Henrico CERT Training

Availability:

  Online

  Over The Phone

  Via Mail

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
• Participants will be provided with registration information for the online course 

Super Saturday

• Duration: 8 hours
• Hands-on practical training to reinforce online course content

HCCERT Participant Requirements

• Reside or work in Henrico County, or be from a locality that does not provide CERT training.
• Be at least 18 years old. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis if a parent or legal guardian attends the class.
• Commit to attending all mandatory training sessions.
• Agree to collaborate within the training framework and adhere to the guidelines of the Henrico County CERT program.
• Consent to undergo a criminal records check, which could affect eligibility for participation.