Preparedness is more than helping in time of disaster. It's knowing what to do every day to help those around you when disaster strikes. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training prepares citizens to do just that.

Become the "first responder" for family and friends by taking the upcoming CERT training offered by Lake Stevens, Arlington and Granite Falls fire departments and Marysville Fire District. This training will show you how to make a plan, create a disaster kit and provide you with basic awareness that may help you provide emergency medical assistance, conduct an urban search and rescue, and put out small fires with fire extinguishers. Participants will also learn how to lead teams of volunteers to do the most good for the most people in an emergency.

The three-hour CERT classes begin Friday, October 9, and run for seven consecutive Friday nights. The course cost is $25 to cover materials and approximately $35 for personal protective gear.

The first class will be held at Marysville Fire Department, Station 62, located at 10701 Shoultes Road. An informational brochure with class times, locations and a registration form are posted on the Web site for each department. Contact your local CERT coordinator before Oct. 5 to register.



Chris Badger, Arlington Fire Dept. 360-403-3618 cbadger@arlingtonwa.gov www.ci.arlington.wa.us

Kristen Thorstenson, Marysville Fire District at 360-363-8507 KThorstenson@marysvillewa.gov - www.ci.marysville.wa.us/fire/

Alison Caton, Lake Stevens Fire at 425-212-3053 acaton@lsfire.org - www.lsfire.org

Jim Haverfield, Granite Falls Fire Dept. 360-691-7837 jim.haverfield@gffd17.org

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