Program Management

In an emergency a CERT Incident Command Post is scheduled to be set up at SMCFD Station 17, 320 Paul Scannel Dr, San Mateo CA 94402, phone (650) 345-1612.  If you need to contact CERT during an emergency this is the place to go.

This trailer is where the CERT Incident Command Team is scheduled to be located during emergencies. The Incident Command Team will be manned by trained CERT leaders in direct communication with a firefighter. This is also where any available CERT team members will gather after an emergency to pick up radio communications & rescue gear and to be directed as appropriate by the Incident Command Team.

During training individual CERT members are given a free backpack containing a variety of emergency supplies such as an identification vest, helmet, medical supplies, gloves and a flashlight. Members often supplement these materials with their own unique emergency supplies as well.

San Mateo Highlands CERT has a large trailer complete with a variety of basic medical and rescue supplies and powered by a gas generator. This trailer is located at SMCFD Station 17.