CERT Training coming to Wrightwood

[Chesslike]

Do the certificates have your pictures on them?

I think we got gypped gus, we didn't get any certificates in the first class.

I talked to the guy from the CERT organization on Saturday and he said our ID cards with our pictures on them were delayed because they were being redesigned. He said they were making all the cards standard with only a decal of the area of the CERT training the only difference in them. He said that this was for the CHP in case of any roadblocks, they would immediately be able to identify the CERT cards. He also said that they had just received a new printer to make up these photo ID cards, they looked great and we would probably be receiving them in the not so distant future.

[angelwolf326]

so Bob what did you do with all those pics?

[Nolena]

How old does a young person have to be to take this class?

[Chesslike]

so Bob what did you do with all those pics?

Sorry, I am not at liberty to say. If I told you, I would have to kill you.

[gus]

BB,
yep we got gypped for sure

[angelwolf326]

Will you be posting them, or are all those pics you took of me 8x10's on your walls now?  *giggle*

[ChattyCathy]

I'm in no hurry to see MY picture, as I'm not photogenic like you are, Angelwolf!

[ChattyCathy]

It's a lot of info to handle for kids.  It would have to be toned way down.  Part of the program deals with preparing your household for an emergency and preparing a plan with your family, so YOU would be passing your knowledge on to the kids.

I wish they would have one specifically designed for kids.

[ChattyCathy]

KW, you need to prioritize this high on your list - this is a must for everyone.  Once we get a few more classes trained, I would like to see refresher courses.  A lot of it is common knowledge, but I certainly learned a lot and feel that I would have a direction if there was an emergency and I would not be running around like a chicken with my head cut off (what a weird saying!).

My daughter is planning on taking it next time it comes around.  She's an EMT and is going to be part of the County of San Bernardino Search & Rescue soon, but I need her on the same page that I'm on since she will be invaluable in an emergency.

I would like to take the class, but haven't been able to work it with my schedule. Does anyone know when the next class is being offered?

[Surfer_Dude]

They can call it CERT jr.  Make it just one day.  Give some good info like shutting off gas, collecting neighborhood pets ect.  Defining roles is important.

[KW]

KW, you need to prioritize this high on your list - this is a must for everyone. 

I took the one-day course a while back, and just need to find three Saturdays that fit with the up coming schedule. My husband wants to take it too, and my 15 year old son if possible.

I have a feeling that Wrightwood will be one of the most prepared communities around, with all the interest in these classes. (per capita)

[kew]

The course in general is OK for most everyone, except it contains some very graphic photos. They're no worst than images seen on some TV shows but these are real.

If I personally had a child under 16 who wanted to attend, I would think long and hard before allowing them to do so.

[kew]

There was a very bad accident around the corner from my house. They didn't use sirens when they arrived so I wasn't aware of it until I went to the store. The didn't need help but it was quite the learning experiance.

One thing they failed to tell us in class is, these situations come with sound effects. The victim had a badly broken femur and was writhing in pain. Not a fun experiance.
Incident: 0906
Type: Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding
Location: SHEEP CREEK RD AT SMOKE TREE RD
info as of: 10/24/2006 3:58:30 PM

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
3:17PM 1039 CAJON TOW FOR MC
3:11PM NB LN AND PART SB LNS BLKED
2:48PM .K/0910D1024.D/RIDER POSS TRAPPED UNDER TRUCK
2:47PM VEH VS MC

[ForestGal]

Interesting as the 1st class hasn't received their certificates yet.

The next date has not yet been announced but I'll see if I can get the information.

That would be great - right now my schedule is posted through the end of January, so the sooner I can know dates to request off, the better for me.  Yikes, do I need to win the lottery or what!!!

[kew]

Have any of you who took the CERT training in October received your ID cards?

[Wrightwood]

No.
Last word I heard was that it wouldn't be until spring.

[ChattyCathy]

I got a copy of my Completed Disaster Service Worker (DSW) registration and oath forms in the mail today from the County Fire Dept.

I'll be manning a spot in front of Mt. Hardware tomorrow for those last-minute shoppers to purchase disaster kits!  What a thoughtful gift this would make!  The sale is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Hope to see you there!

[ChattyCathy]

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