Douglas County CERT — Free Community Emergency Response Team Training

About This Opportunity

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains community members to safely assist professional emergency responders during disasters. The free 26-hour training — offered by the Tri-County Citizen Corps covering Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, and Dodge counties — covers emergency preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, search and rescue basics, and disaster psychology. CERT graduates become certified community first responders. This training is one of the most direct free pathways into careers in emergency management, homeland security, fire service, EMS, and public health preparedness. Contact Tri-County CERT at (402) 339-4334 ext. 208 for current training dates.

Who Can Apply

Free. Open to all Omaha metro community members. 26-hour training across multiple sessions. Contact Tri-County CERT at (402) 339-4334 ext. 208 or visit necitizencorps.org/cert for training schedule.