Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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CERT Training
Join the Newport Beach Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and become a valuable resource for your community! Our CERT program offers training courses in both the fall and spring, giving you the skills to assist during emergencies and make a real impact when it matters most. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and serve. Sign up today to receive email updates and be notified about upcoming classes. Click below to apply and stay informed—your community needs you!
CERT Training Eligibility
The Newport Beach Fire Department provides CERT training for Newport Beach residents, schools, and businesses. The classes are taught by our CERT Coordinator, Newport Beach Firefighters, Newport Beach Lifeguards, and any guest subject-matter experts.
COURSES
Fall 2025 TBD
April/May 2025 (FULL)
| 4/29/2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Class 1 | |
| 5/1/2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Class 2 | |
| 5/3/2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Class 3 | |
| 5/6/2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Class 4 | |
| 5/8/2025 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Class 5 | |
| 5/10/2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Class 6 |
*All training classes will take place at Newport Beach Fire Station #7 located at 20401 Acacia Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
March 2025 (FULL)
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*All training classes will take place at Newport Beach Fire Station #7 located at 20401 Acacia Street, Newport Beach, CA 92660
CERT Program Topics |
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Class 1: Disaster Preparedness Class 2: CERT Organization & Disaster Psychology Class 3: Disaster Medical Operations 1 & 2, Light Search and Rescue Class 4: Fire Suppression/Utility Control & Fire Department Operations Class 5: Terrorism Awareness & Lifeguard Operations Class 6: Graduation / Disaster Simulation |
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NEW! Online Hybrid CERT Classes/Trainings
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Our Hybrid CERT program allows participants to complete approximately 16 hours of online course instruction at their own pace, offering flexibility to fit the training into individual schedules. The online portion covers essential disaster preparedness, emergency response techniques, and safety protocols, ensuring participants gain foundational knowledge before attending the hands-on component. After finishing the online training, participants will join us for approximately 14 hours, or two days, of in-person instruction, where they will work directly with our experienced NBFD Firefighters to practice critical skills such as fire suppression, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization. This blend of online learning and in-person practice provides an efficient and comprehensive way to become a fully trained CERT volunteer, with upcoming trainings offering the perfect opportunity to apply learned skills in a real-world setting. You must use the following two links below and choose a program to complete. You will create your own account and register on their websites to take the hybrid course. *The hybrid CERT Basic Curriculum and is available in English, Spanish and Mandarin. |
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Hybrid Options through California Specialized Institute or University of UTAH Online California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) *Once you have completed the online CERT program from one of the options above, you will need to email your course certificated to nbcert@nbfd.net to get registered for an upcoming in person skills day. |
Links
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David Gibson Fire Services Coordinator (CERT, Community Relations) 949-644-3112 | nbcert@nbfd.net |
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