2025/2026 Coastside CERT Calendar
Stay tuned! We are pleased to present a whole year of CERT training opportunities & events. This is the current plan but life happens and everything is subject to change. We endeavor to let everyone know program dates as early as possible but sometimes that results in having to change dates, times, or locations as we get closer to the actual event. We'll keep you updated right here. All classes are offered free of charge.
Have it your way! CERT Basic Training is offered twice a year, Spring and Fall. Thank you for your enthusiastic responses! Fall 2025 CERT is full. Spring CERT 2026 is open for registration. You may choose in-person training coursework (preferred option) leading to Training Day & Graduation or online coursework that dovetails into the same in-person Training Day & Graduation.
Advanced CERT Training (ACT) classes are offered for all of you awesome certificated CERTs (currently, there are 509 Coastside CERTs). It's an a la carte menu of topical classes usually held at Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St, Half Moon Bay. These classes provide an opportunity to focus on a specific CERT skill or topic and to get hands-on practice as appropriate.
Educate the Coastside (ETC) These classes are open to all Coastsiders. Previous topics included "Shake & Bake"- Earthquake & Wildfire + Disaster Food & Water Preparation, Stop the Bleed, Disaster First Aid, and Storm Safety.
2025 ACT & ETC training topics:
Neighborhood Leadership Forum
Single Skill: Fire Extinguisher Training
Radiopalooza - Radio Training: Walkie-Talkie Basics and Beyond
Neighborhood Command Post ("NCP") + Great Coastside ShakeOut Prep.
Field Team Operations & Practice
Stop the Bleed
Coastside CERT Neighborhood Action - Please scroll down to see what's happening where you live.
Neighborhood Leads, want your neighborhood events, radio practices, and drills listed on this calendar? Happy to post them! Please send a brief description to coastsidecert@gmail.com
2025
November
Hood 2 Hood Neighborhood Leadership Meeting
Date: Monday, November 3rd
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: Zoom - Link will be sent closer to the meeting date.
This is our second Neighborhood Leadership Zoom meeting this year.
What We’ll Accomplish Together:
We are inviting the neighborhoods to get involved in helping create this forum, bringing ideas and best practices from each neighborhood.
As the number of CERT graduates continues to grow, we need more active involvement with mentoring and continued training in the coming years.
The purpose of these zoom meetings is to build relationships between neighborhoods, discuss issues and share best practices.
Agenda:
Welcome
CERT Activation
Coastside CERT Website
Ideas for Neighborhood Classes
January 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Forum
Fall CERT In-Person Basic Training Academy Schedule
This is a 5-class course taught in English. Attending all 5 classes is required for graduation.
Dates, Times & Locations:
Wednesday evening Zoom, October 29, 6:30-8:30 PM
All of the remaining classes will take place at Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Wednesday evening, November 5, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday evening, November 12, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Format: 1 Zoom class + 4 In Person Classes, including the last class: Training Day & Graduation.
Attendance: Required at all 5 sessions to graduate.
Eligibility: Open to everyone 18+; 14-17 yrs. with parent/guardian written permission. All classes will be taught in English by David Cosgrave and his team of certificated CERT instructors. HMBHS students who graduate from the course receive 20 hours of community service credit.
Questions? Please email coastsidecert@gmail.com
CERT Class #1
Date: Wednesday, October 29th
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Zoom - https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/94802246562
How to Survive Local Hazards:
Fire in Tom Lantos Tunnels
Tsunami
Flooding
Downed Power Lines & Electrified Water
Earthquake
Wildfire Evacuations
Extended Power/Utility Outage
CERT Class #2
Date: Wednesday, November 5th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Preparedness
CERT Organization (ICS)
Intro to Radio Comms
CERT Class #3
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Medical Operations I
Triage
Disaster Medical Ops II
Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Light Search & Rescue
CERT Class #4
Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Psychology & Mental Health
Terrorism & CERT
Stop the Bleed
CERT Class #5 Training Day & Graduation
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Orientation
Hands-On Skills Training
Disaster Simulation
Graduation
November 27th - Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
December
Holiday break! 🎁 - no training or meetings except events organized by neighborhoods.
2026
January
Neighborhood Leadership Forum Advanced CERT Training (ACT)*
Date: Saturday, January 17th
Time: Set-up and Sign-in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am
CLASS: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Q&A/Re-set venue: 11:30 am to Noon
Location: 1191 Main Street Half Moon Bay, Coastside Fire Protection District Fire Station 40
Everyone with an interest in organizing their neighborhoods is invited. *Even though it is an ACT for most of us, non-CERTs who are involved or interested in neighborhood leadership are encouraged to attend. We will answer your questions and welcome your shared lessons learned from trying to organize your own neighborhoods.
Please use this LINK to sign up for the class! Each participant must register separately. Link will be activated in December.
Overview of CERT, neighborhood organization, map review, discussion of rally points, and support for organized neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Communications/Emergency Communications.
Data Managers: CERT roster, privacy policy, neighborhood rosters and mailing lists.
Trials/Tribulations and Success Stories from organized neighborhoods.
Questions/Answers/Support Requests.
Break-out sessions to include: Ham radio information, forms/organization, tips on recruitment, etc.
If you have questions or a topic you want to be sure we cover, drop it onto the sign-up form.
Registration will close on Thursday, January 23rd.
February
CERT Skills Refresher
Date: Saturday, February 17
Time: 7:00–3:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Purpose: All CERTs are invited to come and update their skills at multiple skills stations.
Fire and Utility Control: Fire Suppression, Gas Utility Shut Off
Triage
Bleeding Control
Clear the Airway
Mass Casualty Collection Point
Lift & Carry
Patient Assessment
Splint Positioning
Documentation Tracking
March
Spring CERT In-Person Basic Training Academy Schedule
This is a 5-class course taught in English. Attending all 5 classes is required for graduation.
Dates, Times & Locations:
Wednesday evening Zoom, March 11, 6:30-8:30 PM
All of the remaining classes will take place at Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Wednesday evening, March 18, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 21, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday evening, March 25, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 28, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Format: 1 Zoom class + 4 In Person Classes, including the last class: Training Day & Graduation.
Attendance: Required at all 5 sessions to graduate.
Eligibility: Open to everyone 18+; 14-17 yrs. with parent/guardian written permission. All classes will be taught in English by David Cosgrave and his team of certificated CERT instructors. HMBHS students who graduate from the course receive 20 hours of community service credit.
Questions? Please email coastsidecert@gmail.com
CERT Class #1
Date: Wednesday, March 11th
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Zoom
How to Survive Local Hazards:
Fire in Tom Lantos Tunnels
Tsunami
Flooding
Downed Power Lines & Electrified Water
Earthquake
Wildfire Evacuations
Extended Power/Utility Outage
CERT Class #2
Date: Wednesday, March 18th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Preparedness
CERT Organization (ICS)
Intro to Radio Comms
CERT Class #3
Date: Saturday, March 21st
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Medical Operations I
Triage
Disaster Medical Ops II
Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Light Search & Rescue
CERT Class #4
Date: Wednesday, March 25th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Psychology & Mental Health
Terrorism & CERT
Stop the Bleed
CERT Class #5 Training Day & Graduation
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Orientation
Hands-On Skills Training
Disaster Simulation
Graduation
Local Neighborhood Events
Coastside CERTs organize their own local neighborhood events.
Coastside CERTs organize their own local neighborhood events.
Events in black type are upcoming or recurring activities. Previous events are noted in grey typeface.
Montara
Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network (Net) practice. First Tuesday of Every Month, 7:00 p.m. Channel 22.
Scheduling Evacuation Drill Town Hall Meeting
Moss Beach
Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network practice. Fourth Tuesday of Every Month, 7:00 p.m. Channel 3.
El Granada
EG Prepared: Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network practice. Weekly on Tuesdays. 6:30 p.m. on Channel 21.
El Granada Community Preparedness Meeting, 1st Wednesday of each Month, 6:30 p.m. at EG Fire Station 41
July 2: No meeting scheduled for July
June 4: PG&E will discuss their recent equipment stagings at Pillar Point Harbor when heavy storms were expected
May 7: DART Support in Emergencies
April 8: Firewise Community
Mar 5: Tsunami Briefing from David Cosgrave, DEM
Feb 5: Master Gardeners Presentation - Defensible Space
East Miramar
Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network practice. First and Third Monday of every Month. 7:00 p.m. (1900) on Channel 6.
Frenchman’s Creek
FCPrepared: Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network practice. Third Monday of each Month. 7:00 p.m. (1900 local) on Channel 8.
Kehoe/Casa del Mar
Highland Park
Alsace Lorraine
Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network practice. Second and Fourth Monday of Every Month, 7:00 p.m. Channel 22.
Ocean Colony
February 2 Neighborhood Meeting with Chief Cosgrave and Battalion Chief Anderson. Cañada Cove and Ocean Corner were invited.
Cañada Cove
Walkie Talkie Radio Communications Network practice.
February 1 Neighborhood Meeting with Chief Cosgrave
Moonridge
March 6 Neighborhood Meeting with Chief Cosgrave
Previously held 2025 Coastside CERT events
(To be updated throughout the year)
2025
January
Neighborhood Leadership Forum Advanced CERT Training (ACT)*
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Time: Set-up and Sign-in: 8:00 am to 8:30 am
CLASS: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Q&A/Re-set venue: 11:30 am to Noon
Location: 1191 Main Street Half Moon Bay
Coastside Fire Protection District Fire Station 40
Everyone with an interest in organizing their neighborhoods is invited. *Even though it is an ACT for most of us, non-CERTs who are involved or interested in neighborhood leadership are encouraged to attend. We will answer your questions and welcome your shared lessons learned from trying to organize your own neighborhoods.
Please use this LINK to sign up for the class! Each participant must register separately.
Overview of CERT, neighborhood organization, map review, discussion of rally points, and support for organized neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Communications/Emergency Communications.
Data Managers: CERT roster, privacy policy, neighborhood rosters and mailing lists.
Trials/Tribulations and Success Stories from organized neighborhoods.
Questions/Answers/Support Requests.
Discussion of appropriate Tsunami responses.
Break-out sessions to include: Ham radio information, forms/organization, tips on recruitment, etc.
If you have questions or a topic you want to be sure we cover, drop it onto the sign-up form at the link below.
Registration will close on Thursday, January 23rd.
Half Moon Bay High School Winter Real Life Learning Service Jam
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 11:45–12:25 PM
Location: HMBHS Auditorium
CERT Karen Hoffman organizes this event twice a year to sign up HMBHS students with local agencies and nonprofits for real life learning opportunities and to earn their 35 community service hours credits required for graduation. Coastside CERT is hosting a table at the event and will reserve spaces for HMBHS students in Spring CERT. This is Coastside's version of TEEN CERT.
Interested HMBHS students should check in with Karen and register for in-person Spring CERT Basic Training Academy at coastsidecert.com/training. Please add that you are a HMBHS student in the "other" section of the Google signup form.
February
Portable Fire Extinguisher Training Single Skills Educate the Coastside Event
Date: Saturday, February 22nd
Time: 7:45–10:30 AM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Please call Senior Coastsiders at 650-726-9056 to request enrollment.
March
Spring CERT Instructional Q&A Zoom for Online Candidates
Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: A Zoom link will be sent to qualified students.
An Instructional Q&A Zoom led by Lead Instructor David Cosgrave to localize FEMA curriculum for Spring CERT online students who have completed the 10 online modules.
Spring CERT In-Person Basic Training Academy
Dates: Wednesday, March 19, Saturday, March 22, Wednesday, March 26, and Saturday, March 29
Time: Two Wednesday evenings 6:30–9:00 PM + Two Saturdays 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Format: 3 classes + Training Day & Graduation.
Attendance: Required at all 4 sessions to graduate.
Eligibility: Open to everyone 18+; 14-17 yrs. with written permission of parent/guardian.
Questions? Please email coastsidecert@gmail.com
Spring CERT In-Person Class #1
Date: Wednesday, March 19th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Preparedness
Surviving Local Hazards
CERT Organization (ICS)
Intro to Radio Comms
Spring CERT In-Person Class #2
Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Medical Operations I
Triage
Disaster Medical Ops II
Light Search & Rescue
Spring CERT In-person Class #3
Date: Wednesday, March 26th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Psychology
Terrorism & CERT
Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Spring CERT Training Day & Graduation
Date: Saturday, March 29th
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Orientation
Hands-On Skills Training
Disaster Simulation
Graduation
April
Coastside Gives Early Giving Begins - Let's Get Started! We Need Your Donation to keep everything we do free of charge for our whole community.
Date: All of April -> May 1
Time: All day
Location: Online https://www.coastsidegives.org/organization/Coastsidecert
Nonprofit Day on the Coast
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay
This inaugural event, organized by the City of Half Moon Bay, is where local nonprofits come together to showcase their impactful work in the community. This year's theme, We All Belong, highlights the vital importance of inclusion, connection, and creating a safe space for all.
Everyone is invited to visit tables hosted by Coastside nonprofits. Learn more about each organization and their work to support youth, seniors, arts and the creative community, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and emergency preparedness & response. We look forward to having you join us to create a stronger, more connected community.
Radio Communications: Walkie-Talkie Basics and Beyond - Advanced CERT Training (ACT) #2
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., Half Moon Bay
📻 Join Us for a Day of Hands-On Radio Training!
CERT Radio Officer Scott Pyne will be leading these sessions, helping us strengthen our emergency communication skills. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced with radios, there’s a class for you!
🔹 Two Separate Classes – Choose One or Both!
Each session requires a separate registration. Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIkWzApJRYfF1aZaW2gS4ahxNZBRgDSdoeYdGuv-7Aa3_hfA/viewform
Morning Session: Walkie Talkie Basics & Practice
Time: 8:00–11:30 AM
Sign-in & Set-up: 8:00–8:30 AM
Class: 8:30–11:00 AM (includes outdoor practice exercise)
Q&A & Recap: 11:00–11:30 AM
Who Should Attend?
If you're new to walkie-talkies and want to learn:
“How do I program the channel?”
“How do I actually talk on the radio?”
“How can I improve my radio manner/skills?”
If you routinely participate in a neighborhood net or are already a ham licensee, this class will likely be too basic for you.
LUNCH BREAK (11:30–12:15 PM)
For instructors, training team, and continuing students.
Bring your own lunch.
Afternoon Session: Advanced Walkie-Talkie Topics & Practice
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Sign-in: 12:45–1:00 PM
Class: 1:00–3:30 PM
Q&A & Recap: 3:30–4:00 PM
Re-set of FS40: 4:00–4:30 pm (all students to assist)
Who Should Attend?
If you meet any of the following:
You attended the morning session (or took last year’s basics class).
You are a ham licensee.
You routinely use a walkie-talkie for neighborhood nets, drills and exercises.
You've participated in the Great Shakeout in a radio role.
Topics Covered:
Directed network operations
Procedural words
The phonetic alphabet
Message passing protocols
Limited to 30 CERTs per session – Register today!
Radio communication is a vital skill in emergencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen yours!
San Mateo County Emergency Preparedness: Be Wildfire Safe & Ready
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00–1:00 PM
Location: San Mateo County Events Center, Fiesta Hall
Come to a FREE event to help you and your family get ready for wildfires. Learn from emergency response experts, connect with local agencies, and take home vital preparedness resources.
FREE Parking FREE Admission FREE Resources
Safety Element and Emergency Prep Coastside Community Meeting
Date: Monday, April 28
Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas St.
This upcoming community meeting (jointly held by City of HMB and SMC County), will focus on the City's Draft Safety Elements Plan. The workshop participants will also want to talk about emergency preparedness and safety. All participating agencies will have teams present at tables with materials to discuss important safety topics, and share information about their services and other resources. This will be an excellent opportunity to engage with residents.
Half Moon Bay and San Mateo County are working to build a safer, more resilient future as we face the effects of climate change. Join us to learn about environmental hazards, provide input, and explore solutions with neighbors and City and County staff.
This effort is part of the Peninsula Resilience Planning Project (PREP). PREP is a regional effort helping Coastside communities prepare for climate change and natural hazards. Right now, Half Moon Bay is updating our Safety Element, a key part of the City’s General Plan, that outlines potential risks and strategies to address them. The draft will be released this summer, and the April 28 workshop is one way to ensure your voice is heard! At this workshop, a draft vulnerability assessment for the Coastside will be shared, which will help the City evaluate how susceptible our community and environment are to the impacts of a changing climate in order to inform adaptation strategies, prioritize resources, support policy and decision-making, and reduce economic losses.
May
Coastside Gives Day - Please do!
Date: All of April -> May 1 "Coastside Gives Day"
Time: Until 12 Midnight on May 1
Location: Online https://www.coastsidegives.org/organization/Coastsidecert
Power Hour: 3:00-4:00 PM May 1 - Help us win a $1,000 prize by being the organization with the most unique donations (from different email addresses) during that hour.
Coastside CERT is focused on creating ready and resilient neighborhoods from Montara to Tunitas Creek. We provide free training to prepare residents to save themselves and their families, help neighbors with emergency needs, and quickly and accurately communicate with first responder agencies. This training is offered at no cost to those living on the Coast in English, Spanish and Chinese.
This is our one-time ask for community donations each year. We do not charge for classes or materials to provide everyone with equal access to emergency preparedness and response training. Please help us continue to expand this important volunteer service mission for the Coastside community free of charge.
Ocean Safety Fair
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Pillar Point Harbor
Ocean Awareness, Boating Safety and Beach Condition Education
“Know Before You GO”
Learn Ocean Conditional Awareness from professionals:
Pillar Point Harbor Patrol, Coastside Fire, State Park Lifeguards, Mavericks Volunteer Water Patrol, San Mateo County Parks, San Mateo County Sheriffs, Half Moon Bay Yacht Club, Half Moon Bay Kayak, The Arunay Foundation and Others
Hourly Ocean Safety and Rescue Demonstrations
Life Jacket Prize Giveaways
Family Friendly Event with Youth and Children Encouraged.
Ham Radio Technician Licensing Exam
Date: Saturday, May 24th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St.,
The Half Moon Bay and SC4 Amateur Radio Clubs are hosting an in-person FCC Licensing Exam on Saturday, May 24,
2025 from 10 AM until 1 PM in the HMB Fire Station. All license class exams will be offered. You do not have to attend the Licensing Classes on May 3 & 10. However, you must register for the exam by May 10th at: https://hamstudy.org/sessions/6796cc00fd41ad180bc7cb73/1
Once licensed, amateur (“ham”) radio allows you to communicate over long distances without relying on the internet or the cell phone network. It’s great for emergencies, outdoor communications, fun, and experimentation!
Advanced CERT Training (ACT) 3: Neighborhood Command Post ("NCP") Operations
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 8:00–12:00 PM
Set-up and Sign-in 8:00 to 8:15 am
Class 8:15 to 11:30 am (includes outdoor practice exercise)
Q&A and re-set of FS40 from 11:30 to Noon
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Instructors: Scott Pyne & Friends
Please use this LINK to sign-up for class.
Important: Each participant must register individually.
Space is limited: minimum class size is 25 and maximum class size is 40, so be sure to sign up early.
This ACT will focus on the set-up and function of a Neighborhood Command Post which will be used in active CERT neighborhoods after a major disaster. We will also use this refresher class to help you prepare yourself and your neighborhood for active participation in the 6th Annual Coastside Great ShakeOut on September 27.
Come as a neighborhood team or come solo. Our instructors will outline the processes for setting up, staffing, and operating an NCP. You will also get lots of practice actually setting up an NCP, including getting your neighborhood FRS network and your Ham station up and running, and practicing the roles of scribes, runners, and the Neighborhood Incident Commander (“NIC”). Then there will be plenty of hands-on practice with instructors and mentors available to help you one-on-one. Remember, you may be the first CERT at your rally point and will need to know how to get things going, even if someone more qualified ultimately takes over as your NIC. The Neighborhood Incident Commanders will form and deploy Field Teams to perform damage assessments and other activities as assigned. This class will help further build the muscle memory necessary to respond to an earthquake or other disasters in your neighborhood.
This class is for you if you want more training or want to help get your neighborhood more engaged in preparing for “the Big One” through Coastside-wide exercises like the 2025 Coastside Great ShakeOut.
June
STOP the BLEED - Educate the Coastside (ETC) #2
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: Noon - 4:00
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main Street, HMB
This excellent class will be taught by the Raytom Group, who offered the same class last year at the Coastside Emergency Operations Center. The instructors are former military personnel and first responders. You will learn how to pack wounds and apply tourniquets, with hands on practice. If you want to prepare yourself to save lives, this is a class for you. Please sign up using the QR Code in the flyer or click the link:
SIGN UP HERE
Students ages 13-18 are encouraged to sign up by contacting Coastside CERT directly at coastsidecert@gmail.com and stating their interest in this course. CERT will respond directly to register you.
Field Team Operations - Advanced CERT Training (ACT) #4
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Set-up and Sign-in 8:00 to 8:15 am
Class 8:15 am to Noon (includes outdoor practice exercise)
Q&A and re-set of FS40 Noon to 12:30 pm
Venue: Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Instructors: David Cosgrave and Matt Linton
Coastside CERT would like to welcome all certificated CERTs to join us for the fourth class in our Advanced CERT Training series for 2025 -- ACT 4: Field Team Operations. The class will build on concepts from May’s ACT 3: NCP Operations class, though for this class we will focus on the “field team” component of the ICS structure.
This ACT will build on concepts from the May NCP class. Here we will focus on the “field team” component of the ICS structure. The class will use activities such as Damage Assessments and/or Search and Rescue activities to emphasize how field teams are built, the duties of the field team leader, communications, documentation and operations. It will further explore what a field team can and should handle, and what it should not.
Important:
Please use this Link to sign up for class.
Important: Each participant must register individually.
Space is limited: minimum class size is 25 and maximum class size is 75, so be sure to sign up early.
The first 75 registrants will be in the class, and the remainder will be on the waitlist.
Registration will close on June 26, 2025.
THINGS TO REMEMBER OR BRING:
Bring your CERT backpack, vest, PPE, name tag, clipboard, and writing implement.
Bring water and a snack!
Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants and dress for the weather (we will be outside part of the class)
If you have a walkie-talkie - charge it and bring it, but loaners will be available!
This class will be a great refresher and will also cover one of the key components you and your neighborhood may use in your participation in the 6th Annual Great Coastside ShakeOut on September 27.
This class will be a great refresher and will also cover one of the key components you and your neighborhood may use in your participation in the 6th Annual Great Coastside ShakeOut on September 27. Come as a neighborhood team or come solo. Our instructor(s) will discuss and/or demonstrate field team operations, and will use activities such as damage assessments and/or search and rescue activities to emphasize how field teams are built, the duties of the field team leader, communications and documentation. The class will further explore what a field team can and should handle, and what it should not.
JULY
CERT Refresher - Advanced CERT Training (ACT) #5
Date: Saturday, July 26th
Time: 8:00–1:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
August
San Mateo County Disaster Prep Day
Date: Saturday, August 2nd
Time: 10:00–2:00 PM
Location: San Mateo County Events Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, 9440
Free Admission & Parking
This event provides community members with a direct opportunity connect to with disaster preparedness resources and information.
Coastside CERT will be located inside Cypress Hall. Come see us, play with radios, and learn about walkie talkie (FRS) and ham radio communications. Learn how to never be alone in an emergency - even when conventional telecommunications and power are down.
Spanish CERT
Academia de CERT Básica en español - regístrase llamando a Norma Miramontes al 650-350-8966
This is a 5-class course taught in Spanish. Attending all 5 classes is required for graduation.
Dates, Times & Locations:
Wednesday evening , August 6, 6:30-8:30 PM at the Moonridge Community Center, 2001 Miramontes Point Road, HMB
All of the remaining classes will take place at Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Wednesday evening, August 13, 6:30-8:30 PM
Saturday, August 16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday evening, August 27, 6:30-8:30 PM
Saturday, August 30, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Format: 5 In Person Classes, including the last class: Training Day & Graduation.
Attendance: Required at all 5 sessions to graduate.
Eligibility: Open to everyone 18+; 14-17 yrs. with parent/guardian written permission. All classes will be taught in Spanish by native Spanish speakers. HMBHS students who graduate from the course receive 20 hours of community service credit.
Questions? Please email coastsidecert@gmail.com
Spanish CERT Class #1
Date: Wednesday, August 6th
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Moonridge Community Room, 2001 Miramontes Point Road, HMB
How to Survive Local Hazards
Fire in Tom Lantos Tunnels
Tsunami
Flooding
Downed Power Lines & Electrified Water
Earthquake
Wildfire Evacuations
Extended Power/Utility Outage
Spanish CERT Class #2
Date: Wednesday, August 13th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Preparedness
CERT Organization (ICS)
Intro to Radio Comms
Spanish CERT Class #3
Date: Saturday, August 16th
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Medical Operations I
Triage
Disaster Medical Ops II
Fire Safety & Utility Controls
Light Search & Rescue
Spanish CERT Class #4
Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Disaster Psychology & Mental Health
Terrorism & CERT
Stop the Bleed
Spanish CERT Class #5 Training Day & Graduation
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 9:00–4:00 PM
Location: Coastside Fire Station 40, 1191 Main St., HMB
Orientation
Hands-On Skills Training
Disaster Simulation
Graduation
September
Get Ready for Great Coastside ShakeOut - Webinar
Date: Wednesday, September 24th
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Webinar Registration: Use this zoom link to register
Coastside CERT is kicking off the annual community-wide preparedness practice with an informative webinar on EARTHQUAKES and TSUNAMIS. David Cosgrave, the Program Manager for Coastside CERT, will provide relevant and timely information on how Coastside residents can prepare and respond to an earthquake or tsunami.
Half Moon Bay High School Real Life Learning Fall Service Jam
Date: Wednesday, September 18th
Time: Lunch Period - 12:45-1:20 PM
Location: Half Moon Bay High School Courtyard
This twice-a-year fair provides HMBHS students with opportunities to sign up with local agencies and nonprofits for real life learning opportunities and to earn their 35 community service hours credits required for graduation. Coastside CERT is hosting a table at the event and will reserve spaces for HMBHS students in Fall & Spring CERT. This is Coastside's version of TEEN CERT. HMBHS Students who graduate from the Coastside CERT Basic Training Academy earn 20 hours of community service credit.
Interested HMBHS students should register for the in-person Spring CERT Basic Training Academy course at coastsidecert.com/training. Please add that you are a HMBHS student in the "other" section of the Google signup form.
6th Annual Great Coastside ShakeOut
Date: Saturday, September 27th
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: CERT Neighborhoods and the CEOC
Coastside CERT would be honored to have all residents of our CERT Neighborhoods participate in the 6th Annual Coastside Great ShakeOut Earthquake Education and Communications Exercise. This is the only Coastside-wide earthquake drill and radio exercise. Allied agencies welcome!
The Coastside Great ShakeOut Communications Exercise will be on Saturday, September 27th starting at 10:00 am and ending around 12:00 PM. Each active CERT neighborhood will have an opportunity to practice vital skills that will be needed in the event of a major earthquake or other disaster. Look forward to great ways to connect and learn as a community. Many neighborhoods will have family-friendly aspects to their exercise activities. Look for more information in early September directly from your Neighborhood Leads.
For questions or to express interest in participating please contact your own Neighborhood Leads (see contact info under the “Neighborhoods - Get Involved” tab above), Coastside CERT at coastsidecert@gmail.com, or Jenny at fcprepared@gmail.com.
October
Pumpkin Festival
Date: Saturday, October 18th - Sunday, October 19th
Time: All-Day
Location: Downtown HMB
This is not CERT's party, of course, but we do encourage our membership to volunteer as private individuals to support their favorite local nonprofits.
Coastside CERT thanks Coastside Gives, 100+ Coastside Women Who Give, the Richard M. Schulze Foundation, and our generous donors for their support.
How will your donations be used?
Your donations are vital to our mission as we amplify our outreach
to serve more residents of the larger Coastside community
to serve more residents of the larger Coastside community
Free disaster preparedness & response training - basic training, ongoing refresher opportunities, and advanced CERT training classes in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Communications infrastructure to send timely local safety messages, webinars, videos, and tutorials.
Critical practice drills & mutual aid activations with other emergency response agencies, as during the tsunami alerts, CZU fires & burn scar debris flow evacuations and CERT volunteers who continuously staffed HMB COVID testing sites from June 2020 -June 2021.
Preparedness & response equipment.
Growth of neighbor helping neighbor networks in every local neighborhood as they work together to strengthen communication and resilience.
VIDEOS
To check out our CERT videos on our VIMEO channel, click here.