Citizens are invited to sign up for a basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training that Rockdale County Fire-Rescue is hosting starting in late April. The 20-hour emergency response training class is scheduled for seven consecutive Thursday nights beginning April 28th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The application deadline is April 25.

The educational response training is FREE, but class size is limited so Fire-Rescue officials are encouraging people to register as soon as they can.

The CERT Program will offer valuable insight into the first few critical hours following an emergency-related event and how individuals can become empowered to better prepare to sustain themselves and their families.

Prospective candidates must be at least 18 years old and a Georgia resident. Applicants will be required to sign a Waiver of Liability form and will be subject to a criminal history background check as a pre-condition to acceptance into the program.

For more information about the Community Emergency Response Team and to apply, visit the Fire-Rescue page on the County’s website at www.rockdalecountyga.gov or call 770-278-8453.