Bronx 12 Community Emergency Response Team

NYC CERT Members are trained to support the efforts of New York City's first responders. This program works because residents know their communities best.

NYC CERT members undergo an intensive 10-week training program that raises awareness about emergencies and disasters and provides basic response skills needed for fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and traffic control. After graduating, teams support their local communities by assisting with emergency education and response. Emergency services personnel are the best  ...