Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
What is CERT?
CERT is a national program sponsored by FEMA that is designed to help provide basic disaster preparedness and response training to people and their communities across the country. A typical CERT class includes 24 hours of training covering:
- Disaster Preparedness
- The National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Basic First-Aid
- Small-Fire Suppression
- Light Search & Rescue Techniques
- Disaster Psychology
- Terrorism Awareness
- CERT Organization
Mission Statement
Implement proactive measures that make Springfield and Greene County a national model of community resilience through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Contact Us
Office of Emergency Management
Greene County Public Safety Center
330 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 869-6040 (417) 869-6654 Office of Emergency Management
330 W Scott Street
Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 869-6040 (417) 869-6654 Office of Emergency Management
Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (except holidays). A staff member assigned as Duty Officer maintains an on-call, 24/7 status.