Redondo Beach Community Emergency Response Team

I went through the training 2002 and it is actually a lot of fun learning Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Medical Operations, First Aid, Cribbing, CPR, Search and Rescue, Disaster Psychology & Team Organization, Triage, Terrorism Preparedness, and it ends with a Course Review and Disaster Simulation.
Many cities offer this program and it is aimed at helping the Fire Dept in case of a major disaster. It is taught by the fire department and there is on going training. It is very intensive and lasts for several weeks. I encourage everyone to do it.
Along with the training they ask you to prepare an extensive emergency bag to have ready if needed.
If you do not live in Redondo check with your local fire department to see if they offer the CERT program. It is backed by FEMA.
As of April 09 I became a Registered Disaster Service Worker through RBFD CERT.
See webpage for more info.
Redondo currently charges $ 40 for the entire program
See photos from June 30, 2007 CERT Picnic at Moonstone Park