WHAT IS CERT?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains volunteers in disaster preparedness, enabling them to assist during emergencies. This allows professional responders to focus on more complex tasks. CERT covers basic first aid, fire safety, search and rescue, and disaster psychology, helping communities become more resilient and better equipped to handle disasters. Volunteers work alongside local responders, enhancing overall emergency response efforts.
The CERT program supports the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Defense.
In 2004, Daisy Mountain Fire Department formed its own Fire Corps volunteers to assist the department with non-emergency tasks and the Community Emergency Response Team of dedicated trained volunteers commited to assisting fellow communities of Anthem, Black Canyon City, Cave Creek, Desert Hills and New River with the skills to properly manage a disaster or emergency.
DMFM Citizen Corps has established the following process to ensure a candidate is the best fit, committed to our mission, and will make a positive impact on the organization as well as the communities we support.
Minimum age: 18
- Submit a Volunteer Application
- Volunteer Interview
- Finger Print and Background Check
- Welcome Packet
- Hep B Vaccination Packet or Waiver
- ADOT Driver License Motor Vehicle 39 Month Record Request
- CPR-AED-FirstAid Card ( Offered for FREE )
Annual Required Training's:
- Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Training
- Citizen Corps Driver's Training
- Infectious Disease Bloodborne Pathogens Training
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- CPR, AED and Basic First Aid (2 year Certification)
Email application to Jeremy.Kennedy@DMFD.org
Volunteer Application.pdfQuestions?
Contact: Citizen Corps Program Coordinator
Phone: 623-465-7400 ext. 341
Email Address: Jeremy.Kennedy@DMFD.org
