The City of Fillmore Fire Department will be hosting a series of English and Spanish Community Emergency Response Team training classes beginning this October.

The training program provides for community self-sufficiency through the development of multifunction response teams who will act as an adjunct to the City’s emergency services during major disasters. Through this unique program, people from community organizations, business and industry, and city employee groups will become members of CERT, or perform as individual leaders by directing untrained volunteers in the initial phase of an emergency.

By encouraging preparedness efforts and hazard mitigation, the effects of a disaster can be minimized considerably, as well as facilitate recovery. The benefits of this program are numerous. It will increase our overall level of disaster readiness, provide emergency skills that people may use in day to day emergencies, enhance the bond between government and community, increase community spirit, and improve the quality of life for the people of our City.

The training is free of charge and is open to all Fillmore residents. For more information please visit the Fillmore Fire Department online at www.fillmorefire.com. To reserve a spot in the class please call the City of Fillmore Fire Department at 805-524-0586. English C.E.R.T. Class Spanish C.E.R.T. Class, Class Begins: Thursday Oct 21, 2010, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Fillmore Senior Center, 533 Santa Clara Avenue, Fillmore, Class will take place 7 consecutive Thursdays - Class Begins: Wednesday Oct 20, 2010, 6:30pm-9:00pm, Fillmore Fire, Station 91, 711 Sespe Place, Fillmore, Class will take place 7 consecutive Wednesdays.