Join CERT today!
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program trains everyday community members to safely help during emergencies and disasters. CERT volunteers learn practical skills such as disaster preparedness, basic fire suppression, light search and rescue, medical triage, and team organization.
When major incidents happen and first responders are stretched thin, CERT members can assist their neighbors, support emergency services, and help communities recover more quickly.
CERT is about preparedness, teamwork, and neighbors helping neighbors.
Interested in making your community safer?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy is coming soon! We’re excited to have you participate in this training opportunity! 👏
Please review the schedule below. Attendance at every class session is required in order to successfully complete the academy. 📚
Also note that each session will be held at a different location, so please plan accordingly. 📍
🗓 CERT Academy Schedule
• April 20, 2026
🕕 6:00PM - 9:30PM – 110 Jones Rd, Oceanside, CA 92054
• April 22, 2026
🕕 6:00PM - 9:30PM – 184 Santar Pl, San Marcos, CA 92069
• April 27, 2026
🕕 6:00PM - 9:30PM – 1163 Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
• April 29, 2026
🕕 6:00PM - 9:30PM – 18040 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
• May 2, 2026
🕘 9:00AM - 3:00PM – 184 Santar Pl, San Marcos, CA 92069
🧰 (Hands-on Final Day at The Tower)
After completing the academy, participants who are interested in joining the CERT Team in their area will be required to pass a background check prior to becoming an active team member. ✅
Register HERE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONFIRM ENROLLMENT. You will receive an official confirmation of your enrollment from your Program Manager with additional details prior to the start of the academy.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. To your local CERT Program Manager.
We look forward to training with you!
Joshua M. Guzman
Fire Captain
CERT Program Manager
Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
Elfin Forest / Harmony Grove CERT Program