Arlington Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Arlington CERT is a diverse, award-winning volunteer group that works with the County government to help our community prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Volunteers receive free training in disaster preparedness, triage, first aid, fire suppression, disaster psychology, terrorism awareness and more.

This volunteer training is open to all who live and work in Arlington.

Community members who complete training become volunteers and:

• receive a CERT ID badge, safety vest, backpack, and t-shirt
  
  
• are subscribed to our bimonthly newsletter with training and non-emergency volunteer opportunities to hone skills and to support community preparedness and first responders.
  
  

If a major local emergency happens and Arlington CERT is called to help, we will request volunteers by phone and email.

Get prepared and make an impact in your neighborhood by joining Arlington CERT! 

Apply and Train

View our volunteer training schedule and apply to become a volunteer!

Activities

Learn how CERTs make an impact in Arlington through preparedness and response activities.

Organization

Learn how Arlington CERT is organized and managed.