Recent CERT Basic Training Academy graduates participated in live fire extinguisher exercises on Friday evening
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5 outstanding community members successfully completed the CERT Basic Training Academy today. Congratulations to our most recent graduates! Instructors and students pictured here
Coral Springs CERT is conducting our first hybrid Academy class. Week 3 hands-on skills class is underway, with students practicing light search and rescue skills, including lifts and carries. Students simulate a blanket carry Students simulate a blanket carry Instructor, Joe Chalom demonstrates a basic lift
On October 18 we had our monthly meeting/training session. This month the topic was missing persons. Steve Mitchell covered all the fine points about handling a missing person before we broke into teams to do a practice drill. Shout out to Robert Ligum for handling the radio logistics and to Rick who was the scribe. After searching the area around ...
Want to learn how to help yourself, your family and your community in time of need? The Coral Springs Parkland Community Emergency Response Team, (CERT) is hosting a virtual information session on FREE training available to the community. Training topics include: First Aid Disaster Preparedness Fire Safety Search and Rescue Triage Disaster Psycholo...
Do you live in Coral Springs / Parkland? Want to serve your community when they need you most, while also learning great life saving skills? Join our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Our next Basic Training Course will be offered this fall. Interested? Complete the Team Application: https://www.coralspringscert.org/index.php/register/join-...
This Sunday, July 4 Cert Participated in the cities fourth of July celebration. the event included a water splash zone run operated by the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, a community cornhole area, and a game zone and music by DJ Reré and emcee Andres. We were giving out info on Cert and issuing arm bands to the S...
Coral Springs Parkland Fire department responded to an early morning fire today in Northeast Coral Springs. CERT volunteers were there to provide support and water to the firefighters. One of the best ways to give back to your community is to volunteer for CERT or one of the many other organizations within our city.
We would like you to join us at Parkland Night Out. The date is Monday, August 2 nd . The event will be from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park . In addition to the community being able to meet the SROs (School Resource Officers), this event showcases police and fire emergency services in honor of National Night Out with disp...
Coral Springs-Parkland CERT members focused the April training on a Triage exercise to hone skills that may help save lives. Coral Springs-Parkland CERT conducts monthly training to help when an emergency strikes.
On Monday, February 22, 2021, the Coral Springs / Parkland CERT Team officially transitioned the Program Chief role from Mike DiTocco to Joseph Chalom. The ceremony was officiated by Fire Chief Michael McNally, Deputy Fire Chief Mike Moser, Fire Marshall Bruce Bowers, and Deputy Fire Chief John Whalen. Mike DiTocco had served exceptionally in the r...
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...
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Thank you Hank.
Friday, 19 May 2017 10:17
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...
