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Interested in taking the CERT Basic Training course? Register below!

The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management hosts CERT training courses to members of the public interested in taking care of themselves and their families during disasters and/or becoming a CERT volunteer. During training, participants will learn the basic disaster preparedness skills both in the classroom and in the field. Course curriculum includes:

  • Fire Safety
  • Light search and rescue
  • Disaster Psychology
  • Team organization
  • Disaster medical operations


Training concludes with class participants responding to a simulated disaster to practice the skills they have learned.

Our next CERT Basic Academy class is a hybrid-style course with some virtual lessons combined with seated classes and practical exercises.

Our Spring 2025 academy will be held April 5th and 12th, and you can register here: https://forms.office.com/g/ZRTBT3Fz8D

Our Fall Academy will be November 8th and 15th, and registration information will be published later this year.


If you have any questions, please reach out to our CERT program manager, Ronnie Bell, at [email protected].



Mission Statement

Implement proactive measures that make Springfield and Greene County a national model of community resilience through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

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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

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.

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