CERT Unit 4: Fire Safety and Utility Controls

After a disaster such as an earthquake, fires may arise. In this unit participants will learn about fires and be trained how to deal with small fires. Participants will also learn about various utility considerations. This class is for both CERT members and also individuals who want to know more about these subjects.

Topics include: classes of fire, choosing the correct means to extinguish each type of fire, portable fire extinguishers and how to operate them, identifying potentially dangerous materials in storage,in transit, and in their home, and fire and utility hazards in the home and workplace to implement successful fire prevention strategies.

Course Polices

To ensure that courses are safe and open to everyone, the following policies are in place:

1. Attendance is capped at 25-30 participants per class.
2. Participants may take each course once in a calendar year.
3. Failure to show up for a class will result in not being able to sign up for another CERT class for six months.
4. Two cancellations made within less than one week of the registered class time will result in not being able to sign up for another CERT class for six months. You can always cancel by emailing oes@berkeleyca.gov.
5. If you're on the waiting list for this class, we will inform you via email if there is a spot open for you.
6. Please refrain from wearing scented products to this training.
7. If you took this class last year, please consider leaving the space for someone new. We recommend taking the class every 3 years.