Please join us along with students and staff from Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Event. We will be joining the City of Parkland, and standing strong with MSDHS. The students, parents and staff of this amazing school are in agreement that they wish to carry on this event and want to lead the "Sur...
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It has been a very rough week for so many in our community. Our hearts go out to the many, many families affected by the February 14 th tragedy. For any CERT member, or their family members, from any of the teams that responded with us (whether you were on scene or not), if you need to speak to someone about this unspeakable tragedy, pl...
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Coral Springs/Parkland CERT was chosen as the 2016 Florida CERT Association CERT Team of the Year at the annual Florida CERT Association Conference Awards dinner. Coral Springs/Parkland CERT has been one of the preeminent teams in South Florida for over 13 years. Its success can be attributed to its strong leadership t...
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We are proud to be members of the Coral Springs community and even PROUDER that the leadership and dedication of the CERT members... Read More
Wednesday, 07 December 2016 05:33
On Saturday, August 27, 2016, Steve Mitchell was chosen as the 2016 Florida CERT Association CERT Member of the Year at the annual Florida CERT Association Conference Awards dinner. Steve has made a number of contributions to the team over the years, and this award is a reflection of his efforts. When it comes to volunteerism and CERT, Steve's is t...
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Hip Hip Hurrah! Well done Steve! and VERY well deserved! Individuals like Steve Mitchell transform a bunch of people that happen... Read More
Sunday, 28 August 2016 02:07
Thanks for the kind words Sara.
Monday, 29 August 2016 14:24
Coral Springs CERT recently received an honorable mention for the 2016 Lynne Johnson Award for outstanding Volunteerism in the category of Enhancing City Services. Mayor Skip Campbell and Vice Mayor Dan Daley recognized CERT for their tireless efforts and support of the Coral Springs - Parkland Fire Department and the Coral Springs Police Departmen...
CERT responded to Kiwanis Park in Coral Springs to assist with the care of students that were evacuated from Ramblewood Middle School on Thursday, February 18, 2016. A bomb threat was called in to the school at approximately 10:45. Officials evacuated the school to Kiwanis Park, behind Station 64 on Ramblewood Drive. When officials recognized that the evacuation would last for at least a couple of hours, they requested CERT to respond to assist with the distribution of water to the students. Just after 1:30 the all clear was given and the students were allowed back into the school.Special thanks to Captain Ralph Troino, and members of the inspections division, as well as all of the firefighters from station 64 for their assistance on scene. Their help is very much appreciated!
On December 29, 2015, the CERT canteen was activated for a working fire at 5314 NW 87th Way. A resident reported heavy black smoke coming from the house across the canal. A few minutes later dispatch started receiving multiple calls from other residents in the neighborhood. They were eventually able to identify the correct address....
On December 14, 2015, the CERT canteen was activated for a working fire at 10100 NW 35th Street. A fire was reported in an apartment building on 35th Street. Chief Babinec was first on scene and reported smoke and flames showing from a second floor apartment. He declared a working fire. Just prior to our arrival he requested a second alarm assignme...
