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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue

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Venue: Fire Training Division
Address: Fire Department Training Facility, 997 Cedar Street
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Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Take a deep dive into the first steps that will help prepare you and your family to handle any disaster in the Bay Area and Berkeley.

Train in search and rescue operations while building hands-on skills using basic tools to find and rescue survivors in moderately damaged areas.

Key takeaways from Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue class:

  • Learn how search and rescue operations work 
  • Practice using basic tools effectively to find and rescue victims 
  • Develop skills to search for disaster survivors in areas of moderate damage 

This is the first class in a seven-unit series. Each class will give you hands-on experience in dealing with disasters that can impact Berkeley. Learn more about Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and follow our Eventbrite page to receive updates for new classes.

Contact

For questions or to request an accessibility accommodation, please contact the ADA Program Coordinator at least 72 hours before the meeting: (510) 981-6418, (510) 891-6347 (TDD)