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Fontana Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Fall 2025
- Ages 18+
Learn how to help yourself and your neighbors in a disaster in this free course. Class will be held over three weeks in September.
Date and time
Location
Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center
15556 Summit Avenue Fontana, CA 92336Agenda
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness - Tuesday, 9/9/25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Unit 2 : CERT Organization - Thursday 9/11/25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations: Part 1 - Tuesday 9/16/25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations: Part 2 - Thursday 9/18/25
6:00 PM - 9:00 AM (+1 day)
Unit 6: Fire Safety & Utility Controls - Tuesday 9/23/25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Unit 5: Disaster Psychology & Unit 8: CERT & Terrorism - Thursday, 9/25/25
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Unit 7: Light Search & Rescue Operations - Satuday 9/27/25
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Unit 9: Course Review and Disaster Simulation - Satuday 9/27/25
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
- Ages 18+
- Free venue parking
Join Us for the City of Fontana Fall 2025 CERT Class!
Are you ready to help your community? The City of Fontana invites you to join our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training in September 2025. This fun and informative course will teach you important skills to help your family, friends, and neighbors during emergencies and disasters.
Dates and Times
This is a 24-hour course spread out over three weeks. The course will last from September 9, 2025 - September 27, 2025.
We will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings September 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 from 6 PM to 9 PM and one Saturday, September 27 from 8 AM to 4 PM .
You must complete each day to get a certificate.
September 2025 CERT Basic course scedule:
Evening sessions 6 PM - 9 PM will be held at the Jesse Turner Center Ballroom, 15556 Summit Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.
Week 1
- Tuesday, 9/9/25
- Thursday, 9/11/25
Week 2
- Tuesday, 9/16/25
- Thursday, 9/18/25
Week 3
- Tuesday, 9/23/25
- Thursday, 9/25/25
Weekend session 8 AM - 4 PM will be held at the Fontana Police Department, 17005 Upland Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335.
- Saturday, 9/27/25 - Final exam & graduation!
Special Perks:
As a participant, you'll receive a CERT vest, backpack, and personal protective equipment (PPE). By the end of the course, you’ll have a new set of valuable skills and may even get the chance to join the City CERT Volunteer Team!
Why Join?
- Learn Important Skills: Get practical knowledge to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during emergencies.
- Meet Like-Minded Neighbors: Get to know other preparedness-minded neighbors in your community.
- Make a Difference: Help make Fontana a safer place by sharing your new skills and knowledge.
Commitment:
This is a 24-hour course, and you must attend all days to receive your certificate and backpack.
For More Information:
Contact us at CERT@FontanaCA.gov or visit our website for more information on this and other upcoming preparedness training.
We hope to see you there!