Basic CERT Training
Precinct 1 hosts training near Downtown Houston. Surrounding CERT groups also host training in suburbs.
Membership Activities
Volunteer and train with other Precinct One CERT members here.
Preparedness Resources
All the websites and social media resources you and the community need to recover quickly
Preparation
CERT equips citizens with knowledge and resources to assist their families and neighborhoods in case of a disaster
Collaboration
We embrace our first responders and collaborate with them to support the community in emergencies and events.
CERT Motto
"Doing the greatest good for the greatest number" is our motto..
What our CERT
volunteers are saying
Ana T.
"Constable Alan Rosen thanked our CERT class for our volunteerism and even attended our graduation. Harris County Precinct 1 is making a special effort to build a community."
What you will learn in CERT Basic Training
The free-of-charge, eight-week training is delivered by first responder professionals and covers the following:
- Disaster Preparedness
- Small Fire Suppression
- Medical Operations and Triage I
- Medical Operations and Triage II
- Light Search and Rescue
- Disaster Psychology
- Terrorism Awareness
- Disaster Simulation Drill
Manual and backpack with basic supplies are given to course participants.
CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL C.E.R.T. BASIC TRAINING LOCATIONS AND DATES AROUND GREATER HOUSTON.
2019 CERT Rodeo for CERT Basic Training Graduates
Promo Video
Harris County Citizen Corps Rodeo Flickr Page
Sunny I.
'"What I have learned through CERT is to give back even more to humanity. Because what we earn, we spend; what we win, we lose; but what we give, we keep forever."
Joseph C.
"CERT empowers citizens with the knowledge and skills to effectively help their communities and assist when a disaster strikes. I highly recommend this practical training for everyone."
NEW Precinct One CERT Office/Command Center
803 Crosstimbers Street Houston, TX 77002
