Question 1

What is the cost of the training?

Accepted Answer

This training is free to attend! The only cost is your time and participation in the class.

Question 2

Where on campus is the training being held?

Accepted Answer

The class will be held at California State University San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Please see the next FAQ for parking details.

Question 3

Is parking free for this event?

Accepted Answer

Please park in the "N" or "P" lots on the campus. A parking pass may be obtained at the booth when entering University Pkwy. Please display this on your vehicle dashboard to avoid ticketing. Visit the Campus Map for CSUSB for further details:  https://map.csusb.edu/?id=1850#!ct/78171?s/

Question 4

What can I expect from this training?

Accepted Answer

The CERT training covers topics such as basic first aid, disaster preparedness, and community resilience. There is also a training module on fire safety which gives attendees the opportunity to extinguish a live fire in a simulated environment.

Question 5

Do I receive anything following the completion of the training?

Accepted Answer

YES! Once attendees finish the training, we will provide each attendee with a CERT backpack. This backpack contains a life straw, lantern, gas/water shutoff tool, and various other items. This backpack is the starter pack for preparing friends/family at home and building a plan.

Question 6

How long is this training?

Accepted Answer

The Basic CERT course is held over three days on November 4th, 5th, and 6th from 8:30 am-5:00 p.m.

Question 7

Do I need to attend all three days of training?

Accepted Answer

Yes, attendees will need to participate in all three days of training to receive a certificate of completion.

CERT Basic Training / CSUSB 3-Day Course