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CERT

Everyone who takes our CERT training is making a commitment to assist your neighbors during times of disaster. Every member begins at this level, ensuring that when emergencies arise, we are ready to respond effectively, safely, and without unnecessary risk.

While people naturally want to help others in need, CERT equips members with the skills and knowledge to do so more efficiently. Through training, members learn how to:

 

  • Open airways to treat the three medical killers

  • Control bleeding and treat for shock

  • Provide basic medical aid

  • Manage utilities and extinguish small fires

  • Search for and rescue victims safely

  • Organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective

  • Gather disaster intelligence to support first responders

Since around 2008, Spartanburg CERT has continued to grow—expanding both in numbers and in the opportunities available to members. Many volunteers have advanced their skills by taking courses in: Ham Radio, First Responder, Wilderness Search, Wide Area Search, Sheltering, Disaster Animal Response Team and much more.

CERT members may choose to expand their involvement by joining one or more of the six Advanced CERT divisions:
 

  • Spartanburg Search & Rescue

  • Support Services

  • Sheltering

  • Disaster Animal Response

  • Emergency Communications​​

  • CERT91

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Next Steps

We are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of CERT! Our volunteers are a vital part of keeping our community safe and prepared. 

To join: 
1. Click the button below to create a volunteer account in Better Impact. 
2. Complete the online application. 
3. Submit your background check through the Sterling Volunteer system. 

Once your application and background check are processed, a member of our team will reach out with the next steps. We can't wait to welcome you to the team!

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