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Published 10/26/25 3:16PM

Phoenix CERT 20hr Basic Training

Phoenix Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Phoenix, AZ
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    December 12, 2025
    End Date:
    December 14, 2025
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    This is a 20 hour class, there are more opportunities and training once the 20 hour has been completed. An orientation and background check would be required to be an active member after this class.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Crime & Safety, Disaster Relief
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    14+ if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

    Description

    Phoenix CERT 20hr Basic Training

    FREE NO COST.

    Provided and instructed by the Phoenix Fire Dept.

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    (FEMA Certification)

    NEXT CERT BASIC

    December 12th - 14th 2025

    Total 20 hours of class

    Topics:

    Preparedness

    Fire safety

    Triage

    Basic medical

    Search & Rescue

    NIMS

    Counseling of survivors

    WMD

    Location : 2430 S. 22nd Ave Phoenix AZ ----Must attend all 3 days!

    Still curious about CERT? You can learn more by taking FEMA's online IS-317.A:Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs) Note: The online class is an introduction, the in-person class is still required.

    Please register for the Basic CERT Class using the CERT Basic Class survey link found on the VolunteerPHX page: https://volunteer.phoenix.gov/custom/501/opp_details/2207

    December 12th - 14th 2025

    These classes run Friday evenings 6PM - 10PM, Saturdays and Sundays 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

    Please click on the survey link CERT Basic Class Interest Form and we look forward to seeing you in class!

    The CERT training is a FEMA certified course. In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must attend all 20 hours of training.

    Classes are held at 2430 S. 22nd Ave, Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Building unless otherwise indicated.

    After the Basic class, you will be able to help your family, friends, neighbors and workplace in case of an unplanned incident.

    Further volunteer events would be available after additional training and a background check. The additional training is provided free and taught by members of PFD and PPD.

    When you complete the Basic Training, you will be considered what is known as a Type 5, There are 3 in-person trainings and 5 online trainings to complete to be background checked and made a Type 4. Type 4 can do some deployable events. Type 4's are issued an equipment pack and uniforms. There are further in-person classes to complete to be a Type 3 which is a fully deployable member with an ID card.

    These additional trainings can be completed in 3-6 months' time, depending on the course offering schedule and your attendance availability. During this time there are activities that are available for you to take part in so that you may become more familiar with the CERT group and its mission.

    FEMA certification (Community Emergency Response Team)

    For questions please email phx.cert@phoenix.gov

    Visit our Facebook Photo Album to see what Phoenix CERT does! (5) City of Phoenix CERT | Facebook

    Location

    On-site
    2430 South 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    After completing the Basic class, you will be invited to join our program if you wish. Phoenix CERT assists Phoenix Fire, Police and the City in general with events such as the Heat Ready program, as well as missing person and evidence searches with Phoenix PD.

    As graduates of the CERT Basic Training, you are considered what is known as a Type 5, There are 3 in-person trainings and 5 online trainings to complete to be background checked and made a Type 4. Type 4 can do some deployable events. Type 4's are issued an equipment pack and uniforms. There are further in-person classes to complete to be a Type 3 which is a fully deployable member with an ID card.

    These additional trainings can be completed in 3-6 months' time, depending on the course offering schedule and your attendance availability. During this time there are activities that are available for you to take part in so that you may become more familiar with the CERT group and its mission.

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