We appreciate your interest in the Parma Community Emergency Response Team, also known as Parma CERT.
If after reading through the enclosed material you would like to be considered for a volunteer position with us, please complete the Application.
After your completed packet has been received, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Upon passing the interview, a training session will be scheduled. All applicants’ references will be verified, and a background check completed.
At the first training session you will be asked to provide:
· Provide photocopy of your drivers license or state ID
· Provide photocopy of your drivers license or state ID
Thank you again for your inquiry into the Parma Community Emergency Response Team program. If you have any questions feel free to contact Brian Riegel at 440 886 2903. We can also be reached by email, brianriegel@parmacert.com.
Sincerely,
Brian Riegel City of Parma CERT Coordinator
Parma Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
A Community Emergency Response Team is a ready force of organized and trained volunteer disaster workers that operate at the neighborhood level. They prepare to be self-sustaining for three days following a large disaster.
When disaster strikes, CERT volunteers spring into action; they check on neighbors, suppress small fires, conduct light search and rescue, and provide emergency medical aid, and psychological comfort to their neighbors.
In post disaster environment, CERT members organize and direct spontaneous volunteers who offer to assist the community during a crisis. CERT members may also be called upon to help in other areas during emergencies even though their own neighborhood is not impacted.
In the event of mass inoculation, CERT members will staff the volunteer positions of the City of Parma’s five inoculation sites.
Salary: This is a non-paid volunteer opportunity
Job Elements:
CERT volunteers will take part in 20 hours (minimum) classroom and hands on training to include but not limited to:
· Disaster preparedness · Fire safety · Light search and rescue · Team organization · Disaster psychology · Terrorism and CERT · Final Exercise
Minimum Qualifications: · 18 years of age or above · High school diploma or GED · Valid Ohio drivers license or state ID · Successfully pass a background check
Special abilities or requirements: Bilingual volunteers are strongly encouraged to apply
