National CERT Community Emergency Response Team Council

03/03/2024

Attention Program Directors, Training Officers & Exam Coordinators: June 30, 2024 is the Last Day for AEMT and Paramedic Psychomotor Examinations. Examination requests and rosters can be submitted now!
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03/03/2024

REMINDER: Apply today for the Heart Safe Community Awards!!! The award, sponsored by the PulsePoint Foundation, recognizes fire departments with creative approaches for improving therapies for patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes and sudden cardiac arrest. The award recognizes two categories: agencies serving large and small/mid-sized communities.

Applications for the EMS Section’s Heart Safe Community Award are due March 10, https://buff.ly/3M7X0gV

03/03/2024

The Journal of Special Operations Medicine (JSOM) brings together the global interests of Special Operations' First Responders. Our official handbooks and resources remain the gold standard for all who work in operational medicine and tactical casualty care. For more information, please visit the JSOM Online Store at https://buff.ly/3wsgcD2

03/03/2024

Snapshot: Radiological Operations

Students learn how weather can affect hazardous material plumes during the Advanced Radiological Incident Operations (ARIO) Course this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. The five-day offering teaches responders how to safely respond to and manage a variety of radiological incidents.

11/01/2021

Today we offer our congratulations to Putnam County Emergency Management/911 Director Frank Chapman on his retirement after over 30 years of service. Frank has been a role model for many in the emergency management community and we are truly grateful for his service!
We wish you all the best!
Below: EMD Director GE McCabe presents Frank Chapman with a certificate of recognition for his service.

10/28/2021

10/28/2021

“I would like to thank Biden for appointing Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell to the position of U.S. Administrator. Dr. Moore-Merrell is a well-recognized expert in the fields of health and safety and the medical services. I know that she will be a forthright advocate for local firefighters and personnel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and abroad,” said Fire Chief Ken Stuebing (he/him/his), President and Board Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

10/28/2021

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10/28/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically worsened a nationwide staffing shortage for emergency medical technicians and paramedics bringing longstanding issues — including low federal reimbursement rates and salary con

10/28/2021

05/09/2021

The mission of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security is to provide a safe and secure state by ensuring the proper response to all levels, manners and phases of emergencies, disasters and crimes.

11/12/2020

09/25/2020

Clay County CERT provides the community with relevant, up to date, and entertaining information to increase preparedness and build resiliency!

09/04/2020

08/21/2020

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