CERT Basic Training hosted by Campus Emergency Response Volunteers CERT Basic Training hosted by Campus Emergency Response Volunteers
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CERT Basic Training - FREE Emergency Preparedness & Response training, open to all current FSU Students, Staff, and Faculty. Space is limited, pre-registration required, link on Canvas under Modules - use "Event & Training Registration" link.
Volunteers must attend all three sessions, October 22nd- 24th, 2026. Email CERV@fsu.edu if you have scheduling issues or questions.
Thursday 22nd 4:30pm - 10pm (dinner provided)
Friday 23rd 4:30pm - 10pm (dinner provided)
Saturday 24th 9am-6pm (lunch provided)
Join CERV's first on campus CERT Basic Training course, this 3-day FEMA training is open to all new and current CERV Members. All classes, practical exercises, and hands-on skills will be taught in person.
This course includes six sections:
- Disaster Preparedness,
- Fire Safety,
- Hazardous Material,
- Terrorist Incidents,
- Disaster Medical Operations, and
- Search & Rescue.
Register: Enroll in CERV Canvas Page- Complete the Contact form before applying; submit a waiver & complete pre-requisite virtual training prior to the first training day.
Registrants who have not joined the CERV Canvas page, completed the pre-requisite virtual trainings, and submitted their annual Volunteer Contact form will not be eligible to attend.