NEMA CALENDAR

G-428 CERT Train the Trainer

DATE/TIME: Jun 12, 2026 06:00 PM - Jun 14, 2026 05:00 PM

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Event Type: Other

Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PPQFVFF

For Additional Information Contact: Josh Yox (josh.yox@nebraska.gov)

Event Details:

When: 

June 12-14, 2026

• Friday June 12th 6:00pm-10:00pm

• Saturday June 13th 8:00am - 5:00pm (1hr lunch break on your own)

• Sunday June 14th 8:00am - 5:00pm (1hr lunch break on your own)


Location:

WNCC Sidney Campus, 371 S College Dr, Sidney, NE 69162 Room 115Course Description:

This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. Course topics include:

• CERT history, program purpose, and values

• Materials and requirements for the CERT Basic Training course

• Roles of the CERT instructor, Effective presentation of CERT Basic Training content

• Effective coaching and demonstration of skills in the classroom

• Practices to maximize learning and effective evaluation of CERT training participants.


Audience:

Anybody seeking to lead, manage or instruct the CERT Basic Training course


Prerequisites:

Participants in this course must have completed the CERT Basic Training course or have a first responder* background.

*The term "first responder" includes a firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or other individual (including an employee of a legally organized and recognized volunteer organization, whether compensated or not), who, in the course of his or her professional duties, responds to fire, medical, hazardous material, or other similar emergencies. [34 USC 10705 (1)]


Cost:

No cost to attend this course. No meals will be provided. Personal expenses (lodging, meals, mileage, or wages) will not be reimbursed.