This course prepares participants to deliver FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. This 
Train-the-Trainer course focuses on preparing instructors to:

• Deliver CERT Basic Training.
• Convey the messages and intent of the CERT program (e.g., safety, teamwork, place in overall community Emergency Operations Plan).
• Assure that participants achieve the objectives of CERT Basic Training.
• Create a comfortable yet managed learning environment.
• How to use the Maine 2024 CERT Train-the-Trainer Instructor Materials

There is no cost associated with this training. Individuals associated with Maine will be given preference for vacancies.

Target Audience:

Local CERT members who will serve as the Course Manager for the CERT Basic Training course and be CERT Basic Training course instructors. Ideally, participants will have an instructional / teaching background. Individuals who sign up will need to have a sponsoring local, county, or state governmental agency. 

Prerequisites: 

• IS-100; Introduction to ICS
• IS-200; Basic ICS for Initial Response
• CERT Basic Training Course or current first responders may substitute IS-317; Introduction to CERT
• IS-315; CERT and ICS (recommended)

View the attached announcement flyer for more details.

For more information, contact:

• Kelsey Preecs - Individual Assistance Officer, MEMA
• 207-413-0847
• kelsey.preecs@maine.gov