Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer program designed to teach civilians disaster response at home and in their own community
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborh
04/20/2026
4 days left to register!
Fort Worth CERT will be hosting a Basic CERT Course April 24th-26th. Attendance each day is required. This course is free and open to the public. Must be 18+ years old. For information on how to register, please visit www.certfortworth.org/certbasic
04/15/2026
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03/29/2026
Fort Worth CERT will be hosting a Basic CERT Course April 24th-26th. Attendance each day is required. This course is free and open to the public. Must be 18+ years old. For information on how to register, please visit www.certfortworth.org/certbasic
03/27/2026
Fort Worth residents, you will be part of a statewide emergency alert test next Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m. You’ll receive a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) on your phone, so make sure WEA alerts are turned on. Outdoor warning sirens will not sound during this test. Learn more: https://cfw.pub/47s6lNk
Texas Division of Emergency Management
01/14/2026
Full house at Ft Worth CERT.
12/25/2025
11/27/2025
Happy Thanksgiving from Fort Worth CERT!
11/12/2025
Great training last night, Thank you everyone. Come join the fun.
11/08/2025
🧳If you had to evacuate in one hour, what would you take?
Make a checklist now that includes:
📄Important documents
💊Medicines
🐶Pet supplies
Keep a go-kit ready for each family member.
11/04/2025
Are you ready to make a difference when it matters most?
The Basic CERT Course is coming up in Fort Worth, TX — and you’re invited to be part of it!
This FREE training teaches you real-world disaster response skills, including:
✅ Fire safety and suppression
✅ Light search and rescue
✅ Disaster medical operations
✅ Team organization and communication
✅ Emergency preparedness for your family and community
📅 Upcoming Course Dates: Nov. 14th-16th
📍 Location: Bob Bolen Public Safety Center - 505 W. Felix St.
💲 Cost: Free!
After completing the course, you’ll join a network of trained volunteers who are able to support their community during an emergency.
👉 There are only 16 spots left for this class! Register now and learn how YOU can help when disaster strikes.
🔗 www.certfortworth.org/certbasic