Newport Beach Fire Department opens enrollment for October CERT Academy
The Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is inviting residents, local businesses and schools to become better prepared for emergencies by enrolling in the upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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CERT training will run from October 13-24
CERT provides community members with practical, hands-on training to help themselves, their families, their neighbors and the community following a major emergency or disaster. Participants receive instruction from Newport Beach Fire Department personnel, including firefighters, lifeguards, the CERT Program Coordinator and other subject-matter experts.
Training includes disaster preparedness, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, fire suppression, utility control, CERT organization, disaster psychology, terrorism awareness and lifeguard operations. The program concludes with a hands-on disaster simulation where participants can put their new skills into practice.
October 2026 CERT Training Schedule:
–October 13: 6-9 p.m.
–October 15: 6-9 p.m.
–October 17: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
–October 20: 6-9 p.m.
–October 22: 6-9 p.m.
–October 24: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Classes will be held at Newport Beach Fire Station No. 7, 20401 Acacia St., Newport Beach.
Whether you want to become more prepared at home or are interested in volunteering and serving the Newport Beach community during emergencies, CERT is an opportunity to learn potentially lifesaving skills directly from local first responders.
Enrollment is now open. To learn more and register, visit the Newport Beach Fire Department CERT webpage here.
Questions may also be directed to the Newport Beach CERT Program at nbcert@nbfd.net, or call 949.644.3112.
