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To join our team you must be 18 years old and complete a membership application. A background and driving history check is performed on all prospective members.
At a minimum, we require four online courses be completed, and certificates of completion be provided within 30 days of approval for membership.
IS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&lang=en
IS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training.
IS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c&lang=en
IS200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training.
IS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b&lang=en
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System - This course provides an overview of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
IS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.d&lang=en IS-0800.d
An Introduction to the National Response Framework. The goal of this class is to provide guidance for the whole community.
These courses are free, self-paced, online, and revolve around the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) used nationally. Courses typically take less than 2 hours each to complete and are available through FEMA and the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
To be able to be deployed for disaster and emergency management events, you must also have completed the G-317 Basic CERT Course. This is 24 hours of classroom training plus an exercise to provide the knowledge and skills citizen volunteers need to effectively serve their community. Skills to prepare for local emergencies and respond to them are the focus. We offer this course twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Multiple organizations offer the same course throughout the year all over Texas.
If you are interested in joining, you may fill out our application (located below) and apply to join the program. All applications can either be submitted online (preferred method), in person or by mail to 700 W. McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179 with attention to Emergency Management Coordinator, or you may submit electronically to info@northwesttarrantcert.org.
All applicants are vetted through criminal background and reference checks. Once you are approved leadership will reach out to you for the next steps.
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