Hosted by: Vallejo Fire Department
In cooperation with: SFARY’s Robbin Mackbee, Firefighter/EMS Youth Academy
The Vallejo Fire Department is hosting a State‑Sponsored CERT Train‑the‑Trainer (TTT) Course designed to prepare qualified participants to teach the FEMA 2019 CERT Basic Training curriculum.
Event Details
- Dates: May 11–13, 2026 (Monday–Wednesday)
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
- Note: Out‑of‑class assignments, including teach‑back preparation, may require arriving earlier or staying past 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Vallejo Room, Lower Level
John F. Kennedy Library
505 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
Attendance Requirement:
Participants must attend all three days to receive a certificate of completion.
Course Description
This course prepares participants to deliver the FEMA 2019 CERT Basic Training course. It focuses on building strong, effective instructors who can teach CERT concepts clearly while maintaining a safe, engaging, and well‑managed learning environment.
Course Goals
By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to:
- Deliver the 2019 CERT Basic Training curriculum
- Communicate the purpose and core values of the CERT Program, including safety, teamwork, and its role in local emergency operations
- Ensure students meet the learning objectives of CERT Basic Training
- Create a learning environment that is comfortable, structured, and supportive
Prerequisites
To attend this course, participants must:
- Have a referral from their CERT Program’s sponsoring agency
- Have completed CERT Basic Training (certificate or agency verification required)
Note:
Professional first responders (fire, law enforcement, or emergency management personnel) are strongly encouraged to complete a Basic CERT course or Hybrid CERT online course before attending. A strong training background and supervisor or program manager approval are required.
Registration Information
This course is hosted by the Central County Fire Department.
- Contact: Brenda Emrick
- Phone/Text: (714) 906‑5248
- Email: emrickconsulting@att.net
Class size is limited. To register, complete the application form (page 2 of this document) and email the form along with required documentation to emrickconsulting@att.net. Applicants will be notified by email regarding their acceptance status before the course.
