Become A CERT Team Volunteer

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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers are trained within the fire department and designed to support the City of Marion and Linn County Emergency Management programs as needed, enhancing the effectiveness of community efforts in disaster response, preparedness, community risk reduction, and special event support services.

Eligibility Requirements

How to Apply

Training

Qualified candidates must complete the 20+ hour Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Community Emergency Response Team training curriculum. This training will be provided by the Marion Fire Department.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will educate volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

Automated curbside collection is underway. All households are required to use the NEW wheeled carts. Learn more: www.cityofmarion.org/automatedcollection.

Yard waste carts will be collected through Friday, Dec. 13.

City of Marion, IA

Become A CERT Team Volunteer

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