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News and Events: Next CERT Class

 

Next CERT Class - Thu, Mar 07, 2024, 6:30p
PEACHTREE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

The Peachtree City Community Emergency Response Team announces its 35th CERT Class

The Peachtree City Police Department will be hosting an Adult Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class beginning Thursday, March 7th. Classes will be held at the police station each Thursday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will conclude May 16th.

CERT is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program designed to train and prepare individuals to help themselves, their family and their neighbors in the event of a disaster. This "all hazards" training prepares members of the community, neighborhoods and workplaces to take a more active role in emergency planning for their area and to prepare themselves and others for disasters and emergencies.

CERT Putting Out The Fire

Training includes a variety of topics and skills, from basic medical treatment to light search and rescue, active shooter / active threat awareness, fire and utilities safety, disaster psychology, and emergency preparedness. Students have an opportunity to practice learned skills in class and also during a mock disaster exercise.

Prospective students must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of Georgia. Class is free of charge but will be limited to the first 24 applicants accepted.

For more information about the Community Emergency Response Team program, please visit the Peachtree City CERT website at www.cert-ptc.com or call 770-487-8866.

Applications and Waiver Forms are available here on the CERT PTC website (pdf) or may be obtained at the front lobby of the Police Department (Google Maps: 350 S Hwy 74, Peachtree City, 30269) Link to external site during business hours (8:00am - 5:00pm).

The application deadline is February 29, 2024.

  • Dates: Each Thursday, starting March 07, 2024
  • Time: 6:30p - 9:00p
  • Place: Peachtree City Police Department
  • Application Deadline: February 29, 2024

 

 

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