The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
Onboarding Process:
Thank you for your interest in CERT, the Community Emergency Response Team of North Lincoln County, Oregon.
Sponsoring Agency: North Lincoln Fire & Rescue District #1
To learn more about the onboarding process (how to become a CERT Team member), click HERE to download a flyer explaining the steps involved.
Monthly member (and guest) meetings held the first Wednesday of each month at 6PM - Bob Everest Fire Station (Station 14) training room - Google Meet option available for those who prefer to attend remotely. Bob Everest Fire Station is located at 2525 NW Highway 101 in Lincoln City. The training room is on the south (Grocery Outlet) side of the building. The main entrance is locked after business hours. Please park at the Congregational Church, not Grocery Outlet.
Please send email to president@northlincolncountycert.org if interested in attending or with questions.
In Person Training:
Over the course of 5 sessions, CERT members receive training in earthquake and Tsunami awareness, disaster fire suppression techniques, disaster medical operations, first aid/CPR, light search and rescue as well as team organization and management. CERT Training culminates with a disaster simulation and comprehensive course review. All classes are taught by trained personnel, including firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, alomng with CERT Team members with an emphasis on hands-on practice.
The next in-person class will start Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 5:30PM (April 9th - 30th & Saturday, May 9th). The classes will be held at North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Station 16 (St. Clair, behind Otis Cafe, 4520 SE Hwy 101, Lincoln City) You can enroll in the class (held once/week) here on the OCCC registration site. The class is part of the Spring session and will be printed in the "Catch the Wave" publication. "Catch the Wave" is delivered via USPS and widely circulated. Keep an eye out and follow OCCC on Facebook.
Online Training Option:
There is a FREE, online training option offered by the University of Utah School of Public Health. This training takes about 12 hours to complete.
Learn More About CERT
In Lincoln County, the leaders of each CERT chapter are members of the Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council, which was authorized by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to coordinate CERT response throughout the county. CERT Chapters are individually sponsored. North Lincoln County CERT is sponsored by the North Lincoln County Fire & Rescue District.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office assists the Chapters by utilizing the Volgistics program for online volunteer applications, background checks, maintaining training records and volunteer assignments.
Website - click here to go to the webpage for the Lincoln County Citizen Corps Coordinating Council with more CERT information
Membership Application - complete this application and all classroom and in-person CERT training requirements to become a member of North Lincoln County CERT
CERT Fact Sheet - English
CERT Fact Sheet - Spanish