G-317 Training is conducted by trained CERT leaders and/or firefighters.
Sessions are usually scheduled either on a weekend or weekday evenings.
Training session will address the following:

• action to take before, during and after a disaster
• how to operate in a safe and appropriate manner
• CERT concept and organization, as well as applicable laws governing volunteers

Fire Suppression safe use of fire extinguishers sizing up the situation controlling utilities extinguishing a small fire

Medical Aid diagnosing and treating airway obstruction, bleeding, and shock, using simple triage and rapid treatment techniques head-to-toe assessment for patient evaluation establishing a medical treatment area and performing basic first aid in a safe and sanitary manner

• planning, size-up, search techniques, and rescue techniques
• rescuer safety

• signs and symptoms that might be experienced by disaster victims and workers
• CERT organization, management principles, and the need for documentation

• hands-on practice with skills learned during training sessions

• terrorism threats and strategies in response, provided by the Office of Homeland Security