This page is intended as a resource to those planning to obtain CERT certification or are currently in CERT training. All these resources are free to everyone. If you have questions use the contact us button at the bottom of this page.
Visit Find a CERT Program Near You for other agencies that offer the class room training. Here are some courses we recommend for those who are interested in CERT and or Emergency Management topics:
IS-315.A: CERT and the Incident Command System (ICS)
IS-317.A: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
The CERT Basic Training includes research-validated guidance for CERT programs to teach members what to do before, during and after the hazards their communities may face.
The materials available include: Instructor guides, Participant manuals, Hazard annex slide decks and NEMCo specific materials and forms.
CERT BASIC - UNIT 5 NEMCo Disaster Psychology Slides
Forms
Reference Documents and Guides
CERT Class Make-up Form
Have to miss one or more of the CERT basic classes? You can make it up at any location that is approved by NEMCo and is Washington State registered. Please discuss this with your current instructor, complete the form in ink and print all information.
NEMCo volunteers must take these courses:
IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100 (This course is required by NEMCo to become a Registered Emergency Worker, which is a WA State-recognized category for volunteers).
IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
These online FEMA courses require a Student I.D. number (SID) to take the test; you can register for one at this LINK. Forgot your FEMA SID number: Retrieve FEMA SID