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Walker County CERT Membership Requirements
Certificated Volunteers serving Walker County Emergency Management and affiliated Agencies in a Reserve capacity (Level 1)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) understands that some previous members can no longer provide the time, means, and resources that they have previously provided Walker County. We appreciate their service to the people of Walker County and understand that their current season of life requires them to serve with Walker County CERT in a Reserve capacity. Reserve members are available if and when large-scale events.
Certificated Volunteers supporting Walker County Emergency Management and affiliated Agencies (Level 2)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) consists of trained and certificated personnel who have voluntarily registered their qualifications for duty in the public service when disaster strikes.
Qualifications
Every certificated person, regardless of previous membership, is eligible for membership in Walker County CERT. The qualifications are simple:
Complete the CERT Basic Class with a FEMA-recognized CERT Program (if you were trained outside of Walker County CERT, please send a copy of your Certificate of Completion to Nadine Gilliland (walkercert@gmail.com)
Attend at least 4 CERT monthly meetings per year
Attend one live training or exercises, refresher classes, or 2 online FEMA ICS training classes per year.
Training can include, but not be limited to: Search and Rescue Drills, Shelter Management Classes, and Shelter Simulation at Amateur Radio Field Day.
Exercises can include, but not be limited to: service at CERT-requested event (parades, festivals, etc.), active sheltersIf you are taking the classes online, please send a copy of your Certificate of Completion to Nadine Gilliland (walkercert@gmail.com)
Have A sincere desire to serve.
Below are the three of the four elements that we will be focusing upon.
Training in key areas and providing additional information for those seeking it
Field training exercises with after-action reviews
Team building
After completing the CERT application, please attach it to an email and send it to the Walker County CERT Director (Nadine Gilliland: walkercert@gmail.com). Thanks!
Walker County CERT Application: attach doc / Google Form here
Certificated Volunteers supporting Walker County Emergency Management and affiliated Agencies (Level 3)
4. The fourth element is meeting the minimum requirements for organizations that one would be supporting.
The Walker County CERT unit may answer local requests for emergency augmentation received from local government emergency managers or non-government organizations utilizing resources according to their own response plan. Local counties, municipalities, and other public and private served agencies may have volunteer requirements to include fingerprinting, drug testing, and other background information necessary for the safety and security under NIMS compliance standards. Those CERT members wishing to work as a volunteer in these organizations fall under the requirements those organizations set. The CERT program does not provide funding for security or background check nor does it specify what these organizations may require; however the below listed organizations cover that cost.
Walker County CERT falls under the purview of Walker County Emergency Management. Walker County EMA utilizes a Tier 1 Background Check (criminal only) using the Social Security number as a part of the application process. Walker County EMA pays for the cost of the check. If using a Social Security number is a problem, it is suggested that one lock his/her credit down at the three credit agencies before completing the application process.
Online Training (Level 2)
After completing the application process and acceptance, there is a six month period for completing the three online courses that Walker County Emergency Management requires. Many of you have already done one or more of the courses. Present a copy of your certification, hardcopy or electronically, for credit. A link is on the three courses that complete the minimum requirement.
Active Membership (Level 2)
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
Online-Self Paced / (Entry Level) / Required by EMA
Online-Self Paced / (Entry Level) / Required by EMA
Online-Self Paced / (Entry Level) / Required by EMA
Active Membership (Team Leader, Level 3)
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and initial Action Incidents*
Online-Self Paced / (Required to serve as Team Leader) / Required by CERT
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
Online-Self / (Required to serve as Team Leader) / Required by CERT
IS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction (Entry Level)
Online-Self / (Required to serve as Team Leader) / Required by CERT
At this point you would satisfy all the minimum requirements, had some extra training, and completed a couple of exercises.
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