Henrico CERT Training
If you are a current CERT member and you would like to log volunteer hours please go to Current CERT Member Volunteer Hours
The Henrico County Community Emergency Response Team (HCCERT) actively supports Henrico County residents by promoting community preparedness efforts. HCCERT volunteers prioritize ensuring their families, friends, and coworkers are ready for disasters before they happen.
To achieve this goal, volunteers develop critical skills, including basic first aid, triage, fire safety, utility control, and light search-and-rescue techniques.
Course Overview
The Henrico CERT Basic Training course follows a hybrid format: an introductory class, a 9-unit online course, and an all-day hands-on training session known as Super Saturday. Participants must complete both the online and in-person components to receive certification. Classes are held twice a year, in the spring and fall.
Introductory Class
- Duration: 3 hours
- Overview of the Henrico CERT Program
- Meet the instructors and support staff
Online Course
- Approximate completion time: 12 hours
- Self-paced, 9-unit course
- Registration details are available in the documents section below
Super Saturday
- Duration: 8 hours
- Hands-on practical training to reinforce online course content
If you would like to receive information about upcoming classes, please fill out the “CERT Training Student Information Form” below.
Please refer to the “HCCERT Membership Overview” located in the documents section below for details on participant requirements.