Become Part Of The Mendota Heights Certified Emergency Response Team

Press release from the City of Mendota Heights:

August 19, 2021

Registration is Open: Classes Begin October 7

Members of the public who are interested in volunteering to support public safety and provide assistance when called upon, in response to local disasters or events, have a new opportunity to become part of a Mendota Heights Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT). This program educates participants about disaster preparedness and provides training in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster medical operations, and more. The program is being facilitated by Mendota Heights Police and Fire Departments, and is free to attend.

This is an ongoing volunteer program, with the goal after training for Mendota Heights CERT members to assume leadership, aided by Mendota Heights Police and Fire. Participants should be able to provide volunteer support when called upon for assistance with emergencies and community events, and be willing to participate in and conduct continuing education for emergency preparedness.

Classes will take place on Thursday evenings, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Mendota Heights Fire Department. Classes start on October 7 and run through December 9, with no class on November 25. There will be a skills test and graduation ceremony on December 9. Class size is limited to twenty with availability until filled; first-priority will be given to residents of Mendota Heights, Mendota, and Lilydale. You must be eighteen years or older to participate in the program.

The anticipated curriculum and schedule is as follows:

How to Register

Complete and return the CERT Program Registration Form. Printed forms are also available in the Police Department Lobby at City Hall (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). If after 11:30 a.m. on Fridays, please enter City Hall using the Police entrance on the north side of the building.

Questions

Email cert@mendotaheightsmn.gov or contact the Police Department business line at 651-452-1366.

This press release was produced by the City of Mendota Heights. The views expressed here are the author’s own.