keller or in the Keller ISD.

To enroll, please fill out the online Keller CERT Application form.  Or, if you would prefer a paper application, you may download and fill out the form (see link) and return to Keller Fire-Rescue, PO Box 770, Keller, TX 76244: Application Revised 12-31-13 .

This program trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations so they can assist with hazards that may impact Keller. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members will be prepared to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also involved in non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.

The 10-week course provides participants with hands-on learning including Fire Department demonstrations and familiarization, an engine and ladder demonstration, a station tour, a tour of a medic unit and a disaster simulation.


Spring 2020 Class Schedule

Location / Time (unless otherwise specified)

  • Keller Fire Administration (817) 743-4400
  • 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX 76248
  • 6:30pm to 9:30pm
  • Training Room Phone 817-743-4499

Instructors

Name Email Phone
Mike Alexander mda1301@gmail.com 817-657-2254
James Duran DesertDogDuran@aol.com 682-429-9187
Page Kahler pkahlers@verizon.net 501-804-0114
John Grubb john.grubb@outlook.com 469-556-7974

Schedule

Date Class # Subject / CERT Lesson # Lead Instructor Remarks
2/4/20 1 Introduction – CERT 1 Alexander
2/11/20  2 Fire Suppression – CERT 2  Alexander Fire Extinguisher Training
2/18/20 3 Fire Department Session 1 Alexander Engine demo and hose evolutions; Location: Station 1
2/25/20 4 Disaster Med Ops 1 – CERT 3 Duran
3/3/20 5 Disaster Med Ops 2 – CERT 4 Duran
3/10/20 Spring Break – No Class  No Class
3/17/20 6 Fire Department Session 2  Duran  Station tour and medic demo; Location: Station 1
3/24/20 7 Search & Rescue -CERT 5 Kahler, Grubb Debris and victim removal simulation
3/31/20 8 Team Organization & Disaster Psychology – CERT 6 & 7 Kahler, Grubb
4/7/20 9 Terrorism and CERT – CERT 8 / Radio Ops / Course Review Kahler, Alexander, Grubb
4/14/20 10 Simulation – CERT 9 All  Disaster simulation; Location: Station #2 Storage & Support Building