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| Beginnings: |
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains persons in
disaster preparedness for disasters which may occur in their area. The
course offers basic training in disaster response skills such as fire
safety, light search and rescue, basic first aid and tirage and
organization, specifically in the Incident Command System (ICS).The
CERT training manual sets out the above areas in several chapters that
can be presented in four (4) to eight (8) weeks, depending on class
time. Included in the training, before certification, is a session in
hands-on practice.The Mesquite NV training is fortunate to depend on the expertise of the Mesquite NV Fire Department. | |
| Mission Statement: |
| The Mesquite Nevada Community Emergency Response Team is provides a high level of emergency and disaster training, leadership, and coordination in a given disaster situation. | |
| Objectives: |
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accomplish this end, we will:Maintain the highest personal decorum.Constantly update our training in emergency procedures.Participate in emergency exercises when held.Work closely with other groups in emergency response such as the Virgin Valley Amateur Radio Club.Advance and promote the CERT program in our community.
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| Meetings: |
| Meetings are held on the First Tuesday of each month in a meeting room of Mesquite Fire Station #2 at the Mesquite Airport, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. All interested persons are invited to join our group and
all visitors are welcome. We are indebted to the Mesquite, Nevada Fire Rescue for their support. | |
| Officers: |
| President: Charlie Lum KeeVice President: Secretary: Debbie OskinTreasurer: Bobbi Green
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