The  Arvada Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer emergency response team started in partnership with the City of  Arvada and the Arvada Fire Protection District. Arvada CERT Members are trained to be ready for disasters and will be better able to help themselves and their neighbors, respond, and recover from emergencies. 

The  Arvada Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer emergency response team started in partnership with the City of  Arvada and the Arvada Fire Protection District. Arvada CERT Members are trained to be ready for disasters and will be better able to help themselves and their neighbors, respond, and recover from emergencies.

The  CERT program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact them in their local area. It trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a   consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations,   which allows them to focus on more complex tasks. While CERT volunteers are trained to respond safely, responsibly, and effectively to emergencies, they can also support their communities during non-emergency events if called to service.