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| Last updated on May 27, 2008 |
The Fanwood CERT is a trained emergency response team to supplement the first responders and assist our Police, Fire and EMS departments, as part of the Borough of Fanwood’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
Description:
In 1985, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) developed and implemented the CERT concept. The training program initiated by the LAFD furthered the process of citizens understanding their responsibility in preparing for disaster. It also increased their ability to safely help themselves, their families, and their neighbors. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized the importance of preparing citizens and began promoting the nationwide use of the CERT concept in 1994. As of January 2004, all 50 states, three territories, and six foreign countries are using the CERT program. During a large-scale disaster, the response of any community’s emergency services may be delayed or overwhelmed for a variety of reasons. This leaves the citizens of the community-family, neighbors, and coworkers—to provide for their own well-being and safety until professional responders arrive. This very reality is the cornerstone of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
CERT is a community based volunteer effort and is a component of the Citizen Corps program. The CERT program is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number.
What does the Fanwood CERT do?
Through instructive and hands-on sessions, the volunteers receive training in life saving skills with emphasis on decision making, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. The Fanwood CERT is an organized team that is available to assist first responder services in our area.
Why Should I get Involved?
The CERT training program benefits any person who participates. Citizens are better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster or emergency.
The ultimate benefit of expanding the Fanwood CERT will be to further the process of residents understanding their responsibility in preparing for an emergency, and increasing their ability to safely help themselves, their family, co-workers, and neighbors in the event of an emergency.
Your time investment in the Fanwood CERT is an investment in your own safety, and the safety of your community.
History:
During the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001, thousands of residents in NYC and workers who live in and around the city (including Fanwood) learned firsthand how a disaster could overwhelm even the largest and best-trained pool of emergency personnel. A group of Fanwood residents realized the essential need for a trained emergency response team to supplement the first responders and assist our Police, Fire and EMS departments, as part of Fanwood's Office of Emergency Management (OEM). in 2004 we started the FEMA CERT training, and in February, 2005 we were officially recognized by the Mayor and Borough Council of Fanwood by council resolution 05-02-34.
Contact people:
Address:
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75 North Martine Avenue
Fanwood, NJ 07023
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Web Site: http://www.FanwoodCERT.org
Directions:
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Between Midway Avenue and Watson Road in Fanwood. Parking is in the upper lot beyond Police Vehicles, or in parking lot off Watson Road. Please do not park in lower lot near Firehouse or Rescue Squad Building.
Nearest. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: 113 North at Midway/Martine, 5 minute walk |
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